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Wellness & Safety

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Nutrition   all body processes relating to food  
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Nutritional status   condition of one’s nutrition  
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Malnutrition   state of poor nutrition  
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Atherosclerosis   fatty build-up in the arteries caused by too much fat in the diet  
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Hypertension   high blood pressure caused by too much salt or fat in the diet  
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Osteoporosis   condition when the bones become porous that is caused by a calcium or vitamin D deficiency  
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Diabetes   inability to control blood sugar caused by obesity  
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Carbohydrates   major source of energy (breads, pastas, potatoes)  
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Lipids   concentrated form of energy, cushions and insulates the body  
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Saturated fat   solid at room temperature (meats)  
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Bad cholesterol   contributes to atherosclerosis  
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Unsaturated fat   soft or oily at room temperature (vegetable oils)  
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Good cholesterol   prevents atherosclerosis  
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Protein   build and repair tissue and regular body functions  
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Complete proteins   contain all 9 essential amino acids (meats, fish, eggs)  
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Incomplete proteins   do not contain all 9 essential amino acids (beans, nuts)  
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Vitamins   organic compounds that are essential to life  
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Minerals   inorganic elements  
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Water   makes up most of the body tissue/cells; a person should have 6-8, 8 oz cups of water per day.  
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National Wellness Institute's definition of wellness   An active process through which people become aware of, and make choices towards a more successful existence.  
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Physical wellness   maintaining a healthy body and seeking care when needed  
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Social wellness   helps you perform social roles effectively and comfortably, and create a support network  
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Intellectual Wellness   involves having an open mind when you encounter new ideas and continuing to expand your knowledge  
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Emotional Wellness   relates to understanding your feelings and coping effectively with stress  
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Occupational Wellness   is about enjoying your occupational endeavors and appreciating your contributions  
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Spiritual Wellness   allows you to develop a set of values that help you seek meaning and purpose  
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Environmental Wellness   encourages you to respect the delicate balance between the environment and ourselves  
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calorie   amount of heat produced during metabolsim  
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therapeutic diet   modification of a normal diet used to improve a specific health condition  
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Choose My Plate   Tool provided by the government to help make well-balanced food choices  
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List the three most important things on a food label   serving size, calories and daily value (DV)  
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5/20 rule   Helps make a healthy choice from a food label.  
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According to Super Size Me, what percent of Americans are overweight or obese?   60%  
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How many food groups are there according to Choose My Plate?   5  
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What are the 5 food groups   Grains, Dairy, Protein, Fruits & Vegetables  
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What is a SMART goal?   Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic & Timely  
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How much physical activity a day should a teenager get?   60 minutes  
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How much sleep per night should a teenager get?   8-9 hours  
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How does alcohol affect the body?   blocks messaging to the brain; is a depressant; changes a person's perception, emotions, vision and hearing.  
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What is alcohol poisoning?   When large amounts of alcohol is consumed in a short period of time. Extreme sleepiness, unconsciousness, difficulty breathing, dangerously low blood sugar, seizures, and even death may result.  
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Health risks of smoking are?   stroke, heart disease, lung, throat, stomach, and bladder cancer, and emphysema (breakdown of lung tissue); increased risk of bronchitis and pneumonia.  
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Health risks of e-cigarettes?   nicotine is addictive (crabby, tired & depressed when without); it raises heart rate and blood pressure and long-term increases risk of heart disease, stomach ulcers and blood clots; at high doses it is toxic  
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Health risks of smokeless tobacco?   cracking & bleeding lip/ gums; receding gums & tooth loss; increased heart rate, high blood pressure, and irregular heartbeats, all leading to a greater risk of heart attacks and stroke; and, cancer  
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Body mechanics   refer to way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts.  
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4 reasons for good body mechanics are?   Muscles work best when used correctly; makes body movement easier; prevents fatigue and strain; and, prevents injury to self and others  
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8 basic rules of good body mechanics are?   1) feet 8-10" apart, 2) bend hip/knees & keep back straight, 3) use larger/stronger muscles 4) use weight of body to push/pull object, 5) carry heavy items close to body, 6) avoid twisting motions, 7) avoid bending long periods, 8) get help  
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Good body mechanics help keep which domain of wellness healthy?   physical Welles domain  
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Ergonomics   adapting the work environment to ensure proper body mechanics & prevent injuries  
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)   is a government agency that establishes and enforces workplace safety standards.  
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)   are provided by manufacturers & inform employee how to use the chemical safely, prevent injury, what personal protective equipment is required to wear, what to do if exposed, and how to clean a spill  
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Bloodborne Pathogen Standard   mandates to protect healthcare workers from disease caused by exposure to bodily fluids  
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Standard precautions   rules developed by CDC that require a healthcare workers to wear personal protective equipment as if every bodily fluid was if it is infected  
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Three agents of fire are?   fuel, air and heat  
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RACE   Rescue, Alarm, Contain and Evacuate  
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PASS   Pull, Aim, Squeeze & Sweep  
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Three important relationship skills are?   Build/maintain trust, communicate effectively and manage conflict  
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Characteristics of healthy relationships are?   respect, equality, open communication, honesty/accountability, trust/support, negotiation/conflict management, shared responsibility and friendship/admiration/affection.  
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