Chapter 9: Wellness Management

Question 1

what slows down as the body ages?

Answer 1

Metabolism

Question 2

what is anabolism?

Answer 2

builds up tissue rather than breaking it down and includes building muscle and other cellular growth

Question 3

what are free radicals?

Answer 3

unstable molecules that have broken away from weak molecules

Question 4

what happens if there is an overabundance of free radicals?

Answer 4

leads to tissue damage and aging process is accelerated

Question 5

what does caffiene do to the body?

Answer 5

triggers sympathetic nervous system; can cause irritability; triggers fight or flight response

Question 6

how do alcohol and fatty foods affect the body?

Answer 6

suppresses immune system

Question 7

how does sugar affect the body?

Answer 7

depletes the body of B vitamins; responsible for allowing an overgrowth of yeast cells

Question 8

what do hydrogenated food do to the body?

Answer 8

decreases functionality of cells and causes aging

Question 9

how can chocolate affect the body?

Answer 9

can cause migraines

Question 10

what are the benefits of Vitamin A?

Answer 10

helps hair, skin and nails stay supple and glowing. Lack of Vitamin A can cause brittle hair and nails

Question 11

Benefits of Vitamin B1 (thiamine)

Answer 11

can help accelerate hair growth after thinning following illness

Question 12

benefits of vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

Answer 12

improves oxygenation in the skin and keeps oil production at appropriate levels

Question 13

Benefits of Vitamin B3 (niacin)

Answer 13

aids in normal sun tolerance

Question 14

benefits of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)

Answer 14

maintains depth of skin color and relieves inflammation; an antistress vitamin

Question 15

Benefits of Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

Answer 15

protects against sun damage

Question 16

Vitamin B7 (biotin) benefits

Answer 16

maintains skin oil balance and treats skin disorders related to oil glands

Question 17

Vitamin B9 (folic acid) benefits

Answer 17

maintains and restores natural hair color

Question 18

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) benefits

Answer 18

helps oil control oil flow from sebaceous glands

Question 19

Vitamin C Benefits

Answer 19

essential in skin’s elasticity

Question 20

Vitamin D

Answer 20

aids in skin respiration

Question 21

Vitamin E

Answer 21

slows down aging; protects cells and acts as an antioxidant

Question 22

Vitamin K

Answer 22

affects blood clotting and bruising

Question 23

Vitamin P

Answer 23

enhances capillary strength and acts as an anti-inflammatory

Question 24

why is calcium important to the body?

Answer 24

required for muscle contraction, blood vessel expansion and contraction, secretion of hormones and enzymes, and transmitting impulses through nervous system

Question 25

What does folate do?

Answer 25

helps produce and maintain new cells

Question 26

what does iron do for the body?

Answer 26

transports oxygen and is essential for regulation of cell growth and differentiation

Question 27

what does zinc do for the body?

Answer 27

helps immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses

Question 28

what does the brain do for the body?

Answer 28

sends instructions to the body by way of neurostransmitters (which travel across synapses) such as serotonin and norepinephrine

Question 29

what is tryptophan?

Answer 29

an essential amino acid; deficiency results in agitation, restlessness, and heightened sensitivity to pain

Question 30

what foods facilitate serotonin?

Answer 30

high-carb foods and sugary foods

Question 31

what is glycation?

Answer 31

a destructive biological process that causes the body to age

Question 32

what diseases does glycation contribute to?

Answer 32

alzheimer's disease, cataracts, diabetes (Type II), heart disease, obesity and premature skin again

Question 33

what are Advanced Glycation End (AGE) products?

Answer 33

particles that cross-link with other proteins and lipids and render them inactive and deformed

Question 34

what are foods high in AGE?

Answer 34

high-fat dairy, high-protein & carbohydrate-dense foods, skins of fowl exposed to high temperatures, processed foods

Question 35

AGE food examples:

Answer 35

orange juice, tea, coffee, diet coke, cereals and cakes

Question 36

what is the Maillard Reaction?

Answer 36

the process in which AGE products are produced via cooking methods that brown food; involved high-cooking temperatures

Question 37

how many chemicals are found in tobacco smoke that cause cancer?

Answer 37

69

Question 38

what skin disorders can smoking cause?

Answer 38

**psoriasis**, heightened risk for squamous cell carcinomas, basic cell carcinomas, and melanomas

Question 39

what can you do to slow the processes of aging?

Answer 39

eat foods low in AGE content, such as low-fat dairy products, fish, fruit (small quantities), grains, legumes, nuts and vegetables use less heat in cooking (under 110 degrees)/ stewing, boiling or poaching is better than searing, broiling or barbecuing

Question 40

what are the symptoms of stress on the skin?

Answer 40

dullness: stress slows the process of cell turnover congestion: blood flow is restricted; skin becomes congested and looks lifeless breakouts: emotions stimulate sebaceous gland activity sensitivities and irritation: increased cortisone secretions suppress the immune system

Question 41

what happens during fight or flight response?

Answer 41

when faced with a threat, the brain alerts the hypothalamus which triggers the pituitary gland which triggers the pituitary gland, which triggers the adrenal glands to secrete a hormone called adrenaline

Question 42

what does adrenaline do?

Answer 42

prepares the body for emergency response; elevates heart rate

Question 43

what does cortisol do?

Answer 43

allows the body to address threatening situations

Question 44

what are the effects of chronic stress?

Answer 44

sleeplessness weight gain anxiety digestive problems high cholesterol memory loss inability to concentrate depression reduced immune system

Question 45

what are examples of external stress triggers?

Answer 45

financial problems toxic relationships loss of a loved one new job public speaking moving to a new area certain foods and alcohol environment and health