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Health

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HEALTH: “State of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

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Wellness

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functioning at your overall best

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WHO:

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world health organization

created the definition

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Godfrey Hochbaum

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behavioral scientist that proposed “health is what helps me be what i want to be… do what i want to do …[and] live the way i would like to live.”

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Ottawa Charter

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charter for health promotion “ a resource for everyday life…a positive concept emphasizing social and physical capabilities.

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What are the six components of health

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Environment
Physical
Psychological
Social
Spiritual
Intellectual
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Environment

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the conditions where people live, work and play.

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Physical

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Overall condition of organ systems, such as the cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels), respiratory system (lungs), reproductive system and nervous system

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Psychological

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the ability to deal with psychological challenges of life effectively

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Social

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sense of wellbeing an individual achieves emotional supportive and intellectually stimulating relationships with family members, friends, and associates.

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Spiritual

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the belief that one is part of a larger scheme of life and that one’s life has a purpose.

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Intellectual

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he ability to use problem solving and other higher- ordered skills to deal effectively with life challenges.

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Internal locus of control

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The belief that events in one’s life, whether good or bad, are caused by controllable factors such as one’s attitude, preparation, and effort.

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External locus of control

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The belief that events in one’s life, whether good or bad, are caused by uncontrollable factors such as the environment, other people, or a higher power.

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Know Life expectancy in the U.S in the 1900 and 2005

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1900: 75.4 2005: 78.2

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The leading causes of death for african Americans

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homicide
,cancer, 
stroke,
 diabetes
,HIV infection, and heart disease
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The leading causes of death for Caucasians

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heart disease
cancer
chronic lower respiratory disease 
stroke 
unintentional injuries
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The leading causes of death for Hispanics

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Heart disease,cancer, and accidentalinjuries are leading causesof death.

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The leading causes of death for Native Americans

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nfants more likely to die during their first year of life. Diabetes is two and a half times higher than the rateamong whites.

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The Stages of Change

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Pre contemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
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Pre contemplation

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avoid accepting there is a problem and do not intend to make a change in habits

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Contemplation

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Realize/Accept there is a problem, + intend to quit in the next 6 months

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Preparation

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unsuccessful attempts at quitting and express to stop within the next month

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Action

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take steps to quit + succeed in quitting for up to six months.

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Maintenance
develop practices to avoid relapsing into old habits \
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The 3rd major cause of death that accounts for ¾ of preventable deaths among Americans between the age of 15 -24 years old?
suicide
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Generalized anxiety disorder:
Uncontrollable chronic worrying, nervousness about 5% of the population
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Panic Disorder:
Extreme anxiety and loss of emotional control, feeling like a heart attack.
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ADHD
about 4.4% of American Adults mostly men | Characterized by short attention span and or hyperactivity- impulsivity that results in serious social impairment.
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Abraham Maslow
believed individuals respond to their values rather than their unconscious drives and he created a hierarchy of five human needs.
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Sigmund Freud
Framework of Personality- the unconscious mind influences behaviors created Seven Defense Mechanisms
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Seven Defense Mechanisms
Repression—blocking unpleasant thoughts or feelings Projection—attributing unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or urges to someone else Rationalization—making up false or self-serving excuses for unpleasant situations or behaviors Denial—refusing to acknowledge unpleasant situations or feelings Displacement—redirecting a feeling or response to a less threatening target Avoidance—taking action to prevent situations that produce powerful feelings Regression—reducing anxiety by acting immature to feel more secure
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Erik Erikson
Psychosocial Stages of Personality Development Social influences shape personality. Individuals  progress through eight psychosocial stages throughout their lifetimes. In order to achieve emotional well-being, one must resolve conflicts associated with each stag
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order of the Maslow Pyramid
Self Actualization: A need for achievement + mastery Esteem Needs: A need to have a high self - image Love Needs: A need to give + receive love Safety Needs: A need for a secure environment in which one can live,work and play. Physiological Needs: The most basic needs are air, water, food, housing, sleep, and sexual activity.
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Anorexia
severe psychological disturbance in which the individual refuses to eat enough food to maintain a healthy body weight
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Binge Eating
a pattern of eating excessive amounts of food in response to distress such as anxiety or depression
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Bulimia
is a craving for food that is difficult to satisfy: they typically east excessively at one time b/d they are anxious or depressed; followed by fasting or self induced vomiting.
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Major Depression
Mood disorder characterized by persistent and profound sadness, hopelessness,helplessness, and feeling of worthlessness, lack of energy; loss of interest in usual activities; loss of the ability to concentrate; suicidal thoughts; and appetite and sleep disturbances.
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Eustress
events or conditions that create positive effects, such as making one feel happy, challenged or successful. -new parent, competing, accepting desired job
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Distress
Events or conditions that produce unwanted or negative outcomes. -Problems with fam, friends, or ed.
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Hans Selye
researcher that provided the term for stress and created the three stage description of the physical responses to stressors. GAS
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know the stress hormones
- Cortisol - epinephrine - norepinephrine
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What does GAS stand for in relations to stress respond?
General Adaptation Syndrome
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What are the three stages of GAS?
Alarm – adrenal glands release stress hormones to prepare your body to deal with the stressful event 2) Resistance – body maintains its protective physical reactions to the stressor 3) Exhaustion – physical stress defenses are weakened, and you become more susceptible to infections
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Know psychoneuroimmunology
the study of the relationships between the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems, - is the field of medical research that explores the connection between mind and body. - Stress alters the normal functioning of the brain, which in turn, affects immune system functioning.
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Antioxidants
compounds that protect cells from free-radical damage (can cause damage)
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Phytochemicals
a group of non nutrients are produced by plants and may have beneficial effects on the body.
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What is the danger zone in storing foods?
Between 40°F and 140°F.
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monounsaturated fat
Olives, peanuts, and canola oil are rich sources
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Metabolic syndrome
A condition that increases the risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
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Signs of Metabolic Syndrome | and cause
- Excess abdominal fat
-Slightly elevated fasting blood glucose levels Elevated blood lipid levels
-Hypertension - Cause: poor dietary habits
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Diabetes Mellitus
is a group of chronic diseases characterized by the inability of the body to metabolize carbohydrates properly. -People suffering from diabetes produce no insulin, produce insufficient amounts of insulin, or respond abnormally to insulin.
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How much fiber is recommended daily ?
25-30 grams but the average person intakes only about 15 grams daily
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What are soluble fibers?
``` apples bananas citrus fruits carrots kidney beans oats ```
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Macronutrients

Carbohydrates - Lipids - Proteins - Water
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Micronutrients
Vitamins | Minerals
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Muscle endurance
the ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without getting fatigued easily.
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Muscle Strength
is the ability of muscles to apply maximum force against an object that is resisting
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Isometric
a type of exercise in which the individual exerts macular force against a fixed, immovable object. (applying a constant force while pushing against a immovable door frame) -muscle does not shorten or bulge
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Isotonic
a type of exercise in which the individual exerts muscular force against a movable but constant source of resistance (lifting barbells, push ups, using weight machines) -muscle shortens and bulges
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how to calculate a person's BMI
Body Mass Index (weight x 705/ height squared)
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BMI Chart
``` below 18.5 — underweight 18.5-24.9 — healthy 25.0-29.9 — overweight 30-39.0 — obese 40.0 or higher — morbidity or extremely obese ```
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Flexibility
the ability to move a muscle to any position in its normal range of motion
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Static Stretching
involves slowly and fully extending the muscle and nearby joints throughout their natural range of motion
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Ballistic Stretching
involve bouncing; can cause injuries muscles and tendons
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Tendons
tough bands and tissues that connect many skeletal muscles to bones
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Ligaments
tough bands of connective tissue that hold bones together at joints
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Joints
the places where two or more bones come together
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functions of Skeletal muscles
provide shape, support, and movement for your body
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LDL
Low density lipoproteins- “bad” cholesterol that carries cholesterol to the cells, including the cells that line the blood vessel walls. Recommended Range: less than 100 mg/dl
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HDL
High Density lipoproteins- “good” cholesterol that carries cholesterol from the cells to the liver for removal from the body. Recommended Range: less than 40 mg/dl
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Triglycerides
plasma lipids different from cholesterol; fats that flow through the body after meals. Recommended Range: less than 150 mg/dl
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DASH diet
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension - low in total and saturated fat compared to a more typical US diet. - rich in fruits, vegetables and low-fat diary foods - Used to lower blood pressure
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effects of smoking and heart diseases
- Nicotine overstimulates the heart.
-Carbon monoxide reduce the oxygen supply to the heart. - Tars and other smoke residues increase the risk of cholesterol build-up in the arteries. - Smoking increases blood clotting. Smoking causes irreversible damage to the arteries.
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The Path of the blood to and from the heart
Right Atrium :Receives oxygen poor blood through the superior and inferior vena cava. Right Ventricle :Pumps blood in need of oxygen to the lungs. Left Atrium : Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs Left Ventricle :Pumps blood rich in oxygen through the aorta to the arteries to nourish the body system.
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Signs of Stroke
weakness, numbness or paralysis on one side of the body loss or dimming of vision, particularly in one eye loss of speech, or difficulty speaking or understanding speech sudden, severe headache sudden dizziness, unsteadiness, or episodes of falling.
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Signs of Heart Attack
uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing,or pain in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back. pain that spreads to the shoulders, neck, or arms Chest discomfort with light headedness, fainting, sweating, nausea, or shortness of breath
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Thrombus
- a stationary blood clot | - can cause coronary thrombosis
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Embolus
- a floating blood clot | - can cause coronary embolism
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Systolic pressure
the higher number in the blood pressure reading, which is the pressure exerted by the blood on the artery walls when the left ventricle contracts
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Diastolic pressure
the lower number in the blood pressure reading, which is the pressure exerted on he artery walls when the left ventricle relaxes.
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normal blood pressure
less than 120/80 mm Hg

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