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51 Cards in this Set
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What are the stages in the transtheoretical model?
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Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance
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What makes up a S.M.A.R.T goal?
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Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely (Or timeframe specific)
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What is a social determinant of health?
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Physical environment
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What are 2 major goals for "Healthy People 2010"?
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Improve quality of life and life expectancy, and decreased health disparities of overall Americans
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Which aspect of personal health is most within your control?
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Lifestyle
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What personality trait is most strongly associated with positive mental health?
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Optimism
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What cardiovascular problem can come about do to long term exposure to stress?
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Chronic hypertension (Which is high blood pressure)
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What is a warning of a suicide attempt?
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Social Isolation
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What is a series of physiological changes that occur in the face of a threat?
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Stress response (Fight or flight)
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At what age does your brain become fully developed?
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Early 20s
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What is the goal of a hospice?
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To improve the quality of a patients last days by providing comfort and dignity
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In combination with medication and meditation, what are those two thought to decrease?
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Chronic pain
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How does journaling promote spirituality?
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It helps you understand yourself clearer
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What are two effects of sleep deprivation?
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Low anger threshold, nervousness, increased irritability, reduced motivation
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Light alerts the biological clock to stop secreting which hormone for deep sleep?
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Melatonin
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What does the "My Pyramid" have that previous pyramids didn't have?
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Fiscal exercise
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How many pounds a week is a healthy goal for weight loss?
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1 to 2 pounds per week
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What have twins shown regarding genetics and obesity?
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Adoption studies have shown that if twins are adopted into different homes, they will have a similar rate of obesity.
So there is a genetic link with obesity. |
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Why is abdominal fast more dangerous that hip and thigh fat?
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Enters bloodstream more rapidly
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Which fatty acids are the most hazardous to your health?
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Trans-fat
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How many ounces of alcohol is in one drink?
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0.5 ounces
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Most of the federal funds on the 'war on drugs' is directed towards what?
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Domestic law enforcement
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What is the term for the symptoms you get when trying to quit drugs?
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Withdrawal
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What is the most commonly used illicit drug used by persons 12 and older?
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Marijuana
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Which substance is most associated with Oxygen deprivation to the heart?
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Carbon monoxide
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The major controllable risk factors for cardiovascular disease
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Tobacco use, obesity, diabetes, poor cholesterol, high blood pressure, low physical activity
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Four signs of a stroke are?
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Vision problems, sudden numbness or weakness on one side, sudden confusion or trouble speaking, difficulty walking, a sudden severe headache
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The leading controllable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
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Smoking
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What is normal blood pressure?
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120 / 80
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What is the leading cause of death in the United States?
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Cardiovascular disease
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What is the most significant benefactor for cancer?
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Age
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What are the ABCs of melanoma?
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Asymmetry, border regularity, color variation, diameter larger than 1/4th of an inch.
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What are some risk factors for breast cancer?
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Late onset of menstruation, late onset of menopause, no kids or having first child after 35, family history, hormone replacement therapy or excessive alcohol use
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What type of cancer is the leading cause of cancerous death?
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Lung cancer
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Who is most likely to be affected by lung cancer?
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Smokers
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What are the parts of the RICE principle?
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Rest, ice, compression, elevation
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What part of the target heart rate zone should the beginner stay at?
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The lower end, which is 130 to 150
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How is training intensity determined?
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The amount of weight lifted is your intensity
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When is fat most utilized as fuel?
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During prolonged exercise
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What are 3 examples of cardio exercise?
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Biking, running, swimming
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What are 3 characteristics of slow twitch muscle fibers?
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Fatigue resistant, oxidative energy system, use for endurance
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Which part of the FITT principle is most important for achieving training effects?
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Intensity
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What are 3 advantages of weight machines over free weights?
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Safer, convenient, easier to use
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What is the definition of "Muscular Strength" ?
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The maximum amount of force a muscle can produce in a single effort
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How does strength training improve your body composition?
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Increase muscle mass and burned fat
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What to remember when using a condom?
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Push out the air bubble at the tip, don't leave it in your wallet, don't leave it in your glove box of your car.
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Name the 3 bacterial STIs
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Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis
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Which STI is linked to cervical cancer?
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HPB
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What is the most common method of STI transmission worldwide?
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Unprotected hetero sex
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What is the only completely reliable way to prevent getting an STI?
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Abstinence
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Name 4 things that determine a person's flexibility
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Joint structure, muscle elasticity and length, nervous system activity, and heredity
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