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lecture 7 NUTRITION Flashcards

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who is considered the perfect woman according to historical perspectives and what is the perspective?

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“The Venus of Milo”
Result of proper nourishment:Not too much nor too little

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what was the historical perspective about nutrients according to the book of popular science,1926?

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we can starve ourselves from imp food on one hand when there is plenty or will suffer in some way from eating too much.

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what is nutrition?

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The science that studies food and how food nourishes our body and influences our health.it is how we consume, digest,metabolize and store nutrients.

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what is the cause of scurvy and when was it discovered?

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vitamin C deficiency
mid 1700s

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chronic disease?

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diseases that come on slowly and can persist for years even despite treatment.obesity, heart disease, various cancers, type 2 diabetes.

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what does nutrition involve?

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  1. factors that influence our eating patterns(where u live, time of year, parent’s choice?
  2. amount to eat of each food type.
    3.maintaining food safety.
    4.addressing issues related to the global food supply.
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how does nutrition contributes to health?

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1.physical health:nutrition, exercise and physical activity
2.spiritual health:spiritual wellness, mental health and personal beliefs
3.emotional health:Positive feelings about oneself and life
4.social health: family, community and our social environment
5.occupational health:meaningful work or vacation in life

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MALNUTRITION?

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any condition associated with under or over nutrition.

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what is considered “bad nutrition:”

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MALNUTRITION

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UNDERNUTRITION?

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diet that lacks energy or specific nutrients

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name some disease caused due to under nutrition?

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1.ANEMIA
2.SCURVY
3.KORSAKOFF’s SYNDROME

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WHAT CAUSES ANEMIA AND NAME SOME SYMPTOMS?

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lack of iron or B12
symptoms include fatigue, weakness,shortness pf breath

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Korsakoff syndrome is a ____________ disorder caused by severe deficiency of _______. And is most commonly caused by _______.

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chronic memory disorder
thiamine(Vitamin B-1)
alchohol misuse

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define over nutrition?

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a diet that has an imbalance of fats, carbohydrates and proteins or simply too much energy in the body.

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name some diseases associated with over nutrition?

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1.type 2 diabetes
2.heart disease
3.some cancer

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what is obesity and name some health problems associated with it.

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excessive amount of body fat, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high BP, and certain cancers.

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the primary link between poor nutrition and mortality is __________.

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obesity

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from how much time has been nutrition around us?

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around 100 years

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what was nutrition focused on during the pre world war 2?

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preventing deficiency diseases, eg scurvy

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PELLEGRA

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disease characterized by skin rash, diarrhea, mental impairment, death(10%)

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IN 1914 ___________ was though to be infectious.

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Pellagra

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who discovered dietary links regarding pellagra on prisoners?

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Dr Joseph Goldberger

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what was the condition of nutrition post World War II?

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diets improved, fortification of food with ingredients, prevention and treating of chronic diseases

addition of specific nutrients, to food enhance its nutritional content

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what are nutrients?

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chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function.

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name the 6 group of nutrients that are found In the food we eat?
1.carbohydrates 2.fat and oil(lipids) 3.proteins 4.vitamins 5.minerals 6.water
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what are the specific nutrients that provide energy?
carbohydrates, proteins, fat and oil
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what do u mean by the term ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS?
Nutrients that cannot be manufactured by the human body or in insufficient amounts so must come from food or nutrient supplements.
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MACRONUTRIENTS and name them?
Nutrients our body needs in relatively large amount to support normal function and health. 1.carbohydrate 2.fats 3.proteins
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macronutrients provides us with _________.
energy (calories)
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__________ are the primary source of fuel or energy in our body?
CARBOHYDRATES(made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen)
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functions of proteins?
tissue growth, repair, maintenance
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what is the amount of intake of fats and carbohydrates in order to be on the safe ground.
1/4-fats 3/4-carbohydrates
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alcohol provides ______ calories.
empty
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_______ are a type of lipids.
fats
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FATS?
diverse group of inorganic substances that are insoluble in water.
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how is the large amount of fat in our body stored as?
adipose tissue
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vitamins?
organic compounds that assist in regulating body processes
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what are some functions of vitamins in our body?
essential to energy metabolism, building and maintaining healthy bone, muscle and blood, supporting our immune system, ensuring healthy vision
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what do you mean by metabolism?
process by which macronutrients are broken into small molecules that our body can absorb and use.
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name the diff names assisted to vitamins by scientists?
accessory substances, food hormones
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what are the two ways that vitamins can be classified?
1.FAT- SOLUBLE VITAMINS: not soluble in water but are soluble in fat ex. VItamin A,D,E and K 2.WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS:soluble in water ex. Vitamin C and B
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DEFINE THE TERM MINERALS?
minerals are inorganic substances that are not broken down during digestions. fluid regulation, energy production,essential to the health of our bones and blood.
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_________ Help the body to get rid of harmful by-products of metabolism.
minerals
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name some important dietary minerals.(5)
SODIUM POTASSIUM CALCIUM MAGNESIUM IRON
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WHAT ARE THE 2 WAYS THAT MINERALS ARE CLASSIFIED INTO?
MAJOR MINERALS and TRACE MINERALS
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FUNCTIONS OF WATER
1. proper balance of fluid inside and outside our cells. 2. regulation of nerve impulses, muscle contractions, nutrient transport and excretions of waste products.
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what are the factors upon which nutrient intake depends?
age, gender, activity level etc
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full form of AMDR and its use
Accepted macronutrient distribution range provides adequate levels of essential nutrients and is associated with reduced risk for chronic disease.
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what are the different t macronutrient intakes according to AMDR?
CARBOHYDRATES:45-65% FATS:20-35% PROTEIN:10-35%
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what are some optimal lifestyle choices according to dean ornish?
diet(low fat, whole foods, plant-based) stress management trining yoga moderate exercises smoking cessation psychological support groups vitamins and supplements
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___________ makes your artery constrict.
nicotine, cocaine, emotional stress, high fat diet
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_______% of adults and ______% of children are obese.
65%, 15%
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diabetes has increased _____% in 30 year olds in past 10 years.
70%
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how Many calories/gram does fat consists of?
9
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how many calories/grams does protein and carbohydrates have?
4
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name good fats and bad fats according to dean ornish
good-Omega -3 fatty acids bad fats- trans fatty acids and saturated fats
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omega-3 fatty acids may reduce sudden cardiac death by ________ to _________% and may reduce risk of ____ ,_______,_____ cancer.only ______ grams per day can provide protective benefits.
50-80%, breast, prostate and colon cancer 3 grams
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adverse affects of Atkins diet according to dean ornish?
constipation halitosis headache hair loss abnormal menses Presyncope
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what is an optimal diet according to dean Ornish
low in fat low in bad carbs ,high in good 3 grams/day of omega-3 fatty acids
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according to dean ornish, what increases mortality by 3-7 times?
loneliness, depression and isolation
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what was the agenda of dean ornish
"Healing through diet"
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who is dean ornish?
clinical professor of medicine at university of California, San Francisco
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what is a registered dietician
health professional with a BA degree in food and nutrition from a uni program accredited by dieticians of Canada (DC)(degree+internship/practicum+exam+registration)-legally protected title
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a __________ is not legally protected in all provinces.
Nutritionist
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what are the three guidelines by the Canada food guide
what to eat regularly, what to avoid, importance of cooking and preparing meals at home
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what does health Canada recommends eating
plenty of vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods and protein foods(that comes from plant more often)
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________ markedly, definitely and with socking frequency shortens life.
OVEREATING
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WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF DRUGS ACCORDING TO ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES?
Any non-food substance that changes the way the mind to body works.
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WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF DRUG ACCORDING TO DRUGS AWARE?
A drug is a any substance(except for food and water) which, when taken into the body, alters the body's function either physically and/or psychologically.
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name some legal and illegal drugs
legal-alcohol, caffeine, tobacco illegal-cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, cannabis
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what are PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS
those who affect the central nervous system and alter a person's mood, thinking and behaviour
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what are the 4 types that psychoactive drugs are divided into?
depressants stimulants hallucinogens other
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what is a drug according to "Canadian food inspection agency"?
any substance or mixture of a substance manufactured, sold or represented for use in diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of a disease, disorder or abnormal physical state. , or its symptoms or restoring, correcting or modifying organic functions in human beings or animals., disinfection in premises in which food is manufactured, prepared or kept.
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what is alcohol?
ingredient found in beer, wine and spirits that causes drunknesness.
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alcohol is ______ or ________.
ethanol or ethyl alcohol
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______ Canadians drank alcohol this past year?
3/4
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what are the diff motives examined for drinking alcohol?
1. to enhance sociability 2.increase power 3.escape problems 4.get drunk 5.for enjoyment 6.ritualistic reasons
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what are the influential factors that go into drinking?
culture, country u r from, live in rural or urban, man or woman, age
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______ amount of alcohol is safe.
NO
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3-5 DRINKS A WEEK INCREASES RISK OF ________
CANCERS
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7+ DRINKS INCREASE RISK OF
HEART DISEASES AND STROKE
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RISK OF DEVELOPING BREAST CANCER FOR WOMEN INCREASES WITH ________- DRINKS A WEEK.
3
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ADENOSINE?
CHEMICAL IN THE CNS(CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM) REGULATES SLEEPING AND WALKING DROWSINESS
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CAFFEINE IS A ______ DRUG.
STIMULANT
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF CAFFEINE?
IT SPEEDS UP THE MESSAGE TRAVELLING BETWEEN THE BRAIN AND THE BODY. IT IS FOUND IN THE SEEDS, NUTS AND LEAVES OF A NO. OF DIFF PLANTS AS WELL AS COFFEE
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_______ CAUSES DROWSINESS BY ATTACHING TTO CELLS IN THE -_______ AND INHIBITING THEIR ACTIVITY.
ADENOSINE,BASAL FORRBRAIN
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Caffeine's affects of increasing energy and making feel more alert are due to its interaction with ________ in the brain.
adenosine receptors
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diff motives for drinking coffee?
be more alert comforting routine to faster social interactions
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CANNABIS?
Marijuana, psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant used primarily for medical or recreational purposes
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when did the cannabis act came into force and its purpose?
October 17, 2018 1.prevent youth from accessing cannabis 2.Displace the illegal cannabis market
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when did production and sale of cannabis became legal in Canada?
October 17, 2019
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the cannabis act was legalized by ________ and _____ retailers and federally licensed sellers of cannabis for __________ Purposes.
provincial and territorial medical purposes
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what are the diff motives for using cannabis
social use medical use spiritual use
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what age group used the most cannabis in 2020,2019
20-24 years
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among males or females who used more cannabis in 2019,2020?
males
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VAPING?
inhaling of a vapour created by an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) or other vaping device.
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E-cigarette?
battery powered smoking devices, have cartridges filled with a liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavourings and chemicals. liquid is heated into vapour , which the person inhales.
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according to the new vaping laws in Saskatchewan, anyone under ____ will no longer be able to buy vape or e cigarettes as of ____.
18, feb 1
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_______ was in favour of the new vaping laws .
Lung association of Saskatchewan
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what did health minister Jim register said in accordance to the vaping laws
"this legislation will protect Saskatchewan youth from the harmful effects of vaping products"
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use of vape products is banned around?
public buildings-schools and school grounds
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the tobacco and vapour products control act provides the govt with the ability to restrict sale of _________.
flavoured vapor products
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selling of vapour products was banned where ______ gathers such as ______, ______ and ______.
youth arcades, theatres, amusement parks
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according to Gabor mate's ted talk what do addicted get from addiction?
relief from pain sense of relief, control sense of calmness
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the drugs that are painkillers for addicts?
alcohol, heroine, morphine, cocaine (soothe pain)
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what is the real question in addiction according to Gabor mate?
why the pain not why the addiction?
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what are the three things told by British psychiatrist R.D. Laing that people are afraid of?
death other people their own mind
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what is addiction according to Gabor mate?
any behaviour that gives you temporary belief, temporary pleasure but in long term causes harm, negative consequences and u can't give up those despite those negative consequences. eg drugs, consumerism, sex, internet, shopping.
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according to Gabor mate what shapes the development of the brain of a child?
kind of environment
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______ is the incentive and and motivation chemical.
dopamine
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addicts get a hit of _______ when they shoot cocaine or heroin?
dopamine
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________ are our own natural painkillers and make possible of attachment to one other(child to parent or parent to child)
ENDORPHIN(indigenous morphine like substances)
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why do the leaders in those time needed power?
because they had a real sense of insecurity and inferiority, wanted to feel better about themselves
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addiction of power is always about filling of __________ inside?
emptiness
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what does Jesus said about power.?
the power and reality is not outside but inside."kingdom of god is within"
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what did buddha said?
find a light within
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what is human nature acc to Gabor mate?
cooperative community minded generous

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