Test 2 Flashcards
The average length of life of people living in the same environment is called life __________
Life expectancy.
The fitness of the body is __________ health.
Physical health.
The state of the physical world, including the condition of water, air and food is ___________ quality.
Environmental quality.
A basic component of food that nourishes the body __________
Nutrient.
The identification of a disease _________
Diagnosis.
The way a person gets along with other people is __________ health
Social Health.
A state of wellness characterized by peak physical, mental or social well-being is _____________ health.
Optimum health.
The way a person feels about him or herself, life and the world is __________ health
Mental health.
The sum of the processes by which a person takes in and uses food substances._____________
Diet
The process researchers use to find answers to their questions is called the __________ method
Scientific method.
What are some of the things you should consider when reading an article about health and/or nutrition research study?
- What is the source of the information?
- Who is the author or sponsor of the site?
- How often is the site updated?
What are the benefits people might notice when they begin taking steps to improve their health?
- More energetic.
- Desire to stay fit.
- Able to successfully meet the challenges of
each day.
What are the three major components of wellness?
- Physical health.
- Social health.
- Mental health.
What is holistic medicine?
An approach to health care that focuses on all aspects of patient care—physical, mental, and social.
What is a risk factor?
A characteristic or behaviour that influences a person’s chance of being injured or getting a disease.
Name different lifestyle choices that will affect a person’s chances of getting a disease.
- Stressors
- Eating habits
- Regular checkups
What feeling usually accompanies stress?
Agitation, nervousness or discomfort.
Explain the difference between mental and social health
- Mental health: The way a person feels about himself or herself, life, and the world.
- Social health: The way a person gets along with other people.
Explain the relationship between eating habits and life expectancy.
- Poor eating habits results in a lower life expectancy.
A source of stress is called a ___________
Stressors.
Name three types of effects stress can have on your physical health.
- Fatigue.
- Headaches.
- Skin irritations.
List five techniques that can help you manage stress.
- Take a break from the stressor.
- Exercise.
- Smile and laugh.
- Get social support.
- Meditate.
Minor daily stresses that produce tension are called ___________ _________
Minor stressors.
Divorce is an example of a _______ - _________ ________, or a major stressor that can greatly alter a person’s lifestyle.
Life-changing event.
What are the three most common eating disorders?
- Anorexia nervosa
- Bulimia nervosa
- Binge eating disorder
What does Nervosa mean?
The term “nervosa” indicates a psychological origin.
What are some treatments for eating disorders?
- Seek help; counsel.
- Treatment centres (doctors, dietitians, psychologists).
- NEDIC (National Eating Disorder Information Centre).
What are the different reasons people develop poor health habits?
- Stressful events.
- Negative emotions.
- Depression, anxiety.
How can each of the following terms be a factor influencing food choices (cultural, religious, social, emotional, historical, media, ethnic, regional, status, individual preference)
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A suggested answer to a scientific question, which can be tested and verified.
Hypothesis
How do your friends influence your food choices?
- People hanging out with (influence)
- Feeling bad
What are the two reasons people might observe religious food customs?
- Some of them are commandments.
- Keeping traditions alive.
What are three ways family members might influence the diets of young eaters?
- Use food as an award or punishment.
- Salary.
- Eating schedules.
What are types of emotional responses people might have toward food?
- Sick.
- Excited.
What kinds of problems may be caused by a pattern of using foods for rewards?
- Weight management problems.
- Overeating and more desire for these foods in the long run.
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- Staple foods
- Climate
- Geography
- Water supply technology
What are four decisions political leaders might make that would affect the food supply in a country or region?
- Crops to grow.
- How food is distributed in the area.
- How foods are going to be processed.
Why can food taste good to one person but not another?
- Different taste buds
- Different preferences
- Bad initial experiance
How can technological advances in the areas of food production and processing help address the problem of world hunger?
- Helps with irrigation.
- Grow more foods.
Explain the relationship between economics and the availability of food
- If a country can’t afford tech aids like tractors, it limits the amounts of food production that can occur.
- More money, more production, and storage.
What is a food taboo? delicacy? status food?
- Delicacy: Highly desireable, rare, expensive.
- Food taboo: Rules that forbid certain foods to be eaten.
- Status food: high social impact.
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- Adults, females teens, young women
