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The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

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Homeostasis

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A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms, affects a specific location, and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.

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Disease

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A medical condition or disease that is not caused by infectious agents; it can refer to chronic diseases which last for long periods of time and progress slowly.

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Noncommunicable Disease

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Infectious diseases caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that can be spread (directly or indirectly) from one person to another.

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Communicable Disease

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What is the leading cause of death in the world?

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Noncommunicable (chronic) Disease

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What percent of annual deaths represent noncommunicable diseases?

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71%

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The fluid process of improving the emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual components of life, dynamically leading to a better state of health and well-being.

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Wellness

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How many dimensions of wellness are there?

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Six

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What are the six dimensions of wellness?

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The six dimensions of wellness are emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual.

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Which of the following components of the Illness-Wellness Continuum relate to a high level of wellness?

Select all that apply.

A Awareness 
B Education 
C Disability 
D Growth 
E Symptoms (illness) 
F Signs (pre-symptomatic)
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A, B, and D.

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What percent of adults in the US are obese?

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40%

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Which of the following represents a socio-cultural food choice?
A. Someone who just doesn’t like the taste of garlic
B. Someone who only buys their produce at a farmers’ markets
C. Someone who recently increased protein intake to build muscle
D. Someone who eats Halal foods because they practice Islam

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D.

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Which hormone is responsible for feelings of satiety?

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Leptin

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Which is the hunger hormone?

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Ghrelin

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To which of the following terms can ‘non-communicable disease (NCD) also refer?

A. Infectious diseases
B. Curable diseases
C. Transient diseases
D. Chronic diseases

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D. Chronic diseases

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Which of the following is the leading cause of death?

A. Diabetes
B. Obesity
C. Heart disease
D. Breast cancer

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C. Heart disease

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Which of the following is best described as the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal?

A. Disease-free
B. Physical fitness
C. Wellness
D. Self-confidence

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C. Wellness

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Which of the following best defines wellness?

A. The overall diagnosis of health one is given by friends and family
B. The overall infirmity one is experiencing as defined by how often medical attention is necessary
C. The overall quality of health one is experiencing, especially as an actively sought lifestyle that leads to optimal health and well-being
D. The overall feeling of health one perceives they have

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C. The overall quality of health one is experiencing, especially as an actively sought lifestyle that leads to optimal health and well-being

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Non-communicable diseases are which of the following?

A. Cureable with traditional medicines
B. The first leading cause of death
C. A premature death sentence
D. Transmitted via saliva

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B. The first leading cause of death

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What is the BMI range that defines being overweight?

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A BMI greater than 25 but less than 30.

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What is the BMI range that defines obesity?

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A BMI greater than 30.

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Dietary habits associated with a lower incidence of cancer rates include which of the following?

A. Eating foods high in antioxidants
B. Eating high glycemic index foods
C. Eating foods low in antioxidants
D. Decreasing dietary calcium intake

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A. Eating foods high in antioxidants

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