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SOC 23 Flashcards

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Depressant

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Substance that lowers the level of physiological or nervous activity in the body

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Stimulant

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A substance that raises alertness

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Sedative

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a drug that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect

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Lifestyle choices

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The choices we make about how we live and behave that impact on our health

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High-density lipoprotein (HDL)

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Sometimes known as good cholesterol , removes bad cholesterol from the body

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What are the effects of smoking ?

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Shortness of breath/reduced lung capacity
Heart disease
Bronchitis and lung disease

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What are the effects of Alcohol?

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Affect the way your brain works, changing your behaviour and making it harder for you
to think clearly
- Damage your heart and circulatory system causing high blood pressure
- Lead to liver damage
- Cause your pancreas to produce toxic substances
- Increase your risk of developing some cancers including mouth, liver and breast
cancer
- Weakens your immune system, making your body an easier target for disease.

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What are the benefits of positive lifestyle choices?

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Increase life expectancy
Generate happiness
Promote confidence and self-esteem
Improve relationships
Improve memory and concentration

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What are the effects of unhealthy lifestyle choices ?

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Increase stress
Trigger depression
Result in obesity/being overweight
Increase the likelihood of cancer

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What are the 6 lifestyle choices?

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Diet
Activity level
Work/rest/sleep balance
Recreational drugs
Smoking
Alcohol

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Why is a balanced diet important to maintain a healthy lifestyle?

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A balanced diet involves eating the right balance of nutrients and not just the right amount of food. It provides our body with the right amount of energy to live healthily and perform physical activity.

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Eating too little can lead to

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Muscular atrophy
Fatigue
Depression
Dizziness

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Eating to much can lead to

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Diabetes
Heart disease
Osteoporosis
Mobility issues

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Factors that could impact activity level

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Location
Travel requirements
Lack of access to facilities
Cost of classes
Equipment
Time

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Why is a physically active lifestyle important?

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It improves your health and fitness and makes you less likely to have a sedentary lifestyle which can make you succeptible to hypokinetic diseases.

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