health1 Flashcards
What are the 3 categories of health that we reviewed?
Mental, physical and social
Please list 3 foods that are high in Carbohydrates
bread, pasta, rice
Please list 3 foods that are high in Protein
egg, chicken, beef
Please list 3 foods that are high in Fat
butter beef lamb
What is a Calorie?
the amount of energy it takes to change water one degree
What is the type of sugar that we get from eating carbohydrates?
glucose
Where do we as humans, store excess energy for later use?
in our body fat
What is the enzyme that absorbs glucose in the body?
pancreas
Where is the enzyme from the previous question produced in the body
the small intestine
What disease is cause by the imbalance of sugar in the blood?
diabetes
How many COMMON types of diabetes are there?
3
What are some factors that would cause diabetes?
genetics, improper insulin, getting pregnant
What is the measurement for heart rate?
bpm
What is considered a normal/average heart rate?
60-100
Where are the 2 places that one would check for their pulse?
the wrist and the neck
What are the names of the 2 ARTERIES you are feeling for in the wrist and the neck?
carotid and radial
Can you explain the difference between and artery and a vein?
arteries bring blood away from heart, vein brings it back
Please explain the pathway of blood in the heart. Include and explain WHY it must stop at the lungs.
to get rid of co2 and to get some oxygen
What is a simple definition of Personal Hygiene?
cleaning of germ and bacteria
Name 3 good personal hygiene practices for your MOUTH.
brushing teeth, gargling, flossing
Name 3 good personal hygiene practices for your BODY.
deodorant, taking a shower, blowing your nose
What is body odor caused by?
bacteria
What is bad breath caused by?
bacteria
How does deodorant affect body odor AND sweating?
it blocks the pours to stop odor and sweating.
