impact of physical activity on obesity, diabetes and cancer Flashcards

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1
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_____behaviors are the primary contributors to obesity

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self-selected

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self sleeted behaviors that lead to obesity

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poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, excessive alcohol, poor sleep, unmanaged stress

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3
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high sugar/processed carbohydrates consumption causes

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hyperglycemia and consequent hyperinsulinemia

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when excess insulin is present it

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promotes sugar conversion in the liver and blocks lipid oxidation leading to weight gain over time

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5
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fit-healthy body fat for males

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<20%

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fit-healthy body fat for females

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<26%

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stage 1 obesity in males

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> 25%

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stage 1 obesity in females

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> 32%

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stage 1 obesity in old age

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> 38%

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stage 2 obesity males

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> 30%

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stage 2 obesity females

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> 40%

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stage 3 obesity males

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> 35%

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stage 4 obesity females

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> 45

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14
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high risk obesity waist circumference males

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> 40in waist

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high risk obesity waist circumference females

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> 35 in waist

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16
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high risk obesity BMI

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> 30

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17
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morbid obesity BMI

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> 35

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18
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4 things obesity is associated with

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mental health issues, reduced quality of life and physical function, increased risk for sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, osteoarthritis, autoimmune disorders, increased risk for all-cause death

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high visceral fat promotes

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low grade systemic inflammation which leads to insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, atherosclerosis, hormonal/metabolic dysfunction

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20
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hormones that regulate hunger

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leptin

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21
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hormones that communicate energy needs

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adipokines

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22
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______ can cause hunger without the need for calories and additional eating

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dysfunction of hormones that regulate hunger and communicate energy needs

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23
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visceral fat

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fat that surrounds the internal organs in the abdominal region

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24
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hyperinsulinemia

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excess levels of circulating insulin

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25
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hyperinsulinemia indicates

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progressive insulin resistance as a precursor to diabetes

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26
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hyperinsulinemia increases

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fat storage

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27
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combination of aerobic/anaerobic exercise can positively impact obesity via

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improved insulin sensitivity, heightened caloric expenditure for body fat losses
potential mediation of systemic inflammation and hormone disfunction

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28
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is physical activity enough for obesity

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no

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29
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diabetes mellitus

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chronic disease involving an inability to. properly manage blood glucose

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30
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type one diabetes mellitus

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autoimmune disease characterized by pancreatic atrophy and dysfunction due to compromised beta cells which results in an inability to produce insulin; hereditary usually in early life

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31
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type 2 diabetes mellitus

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progressive insulin insensitivity due to hyperinsulinemia, a reduction of insulin production, or both; caused by poor diet, obesity and sedentary lifestyle

32
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gestational diabetes mellitus

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glucose intolerance during pregnancy caused by metabolic disruption due to weight gain and hormonal changes that counteract function of insulin

33
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pre diabetes:
fasting plasma glucose level:
test used:

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100-125
impaired fasting glycemia

34
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prediabetes:
2 hour plasma glucose level:
test used:

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140-199
impaired glucose test

35
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pre diabetes:
hemoglobin A1c test level:

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5.7-6.4%

36
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diabetes:
fasting plasma glucose level:

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> 126 on two separate occasions

37
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diabetes:
2 hour plasma glucose level:
during which test:

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> 200
oral glucose tolerance test

38
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diabetes:
hemoglobin A1c test level:

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> 6.5%

39
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diabetes:
classic diabetes symptoms + random plasma glucose:

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> 200

40
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the hemoglobin A1c test indicates

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average level of blood sugar over the past 2-3 months

41
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diabetes greatly increases the risk for

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cardiovascular disease, premature mortality

42
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when circulating glucose is unmanaged and remains elevated

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damages blood vessels

43
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5 diabetes risk factors

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family history, obesity, poor diet, gestational diabetes, physical inactivity

44
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common complications from diabetes

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retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, cerebrovascular disease

45
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retinopathy

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small blood vessel disease of the eyes that can result in impaired vision or blindness

46
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what exercises should be avoided with retinopathy

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jumping and comprehensive exercises, as well as those that jar the head to lower it below the waist should be avoided

47
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nephropathy

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small blood vessel disease of the kidneys

48
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what exercises should be avoided with nephropathy

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heavy weightlifting, holding ones breath; proper hydration is crucial

49
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neuropathy

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impacts peripheral nerve tissue which results in weakness, numbness, and or pain

50
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what exercise should be avoided with neuropathy

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repetitive impact to the hands or feet, proper footwear should be worn

51
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both aerobic and resistance training help improve T2DM via

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improved insulin sensitivity, enhanced blood glucose tolerance, reduced body fat, improved overall metabolic efficiency

52
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second leading cause of death in the US

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cancer

53
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90-95% of cancers are estimated to be related to

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lifestyle and environment

54
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cancer

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abnormal growth of cells that multiply immeasurably, periodically spreading to other tissues

55
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correlating factors of cancer include

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smoking, alcohol, diet, environment, radiation, sun exposure, stress, physical inactivity, sexually transmitted disease, obesity

56
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there is a strong link between physical activity and a decreased risk of these 3 cancers

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postmenopausal breast, colorectal, endometrial

57
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there is a strong link between body fatness and an increased risk of these 7 cancers

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gallbladder, kidney, colorectal, esophageal, postmenopausal breast, pancreatic, endometrial

58
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___% cancer deaths related to tobacco

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20-25

59
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___% cancer deaths related to diet

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30-35

60
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___% cancer deaths related to infections

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15-20

61
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___% cancer deaths related to physical inactivity, radiation, stress, environment

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15-30

62
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appropriate aerobic and anaerobic exercise for those with cancer can improve

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quality of life, chronic fatigue, support immune/metabolic function

63
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exercise can positively impact obese individuals through
a. Reduced water retention
b. Increased insulin insensitivity
c. Mediation of systemic inflammation
d. All of the above

A

c

64
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obesity is associated with which of the following issues
a. sleep apnea
b. increased risk for premature death
c. metabolic syndrome
d. all of the above

A

d

65
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Obesity is known to increase the risk for which of the following types of cancer?
a. Lung
b. Brain
c. Skin
d. Breast

A

d

66
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diabetes is diagnosed with a fasting blood glucose level of
a. >100
b. >115
c. >126
d. >140

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c

67
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Diabetics are at a higher risk for which of the following?
a. Blindness
b. Heart disease
c. Kidney failure
d. All of the above

A

d

68
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Which of the following activities would present the greatest risk for a diabetic client suffering from retinopathy or nephropathy?
a. Leg press at 80% 1RM
b. Bicep curls at 70% 1RM
c. 200m intervals in a pool
d. Steady-state cycling at 65% of VO2max

A

a

69
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____ is associated with insulin insensitivity and is often caused by a combination of poor dietary behaviors, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle.

A

type 2 diabetes

70
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High ____ fat storage can promote low-grade, systemic inflammation which leads to insulin resistance and hormonal dysfunction.

A

visceral

71
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If working with a client who suffers from diabetic___, exercises which cause repetitive impact to the hands and feet should be avoided.

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neuropathy

72
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True or False? Obesity increases one’s risk for heart disease

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true

73
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True or False? Stage 1 obesity is classified as ≥30% body fat for adult males and ≥35% body fat for adult females

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false

74
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True or False? An estimated 90-95% of cancer cases are related to lifestyle and environmental factors.

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true

75
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Identify at least three lifestyle behaviors potentially associated with obesity

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ppor diet
sedentary behavior
excessive alcohol
poor sleeping
unmanaged stress

76
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identify at least three risk factors for diabetes

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family history
obesity
poor diet
pregnancy
physical inactivity

77
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identify at least three lifestyle or environmental factors potentially associated with cancer

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smoking
alcohol
diet (processed/fried food, red meat)
environmental pollutants
radiation
sun exposure
stress
physical inactivity
STD
obesity