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HPEX 345 Final Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 True or False: Lower levels of vitamin D is associated with higher rates of autoimmune diseases - ANSWER-True What is a Recommended Daily Allowance? - ANSWER-The daily intake level that meets the needs of most people in a life-stage and gender group -It is calculated from the estimated average requirement (set at 2 standard deviations above the EAR) What is the Protein Recommended Daily Allowance for Childhood? - ANSWER-AGE: 1-3 -Pro...

any disease that affects the heart or blood vessels -cardiovascular disease arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, heart failure, HTN, dyslipidemia, stroke - cardiovascular disease umbrella terms leading cause of death (and in the US) - cardiovascular disease 17+ million deaths per year due to __________ (expected to rise to 23+million by 2030) - cardiovascular disease cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly __________ out of every 3 deaths in the USA - 1 __________ Americans have some for...

HPEX 310 Exam #2 Questions & Answers 2023/2024 Define body composition - ANSWER-the relative amount of fat and fat free tissues What are the 4 compartments of body composition? - ANSWER-1. Fat 2. Mineral (bones) 3. water 4. protein Which compartment of body composition do we highlight the most? Why? - ANSWER-Fat; too much adipose tissue or fat mass is significantly related to our overall health. What are the 2 types of Body fat? - ANSWER-1. Essential fat 2. Storage fat Def...

Average lifespan - Answer-women- 81.1 men- 76.1 Life expectancy - Answer-decreases because: major chronic diseases cardiovascular disease cancer stroke 4 major factors influencing health - Answer-lifestyle- 53% genetics- 25% environment- 22% health care- 22% Optimal health - Answer-encompasses all the dimensions of well-being How to achieve state of wellness - Answer--regular PA -proper nutrition -emotional/spiritual balance -eliminating unhealthy behaviors Components of wellness...

HPEX 310 VCU Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2023/2024 Nutrition - ANSWER-The study of food and nutrients---their digestion, absorption, metabolism, ad their effect on health and disease Nutrients - ANSWER-Substances in food that provide nourishment; they are needed to support body function and maintain health. Three major functions of nutrients in the body - ANSWER-Providing energy, supporting growth and development, and regulating metabolism. Two major groups of nutrients - ANSWER-Mac...

Life Expectancy Men and Women - Answer-76.1 81.1 Why life expectance may decrease - Answer-chronic diseases cardiovascular disease #1 cancer respiratory disease (CCCR) 4 major factors that influence health and longevity - Answer-lifestyle (#1 53%) environment genetics (25%) health care quality (LEGH) What encompasses all the dimensions of well-being - Answer-Optimal health How can you achieve a state pf wellness - Answer-regular physical activity proper nutrition emotional/spiritu...

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Predisposing Factors to Disease - 1) Heredity 2) Age 3) Gender 4) External Environment 5) Lifestyle Hereditary Diseases - -Monogenic -Autosomal Recessive/ Dominant -X or Sex-Linked Inflammation - Bodies immunologic response to tissue damage Infection - Invasion and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms Trauma - -An injury or wound caused by external force or violence to the head, chest, abdominopelvic region, neck/spine, or extremities -Leading cause of death in u.s. for people...

Life Expectancy Men and Women - 76.1 81.1 Why life expectance may decrease - chronic diseases cardiovascular disease #1 cancer respiratory disease (CCCR) 4 major factors that influence health and longevity - lifestyle (#1 53%) environment genetics (25%) health care quality (LEGH) What encompasses all the dimensions of well-being - Optimal health How can you achieve a state pf wellness - regular physical activity proper nutrition emotional/spiritual balance eliminating unh...