chapter 4 (preventive and health-promoting behaviours)

Question 1

clinical breast exam

Answer 1

thorough physical examination of the the breast by a health care professional to detect the changes or abnormalities that could indicate the early signs of breast cancer.

Question 2

aerobic exercise

Answer 2

high-intensity, long-duration, and high-endurance exercise, believed to contribute to cardiovascular fitness and other positive health outcomes. ex: jogging, bicycling, running, and swimming.

Question 3

accelerometer

Answer 3

an electromechanical device used to measure acceleration forces. forces can be static, such as gravity, or dynamic, such as movement from walking or physical activity.

Question 4

obesity

Answer 4

excessive accumulation of body fat, believed to contribute to a variety of health disorders, including cardiovascular disease.

Question 5

stress eating

Answer 5

eating in response to stress; approximately half the population increases eating in response to stress.