{ Health Jeopardy

Fitness

Alcohol

Nutrition

Eating Disorders

100

100

100

100

200

200

200

200

300

300

300

300

400

400

400

400

How many calories does it take to burn off 1 pound of fat?

3,500 Calories

How often should you exercise per week?

150 minutes of moderate physical activity

What is interval training?

Periods of high intensity exercise and periods of low intensity exercise

What Is the Difference Between Weight Machines and Free Weights?

Free weights (dumbbells) keep the resistance on the muscle constant throughout the joints range of motion (ROM), while weight machines use variable resistance, with the resistance changing throughout the ROM.

It is okay for a woman to consume alcohol during pregnancy. True or False.

False.

What is Binge Drinking?

Drinking alcoholic beverages with the primary intention of becoming intoxicated by heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time.

Why do some people react differently to alcohol than others?

Age. Gender. Race or ethnicity. Physical condition (weight, fitness level, etc). Amount of food consumed before drinking. How quickly the alcohol was consumed. Use of drugs or prescription medicines. Family history of alcohol problems.

What health problems are associated with excessive alcohol use?

Chronic diseases such as liver cirrhosis (damage to liver cells); pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas); various cancers, including liver, mouth, throat, larynx (the voice box), and esophagus; high blood pressure; and psychological disorders. Unintentional injuries, such as motor-vehicle traffic crashes, falls, drowning, burns and firearm injuries. Violence, such as child maltreatment, homicide, and suicide. Harm to a developing fetus if a woman drinks while pregnant, such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Alcohol abuse or dependence

What is the definition of nutrition?

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

What are the five food groups?

Fruits Vegetables Dairy Protein Grains

What is the definition of a calorie?

a unit used in measuring the amount of energy food provides when eaten and digested

What is an empty calorie?

A measure of the digestible energy present in high-energy foods with little nutritional value, typically processed carbohydrates and ethanol, and to some extent fats.

What is an Eating Disorder?

any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits

What is the most common eating disorder in women?

Anorexia

What are some signs of an eating disorder?

Excessive concern about weight and body shape

Unexpected weight loss

Disappearing to the bathroom after meals Secretive eating or discovery that food is missing Loss of menstrual cycles Evidence of laxative abuse Food group avoidance Skipping meals Avoiding eating in front of others

What kind of medical complications can happen as a result of anorexia and bulimia?

Menstrual irregularities or loss of periods which can result in the inability to have children Growth of facial hair on women Weakening of the heart and other organs due to malnourishment Dehydration and possible impaired kidney functions Lowered resistance to infection Loss of muscle tissue Dehydration-altered brain function and size Dizziness, weakness or fainting Chest pain, shortness of breath Depression and anxiety Brittle hair and nails Sleep disturbance and fatigue Severe dental problems including loss of teeth and bone Death