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50 Cards in this Set
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The United States consumes what percentage of the oil used worldwide each year?
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25%
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Which of the following is NOT appropriate self-care?
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stitching up your own deep wound
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An increase in Earth's overall temperature is called
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global warming
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Nodding, smiling, and saying yes are examples of
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active listening
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The number in years that reflects your age based on physical, mental, and cellular function is known as your
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physiological age
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The use of aromatherapy to decrease feelings of nausea from chemotherapy is an example of ________ medicine
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complementary
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Lifestyle choices that preserve and protect the planet's resources are called ________ choices.
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sustainable
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You should consult a physician for all the following conditions EXCEPT
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the common cold
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Passing a national board examination indicates the physician is board
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certified
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Chiropractic medicine is considered which form of medicine?
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alternative
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Experts estimate that as much as 90% of our trash is recyclable. In reality, Americans recycle about ________ of their trash .
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34%
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The state in which unmarried people with an intimate connection reside in the same household is called
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cohabitation.
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Your family of origin consists of
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the people in your household during your first years of life
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Which of the following statements is NOT true of cohabitation?
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It is a good predictor of a successful marriage
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Which theory on aging proposes that the number of cells exhibiting unusual characteristics increases as people grow older?
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genetic mutation theory
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At which numerical level of the AQI is air quality considered unhealthy for certain groups?
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100
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Greenhouse gases contribute to global warming by
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trapping heat near Earth's surface
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a progressive decline in the maximal functional level of individual cells, whole organs, and entire organisms.
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Aging
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during their 20s and 30s Most people reach
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their peak in physical strength, sensory activity, reaction time, and cardiovascular functioning.
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Signs of aging include
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wrinkles; baldness and gray hair; sensory deficits, such as hearing and vision decline; neurological changes leading to slower reflexes and memory decline; and shifts in the sleep/wake cycle.
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The causes of aging are scientifically proven T or F
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False – they are still being debated.
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THE CAUSES OF AGING -Over time, an accumulation of damage from both internal and environmental sources eventually wears the body out.
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Wear and tear theory
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THE CAUSES OF AGING - From birth, cells are genetically programmed to divide or reproduce a limited number of times. Once they end their cycle, they die and organs deteriorate.
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Cellular theory
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THE CAUSES OF AGING - The number of body cells exhibiting unusual qualities increases with age, so aging is related to the amount of mutational damage within genes.
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Genetic mutation theory
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Lifestyle Choices Can Help Delay Aging – Regular exercise throughout life diminishes the risk of disease, reduces the chance of injury, and protects against declines in cognitive ability and memory
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Physical Activity
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Lifestyle Choices Can Help Delay Aging - Maintaining a low-calorie diet while still consuming appropriate levels of nutrients may extend lifespan.
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Nutrition
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Lifestyle Choices Can Help Delay Aging - emotional wellness
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stress management
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your actual age in years, months, and days since birth
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Chronological age
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the number in years that accurately reflects your real age based on physical, mental, and cellular function
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Physiological age
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Social and emotional support can affect health nearly as much as
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exercise and nutrition.
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Married people have lower
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mortality rates than unmarried people.
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Long-term, committed relationships lower
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stress levels and contribute to overall health; these include friendships, families, and love relationships.
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Communication is the main trait common to
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all successful relationships.
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In particular, the willingness to share through self-disclosure and the skill of active listening are the essence of
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good communication in relationships
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Different types of relationships provide
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important practical, spiritual, and psychological support.
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Families are recognizable groups of people whose central focus is to
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protect, care for, love, and socialize one another.
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Friendships are relationships between two or more people involving
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mutual respect, trust, support, and intimacy.
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Love relationships include all the traits of friendships but may also include
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mutual preoccupation, exclusivity, priority, sexual desire, a willingness to sacrifice for each other, and championing each other's interests.
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The natural world is
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under pressure to support the world's population demands.
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Making sustainable choices can
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affect personal wellness by improving both your local environment and the planet as a whole.
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Sustainable choices are
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lifestyle choices that preserve and protect natural resources.
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Americans consume far more
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energy and raw materials per person than do people of other countries.
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The U.S. population comprises 5% of the world's population, yet we consume
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25% of global oil supplies.
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Pollution includes changes in
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water and air quality, in addition to generating excessive amounts of solid waste.
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EPA air quality index – good
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0-50/Green
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EPA air quality index – moderate
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51-100/Yellow
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EPA air quality index – unhealthy for sensitive groups
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101-150/Orange
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EPA air quality index – unhealthy
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151-200/red
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EPA air quality index – very unhealthy
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201-300/purple
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EPA air quality index – hazardous
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301-500/hazardous
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