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A fruit or vegetable compound that blocks the formation of cancerous tumors.

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Phytonutrients (broccoli, blueberries, red grapes, and green tea) that block the formation of cancerous cells

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A substance damaged by metabolism that can lead to disease

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Amino acid, phenypyruvic acid

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Used to measure the energy value of food and energy expenditure of physical activity

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Analysis Daily Intake
Fat (9)
Protein (4)
Carbs (4)

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The storage form of glucose in plants is

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Starch

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Glycogen is?

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The form in which the liver stores the excess glucose

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___ consumption reduces abnormal heart rhythms and blood clotting

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Polyunsaturated omega fatty acid

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Minerals are not components of …

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vitamins

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The recommended daily amount of fruit is ____ for a 19-30 year old woman

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2 cups

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The recommended daily amount of grains is ___ for a 19-30 year old man

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8 ounces

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What is high in fat and calories, unsaturated, lowers heart disease, and 2-3 ounces reduce blood pressure by 30%?

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NUTS

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Soy products are considered healthy because they contain..

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Antioxidants, plant chemicals and high protein

isoflavons, genisteins, protects against cancers (breast, prostate, estrogen)

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What does a suppressor gene do?

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Deactivate the process of cell division

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What is angiogenisis?

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Formation of the capillaries

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____ is an incurable sexually transmitted disease

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Herpes

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Syphilis is known to cause ___

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dementia

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Syphilis is associated with coronary ___ ___?

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Coronary heart disease

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Acoording to the CDC, about ___ people in the US are infected with the HIV.

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12 million

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Marijuana effects include short term ____ impairments

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memory

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What is the genetic material that guides the formation of cell proteins?

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RNA (ribonucleic acid)

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What initiates cell division?

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oncogenes

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What are telomeres?

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A strand of molecules at both ends of a chromosome

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Cancer results from?

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Abnormal cell growth

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A major contributor to the increased incidence of cancer during the last five decades is the increase in ___

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lung cancer

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Cancer is the ___ greatest cause of death in the US

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Second, 2nd

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Carcinoma in situ is a critical turning point for cancer cells because it is when...
the tumor reaches about 1,000,000 cells
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An Estimated 1 of every ___ men and 1 of every __ women in the US will develop cancer
1 in 2 and 1 in 3
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Tobacco use is responsible for an estimated ___ percent of lung cancer and accounts for more than __ percent of all cancer deaths
87% and 30%
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Consuming green tea has been linked to lower ___ cancer
Lung and stomach
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What is the number one cancer mortality for women?
lung
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Cancer early detection recommendations include:
``` Self examination tumor imaging (PET)(MRI) Pap Smear (cervix)/ PMA Genetic Testing (identify mutated genes) ```
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The risk for breast cancer is lower in women who...
1. physically active 2. have kids 3. not obese 4. not alcoholic 5. healthy
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What is the sympathetic nervous system?
A brain structure that activates the nervous system in response to stress
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Common symptoms of stress are ...
high BP Fatigue Rapid Heart Rate Headaches
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What type of person is highly stressed personality but not at high risk for disease?
Type C
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A hallucinogenic drug also known as ecstacy
MDMA
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What is addiction?
Compulsive and uncontrolable behavior or use of a substance
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The widely used illegal drug in the US is ...
Marajuana
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Methamphetamine effects include ___
violent behavior
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Long term alcohol use leads to greater risk for: ____ of the liver
cirrhosis
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morphine like substances released from the brain during stress
endorphines
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the natural state of equilibrium that the body attempts to maintain
homeostasis
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The risk for heart attack is ___-__ percent higher for smokers than for nonsmoker
10-15%
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When stress levels reach mental, emotional, and physiological limits:
distress
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The instrument in your textbook used to assess sources of stress in life is called the:
Stress Event Scale/ Life expectancy survey
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Being laid-back and easy-going are descriptors of Type _____ individuals.
Type B
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Commitment, confidence, and control are descriptors of Type _____ individuals.
Type C
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Chronically angry people experience _____ greater risk for CHD and _____ greater risk for a fatal heart attack before the age of 50.
3 times and 7 times
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Greater risk for disease has been found in ___ people
Type A
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Anger has not been found to increase
Stress
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During progressive muscle relaxation, muscles should be tightened about _____ percent maximally.
70%
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Progressive muscle relaxation should be done
in a quiet, warm ventilated room
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T F Stress can improve health, performance, and well-being.)
False
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T F An individual can have too little stress.
true
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T F Usually, the reaction to a stressor makes a person ill, not the stressor itself.
True
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T F Angry people have ten times higher risk for coronary heart disease than “normal” people.
True
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T F The benefits of physical activity in reducing responses to stress are not well known.
False
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T F People who lose control of their lives are more likely to have heart attacks than hard-driving people who enjoy their work.
True
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T F A cancer is thought to result from a DNA mutation.
True
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T F Oncogenes produce telomerase.
False
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The American Social Health Association states that more than_____ percent of all Americans will acquire at least one STI in their lifetime.
50 %
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Electrosurgery, chemicals, and liquid nitrogen are treatments for ______ _____.
Genital Warts
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Brain and spinal cord damage, pneumonia, and skin cancer all are associated with this STI.
sfg
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Cigarette smoking decreases __ cholestorol
HDL
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A chemical compound that forms during the burning of tobacco leaves
Tar
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T F Most adults have precancerous or cancerous cells in their bodies.
True
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T F Angiogenesis begins the process of metastasis.
True
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T F As much as 80 percent of the risk for cancer is lifestyle or environmental.
True
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T F Flexibility is usually greater in those with more body fat.
False
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T F The most common cause of back pain is inactivity.
False
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T F The intensity of a flexibility stretch should be only to the point of mild discomfort.
True
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T F Faulty nutrition has been associated with cancer.
True
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T F On the average, a gram of carbohydrate supplies 4 Calories.
True
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An estimated _____ percent of people (aged 12 and older) are alcohol drinkers.
59.6%
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An estimated _____ of the six billion people presently living on earth will die of smoking-related illness.
dth
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HIV is not thought to be transmitted by _____ of the infected person.
persperation
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Contains HIV but rarely transmits HIV.
saliva (kissing)
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Strategies to be 100 percent protected from HIV infection includes ____ from sexual contact.
abstinence
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T F Excess sugar in the diet can be converted to adipose tissue.
False
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T F Fiber consumption decreases the risk for cardiovascular disease.
True
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T F Calorie is a measure of the energy value of food and energy expenditure of physical activity.
True
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T F The National Academy of Sciences states that 45-65 % of the calories should come from carbohydrates
True
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T F In order to lose a pound of body weight per week, 3500 calories should be removed from a combination diet restriction and exercise.
True
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T F Besides the water content of foods, every person needs between 4 and 6 glasses of fluids each day.
sdfsg
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common ones.
STI
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The only detection of an HIV infection.
Antibodies
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Gonorrhea is associated with painful _______.
urination
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Genital herpes is highly _________
contagious
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On the average, the individual develops symptoms that fit the case definition of AIDS about _____ year(s) following infection
10
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The inner lining or cells of the blood vessel benefits from aerobic exercise. The inner lining is called?
endothelium
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The 50 to 60 % cardiovascular training zone for a 60 year-old male with a resting heart rate of 60 BPM is between
sdfb
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The formula to determine Body Mass Index is ?
weight (lbs) x 703 / [height (in)]^2
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How many calories are in one gram of fat?
9
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If you desire to lose one pound of body weight per week, it is best to balance calories used through exercise with calories eliminated through diets. How many calories should be eliminated through diet per week?
serg
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Determine the number of “FAT”, “CARBOHYDRATE”, and “PROTEIN” calories in 10 pieces of pork with 3 grams of fat/ pork, 6 grams of carbohydrate/ pork, and 11 grams of protein/pork.
drth
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Determine the number of “FAT”, “CARBOHYDRATE”, and “PROTEIN” calories in 3 brownies w/walnutswith 8 grams of fat/ brownie, 5 grams of carbohydrate/ brownie, and 12 grams of protein/ brownie.
rths

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