Health Factors

Question 1

Gestational Diabetes

Answer 1

type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after childbirth.

Question 2

Binge-Eating Disorder

Answer 2

eating disorder that involves consuming large amounts of food in a short amount of time

Question 3

Asthma

Answer 3

a disease where the airways tighten in a spastic way, making it hard to breathe.

Question 4

Influenza / The Flu

Answer 4

a viral infection. It is not generally hazardous to healthy people. It begins with cold-like ailments, aches, pains, nausea, diarrhea, and fever.

Question 5

Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 5

a group of diseases in which the body can’t make enough insulin or use it correctly. Most people with diabetes have hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar.

Question 6

Leukemia

Answer 6

A type of growth that affects the cells that make blood causes too many immature white blood cells to be made.

Question 7

Eating Disorders

Answer 7

emotional disorders that manifest themselves physically

Anorexia nervosa

Question 8

Melanoma

Answer 8

A kind of cancer that starts in the skin.

Question 9

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDs)

Answer 9

A disease that HIV causes. A loss of the body’s defenses. If they aren’t treated, secondary illnesses can kill you.

Question 10

Emotional Abuse

Answer 10

Abuse can cause melancholy, loss of self-confidence and self-esteem, migraines, stomachaches, and educational disinterest. Poor people are more likely to commit suicide, use alcohol and drugs, and have health issues.

Question 11

Neglect

Answer 11

Abuse characterized by poor growth, weight increase, cleanliness, lack of basic requirements, and stealing money or food. Homelessness, suicide, alcohol/drug addiction, and physical health issues can result.

Question 12

Nutrients: Carbohydrates

Answer 12

The body’s primary source of energy. They also provide fiber, which is essential for healthy digestion and maintaining a healthy blood sugar level

breads, grains, fruits, starchy vegetables, and sugars

Question 13

Tumor

Answer 13

A lump or inflammation caused by tissue that grows in the wrong way.

Question 14

General Tonic-Clonic (Grand Mal) Seizures

Answer 14

seizure in which child becomes stiff and slumps to the floor; rigid muscles begin twitching and jerking, breathing becomes erratic or stops, and saliva may escape from the lips

Question 15

Stress

Answer 15

issues that can cause heart problems, sleep problems, and stomach problems

Question 16

Sexual Abuse

Answer 16

Abuse with indicators include the child claiming they were sexually assaulted, having advanced sexual knowledge for their age, being pregnant, having an STD, having problems sitting or walking, or being at danger of sexually abusing others. Suicide, drug or alcohol usage, teen pregnancy, and eating disorders can occur.

Question 17

Physical Abuse

Answer 17

Abuse with inexplicable injuries (bruises, fractured bones, burns). Physical abuse can cause learning and developmental issues, mental health issues, food disorders, and drug/alcohol usage.

Question 18

Relaxation

Answer 18

Lowers the heart rate. Also boosts the immune system, thereby leading to more positive health outcomes.

Question 19

Noninfectious Diseases

Answer 19

diseases that are not caused by pathogens and cannot be transmitted from person to person

cancer

Question 20

Epilepsy

Answer 20

a disease of the central nervous system that causes sudden fits that may or may not be violent.

Question 21

Metastasize

Answer 21

The spread of tumor cells to nearby organs or to other parts of the body through the lymph or blood vessels.

Question 22

Nutrients: Fats

Answer 22

fuel that gives the body energy and helps fat-soluble vitamins get into the body

Omega-3-rich foods, which include fish, nuts, and vegetable based oils

Question 23

Sarcoma

Answer 23

A kind of growth. It happens less often than cancer, but it spreads faster. It affects connective tissue, like muscle, bone, and cartilage.

Question 24

Nutrients: Fiber

Answer 24

nutrient that is essential for healthy digestion and maintaining a healthy blood sugar level

Question 25

Nutrients: Minerals

Answer 25

nutrients needed by body to perform many different tasks, including producing hormones, building bones, and regulating the heartbeat

Question 26

Infectious Mononucleosis / Mono

Answer 26

a viral infection. starts with a moderate fever, sore throat, discomfort, lack of appetite, fatigue, and headache.

Question 27

Type II Diabetes

Answer 27

This is a type of diabetes in which the pancreas still makes insulin, but the body’s cells are no longer sensitive to it.

Question 28

Hepatitis B

Answer 28

mainly spread through dirty needles and body fluids like sweat, breast milk, and sperm.

Question 29

Carcinoma

Answer 29

The most common form of cancer.

Question 30

Nutrients: Vitamins

Answer 30

nutrient that the body needs for growth and development

vitamin C

Question 31

Cancer

Answer 31

a wide range of illnesses that are caused by the uncontrolled growth of neoplasms (abnormal cells).

Question 32

Sickle Cell Anemia

Answer 32

a hereditary disease that primarily affects African Americans and Hispanics of Caribbean ancestry

Question 33

Bulimia Nervosa

Answer 33

eating disorder that involves overeating, followed by purging and/or fasting

Question 34

Generalized Absence Seizures (Petit Mal) Seizures

Answer 34

seizure in which child “goes blank” for a short period, generally five to twenty seconds

Question 35

Cardiovascular Disease

Answer 35

a range of conditions related to the heart.

heart attacks

Question 36

Strep Throat

Answer 36

a bacterial infection that can be passed on by sneezing or coughing. It usually appears 3-5 days after exposure and antibiotics can treat it.

Question 37

Tobacco

Answer 37

drug that is often established in adolescence.

cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, hookahs, and smokeless tobacco

Question 38

Anorexia Nervosa

Answer 38

eating disorder that involves a refusal to eat

Question 39

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Answer 39

The virus spread through needles that were dirty and through sexual interaction. Causes diarrhea that doesn’t go away, a dry cough, shortness of breath, tiredness, a rash on the skin, swollen lymph glands, candidiasis, fever or chills, night sweats, and weight loss that can’t be explained. Could cause AIDS.

Question 40

Lymphoma

Answer 40

A kind of cancer that starts in the lymph nodes

Question 41

Complex Partial (Psychomotor or Temporal Lobe) Seizures

Answer 41

seizure that features complex behavior patterns (constant chewing/lip smacking, repetitive hand and arm movements, aimless walking, confusion, and dizziness).

Question 42

Herbal Drugs

Answer 42

Recently, more people have been using drugs for fun. These drugs are often sold as natural, but they still have bad effects.

Question 43

Type I Diabetes

Answer 43

It is a type of diabetes in which the pancreas does not make enough insulin.

Question 44

Neoplasms

Answer 44

abnormal cells that may combine and form a tumor

Question 45

Hepatitis A

Answer 45

A common infection that can be passed from person to person, through feces-to-mouth contact, sexual contact, and blood that has been contaminated.

Question 46

Hepatitis C

Answer 46

a viral illness primarily spread by contact with an infected person’s blood, either directly or by sharing personal care items and needles