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PHS Unit 9
Wellness & Safety
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nutrition | all body processes relating to food |
| Nutritional status | condition of one’s nutrition |
| Malnutrition | state of poor nutrition |
| Atherosclerosis | fatty build-up in the arteries caused by too much fat in the diet |
| Hypertension | high blood pressure caused by too much salt or fat in the diet |
| Osteoporosis | condition when the bones become porous that is caused by a calcium or vitamin D deficiency |
| Diabetes | inability to control blood sugar caused by obesity |
| Carbohydrates | major source of energy (breads, pastas, potatoes) |
| Lipids | concentrated form of energy, cushions and insulates the body |
| Saturated fat | solid at room temperature (meats) |
| Bad cholesterol | contributes to atherosclerosis |
| Unsaturated fat | soft or oily at room temperature (vegetable oils) |
| Good cholesterol | prevents atherosclerosis |
| Protein | build and repair tissue and regular body functions |
| Complete proteins | contain all 9 essential amino acids (meats, fish, eggs) |
| Incomplete proteins | do not contain all 9 essential amino acids (beans, nuts) |
| Vitamins | organic compounds that are essential to life |
| Minerals | inorganic elements |
| Water | makes up most of the body tissue/cells; a person should have 6-8, 8 oz cups of water per day. |
| National Wellness Institute's definition of wellness | An active process through which people become aware of, and make choices towards a more successful existence. |
| Physical wellness | maintaining a healthy body and seeking care when needed |
| Social wellness | helps you perform social roles effectively and comfortably, and create a support network |
| Intellectual Wellness | involves having an open mind when you encounter new ideas and continuing to expand your knowledge |
| Emotional Wellness | relates to understanding your feelings and coping effectively with stress |
| Occupational Wellness | is about enjoying your occupational endeavors and appreciating your contributions |
| Spiritual Wellness | allows you to develop a set of values that help you seek meaning and purpose |
| Environmental Wellness | encourages you to respect the delicate balance between the environment and ourselves |
| calorie | amount of heat produced during metabolsim |
| therapeutic diet | modification of a normal diet used to improve a specific health condition |
| Choose My Plate | Tool provided by the government to help make well-balanced food choices |
| List the three most important things on a food label | serving size, calories and daily value (DV) |
| 5/20 rule | Helps make a healthy choice from a food label. |
| According to Super Size Me, what percent of Americans are overweight or obese? | 60% |
| How many food groups are there according to Choose My Plate? | 5 |
| What are the 5 food groups | Grains, Dairy, Protein, Fruits & Vegetables |
| What is a SMART goal? | Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic & Timely |
| How much physical activity a day should a teenager get? | 60 minutes |
| How much sleep per night should a teenager get? | 8-9 hours |
| How does alcohol affect the body? | blocks messaging to the brain; is a depressant; changes a person's perception, emotions, vision and hearing. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Body mechanics | refer to way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Good body mechanics help keep which domain of wellness healthy? | physical Welles domain |
| Ergonomics | adapting the work environment to ensure proper body mechanics & prevent injuries |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | is a government agency that establishes and enforces workplace safety standards. |
| 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 |
| Bloodborne Pathogen Standard | mandates to protect healthcare workers from disease caused by exposure to bodily fluids |
| 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 |
| Three agents of fire are? | fuel, air and heat |
| RACE | Rescue, Alarm, Contain and Evacuate |
| PASS | Pull, Aim, Squeeze & Sweep |
| Three important relationship skills are? | Build/maintain trust, communicate effectively and manage conflict |
| 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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