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definition of health

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not merely the absence of disease or infirmity BUT a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

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definition of wellness

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Purposeful, enjoyable living. A deliberate lifestyle choice and optimal enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health.

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6 dimensions of health

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Physical, Psychological, Intellectual, Spiritual, Social, and Environmental.

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examples of Physical health

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balanced diet, regular exercise, avoiding harmful behavior, noticing early signs of illness, and protecting yourself from accidents.

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examples of Psychological health

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Deals with your emotions. Involves acceptance of feeling of oneself and others, ability to express emotions, cope with daily stresses.

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examples of Intellectual health

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ability to think, learn from life experiences, openness to ideas, ability to critically and question and evaluate information. Deals with mental capacity.

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example of Spiritual health

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knowing you have a basic purpose in life, knowing how to experience love, peace, and joy.

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examples of Social health

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ability to interact with others, able to have personal relationships, contributing to the community, practice safe sexual relationships.

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examples of Environmental health

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knowing and protecting yourself from the dangers of air, water, and products you use. Protect, preserve, and improve your environment.

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Mortality Rate

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Death rate

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Morbidity Rate

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patients that have a certain disease within a given population at a specific time

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Epidemic

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widespread; affecting many people at the same time

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Endemic

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disease spread in one area

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Pandemic

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prevalent throughout the entire country, continent, or the whole world.

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top 3 causes for death 15-24

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  1. accidents 2. homicide 3. suicide
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top 3 causes for death for all americans of all ages

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  1. cardio vacular 2. cancer 3. drug
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definition of nutrition

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the science that investigates why you need something and what

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definition of calories

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the unit of measurement that indicates the amount of energy you get from food

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how many glasses of water is recommended daily

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11oz -15oz

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6 essential nutrients

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water, carbohydrate, vitamins, protein, fats, minerals

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water- why is it important

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help with digestion, help eliminate waste from the body, flushes out body’s toxins, your body has to have it

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carbohydrate- why is it important

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gives us energy

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vitamins- why is it important

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regulates growth, maintains tissue, releasing energy from foods, manufacture blood cells, hormones, and other compounds

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protein- why is it important

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helps builds and repair muscle

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fats- why is it important
gives us energy, maintains the hair, skin, nails, etc, necessary to carry A, D, E, and K
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minerals- why is it important
helps buid bones and teeth, aid in muscle function, helps nervous system transmit messages
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what percentage does Triglycerides make up in blood?
95%
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what percentage does cholesterol make up in our blood?
5%
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What is HDL cholesterol?
(Happy) helps remove bad cholesterol
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What is LDL cholesterol?
(Loser) deposit cholesterol in the wall of the arteries
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how do you raise HDL?
eat avocados, broccoli, olive oil, walnuts, etc
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how do you lower LDL?
don't eat vegetable oil, beef, pork, chicken, etc
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What are unsaturated fats? / Why are they considered good?
high in HDL/ Low in LDL, normally liquid at room temperature.
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What are saturated fats? / Whay are they considered bad?
Low in HDL/ High in HDL, normally solid at room temperature
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methods for raising HDL?
exercise
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Methods for lowering LDL?
lowering the amount of saturated fat in your diet
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what is Fiber? what are the 2 types of Fiber? how much are men and women are supposed to eat daily?
keeps digestive system in good working order, reduces risk of colon cancer / soluble and insoluble / 25 grams for women, 38 grams for men
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How many calories per gram of protein?
4 calories
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How many calories per gram of carbohydrate?
4 calories
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How many calories per gram of fat?
9 calories
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How many calories per gram of alcohol?
7 ???
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Importance of serving sizes
we have a habit of eating when we're bored, we have a habit of overeating during our meals, gives us the right proportion to get the right amount of nutrients
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risk factors of obesity
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what yo-yo dieting does to your metabolism
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definition of exercise
a planned, structured and repetitive movement done to improve one or more of the components of physical fitness
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definition of physical fitness
the ability to respond to routine physical demands while having enough reserve energy to cope with a sudden challenge.
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what are the 5 components of physical fitness?
cardio, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition
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the benefits of physical fitness
Improved emotional and mental health, relieves stress, increased muscle strenght and tone, lose weight/ reduces muscle fat, sparks metabolism, improves social health, boost immune system, lowers risk of CVD, improves HDL and LDL cholesterol and lowers BP, reduce risk of diabetes and certain cancers
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the benefits of weight training
reduces body fat, enhance muscle definition, improve blood circulation, reduces injury, improves mental health
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the benefits of flexibility
improves the range of motion, improves posture, relives stress, elongate the muscle, prevent injuries and reduces muscle strain.
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How does regular activity improve the heart?
workouts the heart and strengthen the heart and the muscles around it
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Regular exercise reduces your risk of what disease?
CVD
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How can exercise help with depression?
it releases endorphins
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recommended amount of physical fitness and weight training (duration and frequency weekly)
cardio- 3-5 days a week/ 20- 30 min, weights- 2-3 times a week/ 8- 10 exercises/ 3 repsk
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target heart rate (importance of/benefits of taking)
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Average adult resting heart rate is what?
70- 80 heartbeats a minute
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What is normal body temperature?
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What is considered a healthy cholesterol reading?
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What is a normal healthy blood reading supposed to be?
below 200
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know the types of cardiovascular diseases
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risk factors that increase you risk for CVD
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what is the definition of cancer?
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whats the difference between malignant and benign?
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Most common type of cancer for all Americans
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"ABCD" rule for skin cancer
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What are contraceptives?
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contraceptives- what are the difference between barrier and chemical?
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Which lubricants is safe to se with condoms?
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How do you cure a bacterial infection?
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can you cure a virus?
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Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)- what is it?
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Fertility- What does it mean to be fertile?
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How long can the egg survive in the fallopian tubes?
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in the female reproduction tract, where does fertilization take place?
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In the female reproduction tract, where does implantation take place?
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What is the HGC hormone? | and why would a female produce it?
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When is an embryo considered a fetus? | What month?
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What is Ovulation?
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If a female has a 28 day cycle, what day would one ovulate?
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What does FSH do?
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What does LH do?
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What does estrogen do?
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What does progesterone do?
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What part of the uterus is shed during the period?
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What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)? | What structure of the female reproductive tract does it affect?
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What is Ectopic Pregnancy?
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What are the 3 male accessory glands? | Know the name and function
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What is a Circumcision? Which part of the penis is removed during a circumcision?
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During labor, the cervix dilates and effaces. What does that mean?
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Delivery- what is the difference of vaginal and c-section delivery?
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What is an episiotomy?
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How does oral birth control work? (listed on notes)
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What prescription medication decreases effectiveness of oral birth control?
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What is Emergency Contraceptive? How does it work? By what hour must you take it by?
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What is Female Sterilization? (tubal ligation cutting of the )
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What is Male Sterilization? (vasectamy cutting of the )
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What is a Pathogen?
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What is the difference between viral and bacterial pathogens? show examples
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What ways are pathogens transmitted?
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Name the bacterial and viral sexually transmitted infections.
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Name the signs and symptoms of every (STI)
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Name which STI can be cured with an antibiotic and cannot
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How is HIV transmitted and how is it not?
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Define Stress
mental, environmental, and physical response to change
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What is Eustress?
stress that motivates you
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What is Distress?
stress that disabilitate you
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Define Psychological Health
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Define Self-efficacy
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What are the types of mental illnesses
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What are the symptoms of depression?
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What is the difference between psychologist and psychiatrist?
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Suicide- What is the prevalence and warning signs?
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What is Anorexia?
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What is Bulimia?
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