WHI quiz 2

The female athletic triad is often associated with women who overexercise. Name the three components of the triad and the order in which they develop.

1. lower energy availability 2. menstrual dystfunction 3. low bone density

Name four reasons why weight-loss strategies used by women in the United States are often unsuccessful.

1. many diets are not maintainable 2. they can be expensive. Processed foods are typically cheaper. 3. most diets encourage home cooked meals, which is time consuming 4. Many seek "comfort foods" in times of stress

Name four psychological OR physiological ways that women can benefit from a regular exercise program.

1. reduce depression 2. increase cognitive function 3. improves mood and sleep 4. improves self-esteem

STIs are most prevalent among women _______ years of age.

15-24

About __________ % of an average healthy woman's weight is fat

25

The USDA dietary guidelines recommend that most Americans get about __________ of their diet from fruits and vegetables.

50%

About __________ of Americans are overweight or obese, and about __________ are extremely obese.`

67%, 5%`

Assuming an equal number of risks, women are more likely than men to receive HIV from:

???

The current HPV vaccine prevents infection from which of the following?

???

Which of the following vitamins are fat soluble?

A,D,E,K

Hepatitis __________ is the only type of hepatitis transmitted primarily through sexual contact.

B

Which of the following statements about malnutrition is not true?

Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) results when infants and children are unable to process protein they ingest.

What are the major types of fats from a nutrition perspective? Give an example of a food with each kind of fat, and explain their effects on health.

Unsaturated: lower risk of heart diseases. Typically healthier choice Example: peanut or olive oil Saturated: increase the risk of heart disease. Example: bacon grease Trans fat: The most unhealthy. It is a unsaturated fat with hydrogen added to make more stable. Example: margarine Essential: needed but must be obtained by diet. Example: omega 3

Social scientists have attempted to understand what is meant by the popular lay term natural childbirth. Which of the following items have been included as a social practice integral to natural childbirth?

activity, social support, and preperation

Causes of atherosclerosis include:

all are correct

Which of the following is one of the major components of blood?

all are correct

STIs that can be spread from mother to child at birth or during pregnancy include which of the following?

all of above

Which of the following is a major risk factor for heart disease?

all of above

Congenital heart disease occurs at birth and consists of which of the following?

all of the above

Treatment for a heart attack can include:

all of the above

sign of stroke

all of the above

When the heart begins to beat irregularly, the condition is called:

arrhthmia

Which of the following best describe bacterial vaginosis?

bacteria overgrowth

Which of the following statements concerning malnutrition is true?

become ill more easily

Which of the following groups is at the highest risk for both HIV infection and AIDS-related death?

black women

Which of the following statements about muscle-strengthening activities is true?

break muscle fibers to make stronger

Vitamin A deficiency in infants can be most easily and safely prevented by encouraging:

breastfeeding

Non-drug options for pain relief during labor include which of the following?

breathing, meditation, comfort

Lack of which of the following minerals or vitamins is a major contributor to osteoporosis?

calcium

The leading cause of preventable infertility is ___________

clamydia

Which of the following conditions is associated with upper-body fat distribution?

coronary artery disease

Which of the following applies to foods labeled as "all-natural"?

eco friendly manner ??

Is cancer the leading cause of death?

false

True or False? After menopause, a woman's body no longer produces estrogen.

false

True or false? About 67% of adult Americans consume recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables on a regular basis.

false

True or false? Eating fruits on a frequent basis is a good method of obtaining folic acid.

false

True or false? Food guides based on the Mediterranean diet tend to be especially harmful for health.

false

True or false? The labels "low sodium" and "reduced sodium" have essentially the same meaning.

false

True or false? Vitamins are a major source of energy for the body.

false

Which of the following nutrients is a macronutrient?

fat

The severity of herpes symptoms often vary dramatically:

for individual as time goes on

Which of the following STIs has become more difficult to treat because of the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains?

gonorehha

Eating a high-fiber diet may protect against:

heart disease

Women in the United States typically need to consume more of which of the following nutrients?

iron and calcium

Which of the following characteristics is not a significant risk factor for food insecurity and malnutrition in the United States?

living in rural community

Compared to having unprotected heterosexual vaginal intercourse, receiving oral sex is:

low risk of HIV

Which of the following statements is true?

more than half of teens are trying to lose weight

Which of the following nutrients is a macronutrient?

most effective when 1 or 2 long workouts

What informational tool can consumers use to compare the nutritional quality of various foods?

nutrition label

Which of the following practices are evidence-based birth practiced promoted by the World Health Organization?

pushing in non supine postions continued labor support freedom of movement

Metabolic syndrome includes which of the following risk factors?

reduced HDL, increased tryglicerids

Which of the following statements is true?

should not have muscle pain with regular exercise

_________ is a curable STI that, if untreated, can spread to the whole body and cause serious injury.

syphilis

Stroke is the __________ leading cause of death among women.

third

Gina has been diagnosed with uterine cancer. Her surgeon will perform which of the following to remove only Gina's cervix and uterus?

total hysterectomy

True or False? Cardiovascular disease comprises a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. This includes stroke.

true

True or False? Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women worldwide.

true

True or False? FDA-approved forms of hormone therapy include pills, patches, creams, gels, sprays, and vaginal suppositories.

true

True or False? The heart is composed of four chambers: right atrium and ventricle and the left atrium and ventricle

true

True or False? The intrauterine environment is critical to a child's development.

true

True or False? Transgender women who are taking estrogen typically do not experience symptoms of menopause.

true

True or false? Aerobic training improves the heart's ability to pump blood and deliver oxygen to muscles efficiently.

true

True or false? Athletic amenorrhea, a condition brought on by excessive exercise, occurs when a woman stops menstruating.

true

True or false? Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) are often referred to as the "bad cholesterol."

true

True or false? The body better absorbs vitamins and minerals when they are part of the natural diet rather than when they are consumed as supplements.

true

True or false? The location where a woman lives influences the likelihood of her being at a healthy weight or becoming obese.

ture

Cause genital war

HPV

Vaccines are currently available for which STIs?

HPV and Hepatitis B

Which of the following statements is true?

Exercise does not always increase one's appetite. The amount of sweat that is lost during exercise does not indicate how much energy is expended for the activity Menstruation typically does not harm a woman's physical performance