Chapter 23: Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations

Question 1

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)

Answer 1

A detailed questionnaire that assess individual’s physical readiness to engage in structured exercise.

Question 2

Diabetes

Answer 2

Chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, which decreases carbohydrate usage and increases fat and protein usage.

Question 3

Hyperglycemia

Answer 3

High blood sugar; elevated glucose in the bloodstream.

Question 4

Hypoglycemia

Answer 4

Low blood sugar; deficient glucose in the bloodstream.

Question 5

Heart Failure

Answer 5

When the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

Question 6

Kidney Failure

Answer 6

When the kidneys cannot sufficiently filter waste from the blood and leads to renal (kidney) failure.

Question 7

Arthritis

Answer 7

Chronic inflammation of the joints.

Question 8

Osteoarthritis

Answer 8

Caused by cartilage wear down overtime within joints.

Question 9

Atrophy

Answer 9

The wasting away or decrease in size of body tissue.