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Enumerate the health habits of smokers |
Exercise less Less likely to check their BP See their dentists less frequently Less likely to know their cholesterol level Consume more alcohol |
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Smoking _________ (reduces or increases) the level of LDLs in the body |
Increases |
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How does smoking affect our HR and BP? |
Makes the blood more cohesive |
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one pack of cigarettes is equal to ______________ calories |
250 |
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An illness where the insulin is no longer capable of controlling the blood glucose which creates difficulty for glucose to enter cells. |
Diabetes Mellitus |
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This is the type of Diabetes that have individuals who are incapable of producing insulin. (Insulin dependent) |
Type I Diabetes |
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The type of diabetes wherein the individual is not Insulin dependent |
Type II |
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This promotes glucose activity in the body |
Exercise |
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Exercise increases ______________ in the body to help with the effectiveness of removing Glucose in the bloodstream. |
Insulin receptors |
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Contributing risk factors |
Stressful Lifestyle Dietary Lifestyle Sedentary Lifestyle Oral Contraceptives Gender Race Age |
