Final Review Flashcards
Hypothesis
A statement of association that is either rejected or failed to be rejected
Quantitative
Testing a hypothesis using statistical rules
Qualitative
Measuring the quality of something rather than qualitative
Mixed method
combining quantitative and qualitative research methods in the same research project.
Analysis
The examination of the observations. Frequently this analysis of observations is done with the help of a statistical analysis.
Conclusion
The step where the question posed in the hypothesis is answered.
Null Hypothesis
A hypothesis the is rejected or failed to be rejected
Agent
The material that causes the disease
Environment
Something that contributes to the disease outbreak when the host and agent come together in some way
Host
The victim of the disease
Musculoskeletal System
Body system that supports movement, stability, and form
Muscular and Skeletal
Control Group
Endocrine:Regulate hormone production
Nervous: Regulates the body’s response to stimuli
Essential fat
Needed for insulation, cushioning between parts of the body and vital organs, and maintaining body functions.
Women= 12%
men=3%
Storage Fat
Approximately 50% is stored under the skin. The other 50% is in the gut region where it protects the kidneys, keeps the intestines in place, and protects the bones. Normal=
12% men and 15% women
Lean Body Weight
Male term which is equivalent to the total body weight minus the 12% storage fat.
Minimal Weight
Female term total body weight minus the storage fat.
Minimal Weight
Female term total body weight minus the storage fat.
Setpoint Weight
Physiologically appropriate weight, a weight our bodies will physiologically defend
Osteoporosis
Low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which increases fracture risk
Risk factors linked to Osteoporosis
Race- Whites and Asians are higher risk Lack of Calcium High Sodium Consumption (Calcium loss through urine) Lack of Physical Activity Smoking, Alcohol abuse & Caffeine Heredity-
Transtheoretical Model Stages
The stages of change represent the core construct around which everything is organized.
Enabling Factors
Make it possible for a motivation to be realized; that is, they enable a person to act on their own predispositions. They include available resources, supportive policies, assistance, and services.
Reinforcing Factors
Factors or responses to behaviors that increase the chance of reoccurrence.
- Directly, vicariously or self responses.
- Can be positive or negative.
Barriers to change
Predisposing factors
Factors we are predisposed to include age, biological sex, educational levels, and family background (culture).
Calories per gram of fat 9 kcal/g,
protein 4 kcal/g, carbohydrate 4
kcal/g, and alcohol 7kcal/g
1 gram per kcal