Final Exam Flashcards
Health
State of complete physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being
Wellness
Process of adopting patterns of behavior that can lead to improved health and heightened life satisfaction
Distress
inability to respond positively to stress
Eustress
positive response to stress that is healthy
Homeostasis
ability of system to regulate internal environment as well as maintaining temperature
Sleep Debt
Difference between amount of sleep attained and amount needed to maintain alert wakefulness during daytime
Sleep Deprivation
condition of not being able to sleep
Circadian rhythm
Daily 24-hour cycle of physiological and behavior functioning
Essential
Chemical substances used by body to build, maintain, and repair tissues and regulate body functions
Non-essential
Nutrients that can be made by the body
Micronutrients
Vitamins and Minerals for regulating body functions
Macronutrients
Water, Carbohydrates, Protein, and fat for energy and important functions like building new cells
Simple Carbs
Easily digestible carbs composed of 1 or 2 units of sugar
Complex Carbs
Carbs composed of multiple sugar units that must be broken down further before they can be used by the body
Vitamins
Micronutrients that aid chemical reactions in the body