pathfit 2 prelim Flashcards
is a type of disease or an outbreak prevalent to a whole country or all over the world. Covid-19, March 2020
Pandemic
is something that belongs to a particular group of people i.e. Malaria in Africa
Endemic
a disease has a affected a large number of people or community, population or region i.e SARS in 2003 when it killed 800 people
Epidemic
is an infectious disease that is transmitted between species from animals to human (or human to animals).
Zoonotic
COVID-19 was first spotted/identified in December 2019 where
Wuhan, China.
According to what, the first detected COVID patient is a female Chinese national.
Worlld Health organization
are procedures or guidelines for people to follow.
Protocols
is a separation or restriction of movement for anyone who is exposed to a communicable disease, to avoid from spreading.
Quarantine
a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases.
Vaccine
– an additional dose of vaccine after an earlier dose. It intends to increase immunity against the infection.
Booster vaccine
is the lead government agency responsible for the management & treatment of COVID-19 in the Philippines
Department of Health (DOH)
what variant was first detected in India in November 2020
Delta
what variant was first detected in South Africa in November 2021
Omicron
Something that causes strong feeling or worry or anxiety.
Sudden change from the routine/normal.
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding situation.
Feeling or emotional or physical tension.
STRESS
worrying, nervousness or uneasiness
Anxiety
habitual sleeplessness
Insomnia
positivity over outcomes and events
Optimism
delayed or postponed action
Procrastinating
a sudden change of behavior
Mood swings
ability to understand and share the feelings of another; feeling for others
Empathy
to contemplate or reflect on
Meditation
emotional response; sympathetic pity
Compassion
A major disorder with common and serious medical illness that negatively affects the persons’ feelings, mind and actions.
Depression
lack of hope or confidence in the future
Pessimism
(short-time stress)
Acute Stress
(prolonged stress)
Chronic
(frequent acute stress)
Episodic
(positive stress)
eustress
negative
distress
Required in large quantities
Protein, fat, fiber, water and carbohydrate are
examples
Macronutrients
Required in small quantities
Phytochemicals and antioxidants, vitamins and
certain minerals are examples.
Micronutrients
are the body’s basic source of energy, and cells convert them into glucose for fuel. They are macronutrients, like proteins and fats, that are required for the brain.
Carbohydrates
is a vital part of cells that is needed for the formation and repair of bodily tissues. It is degraded into amino acids, which are the building blocks of living tissues.
Protein
are necessary for energy storage, cell structure, and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Avocados, almonds, seeds, olive oil, and fatty fish are all sources of healthy fats
Fats
are organic compounds found in little amounts in natural diets. Too little of any one of this may increase the chance of acquiring specific health problems.
Vitamins
are the elements found on earth and in foods that our bodies require to develop and function normally.
Minerals
foods are a simplified classification system often used to teach children about the different nutritional benefits of various food groups. These three basic food groups provide nutrients essential for life and growth depending on their contributions to our body.
“Go, Grow, and Glow”
Provides the body with heat and energy.
Comprises foods abundant in carbohydrates and starch, such as
rice, corn, bread, oatmeal, macaroni, noodles, potatoes, sweet
potatoes, taro, cassava, and others.
Go
is composed of sugar molecules and is broken down into glucose which is the main energy source of energy for your cells, tissues, and organs. Go foods are also good sources of fibers which aids digestion and metabolism.
Carbohydrates
Facilitates the repair and building of body cells and tissues, promoting growth.
Consists of protein-rich foods such as poultry, meat and meat products, eggs, dairy products, fish, shrimp, crabs, mung beans, beans, gelatin, soy, peanuts, and cereals like rice and corn.
GROW
Regulates and protects the body by offering minerals and vitamins.
Mineral-rich foods include spinach, lettuce, bok choy, seaweeds, mung bean sprouts, soybeans, onions, banana, apple, orange, corn, and green peas.
Vitamin-rich foods encompass green leafy vegetables, yellow fruits and vegetables, prunes, mung bean sprouts, peanuts, cashews, soybeans, pepper leaves, water spinach (kangkong), moringa (malunggay), citrus fruits, and guava.
GLOW
is a set of dietary guidelines based on the eating pattern, lifestyle, and health status of Filipinos.
The Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF)
According to US News Health’s best diets overall ranking, the Asian diet ranked 14th with a score of 3.4 out of five.
According to research, Asians who follow this diet tend to weigh less than their Western counterparts. Experts are certain that if these dietary programs are followed correctly, they will be nutritious and beneficial. One of these is the Filipino diet.
Pinggang Pinoy, a recently introduced visual food guide by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), utilizes a familiar plate model to depict the proper food group proportions for each meal.
PINGGANG PINOY
