ch 11 quiz

The roots of many long-term diseases lie in poor health behaviors developed during childhood and in early adulthood. Which three behaviors are the underlying causes of more than 35 percent of all chronic disease deaths in the United States today?

smoking, poor diet, drinking too much alcohol, and inactivity

For people with chronic lung disease, regular physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, can

strengthen the cartilage

In adults what percentage of diabetes cases does type 1 diabetes account for?

5%

Participating in consistent physical activity, plus eating a healthy diet, can cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by nearly __________.

60 percent

Consider each statement below and select the true statements regarding causes of chronic disease.

A healthy diet can play a major role in preventing osteoporosis. High-intensity interval training helps ease discomfort in some arthritis patients.

Researchers have estimated that __________ can account for 18 percent of diabetes and a similar percentage of a variety of other major health concerns, including broken bones due to osteoporosis.

lack of physical activity

All except which of the following can help control or reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

a sedentary lifestyle

Acute or chronic inflammation of a joint that can cause stiffness, aching, swelling, or permanent deformation and dysfunction is better known as __________.

arthritis

The leading cause of disability in the United States today is

arthritis

In a person with __________, the muscles of the bronchial tubes tighten and thicken, and the air passages become inflamed and mucus-filled, making it difficult for air to flow.

asthma

Gestational diabetes can __________.

disappear after childbirth

Which of the following statements is correct regarding risk for chronic disease?

Eating five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day will reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

begins when toxic substances, such as tobacco smoke, damage the millions of tiny air sacs in the lungs.

Emphysema

Review the statements below and indicate which statements are true for effective ways to reduce the risk of chronic disease.

Following good eating habits like consuming foods high in mono- and polyunsaturated fats can lower the risk of certain diseases. Avoiding smoking and alcohol can help reduce bone loss that can lead to osteoporosis. Avoiding refined carbohydrates and sugars is a good idea for helping to reduce risk of chronic disease.

characterized by diminished bone mass and porous, brittle bones.

Osteoporosis

Elevated glucose levels in the blood and urine is a condition known as hyperglycemia. Over time, high blood glucose levels can result in

blindness, nerve damage, and circulatory system damage

Getting the recommended daily allowance of __________ is important to help stave off osteoporosis.

calcium

Osteoarthritis involves the breakdown of __________.

cartilage

Elevated blood glucose levels can cause all except which of the following?

decreased risk of wound infection

Risk factors for developing osteoarthritis include

injuries

A hormone secreted by the pancreas to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for life is

insulin

What is the name of the molecule that signals the cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream?

insulin

Your risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases with which of the following factors?

physical inactivity

You can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by avoiding __________.

refined carbohydrates and sugar

A type of arthritis that involves chronic inflammation, swelling, and pain in a joint brought about by an autoimmune attack is __________.

rheumatoid arthritis

he biggest risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is __________.

smoking

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?

type 1 diabetes