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| substantial overweight, more than 120% of ideal body weight |
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Prevalence in Caucasians, African-Americans, Hispanics:
Southern to Western? |
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Cau: 13%
AA: 20%
His: 20%
S: 17% W:10% |
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Physical Health Problems: heart disease, types of cancer, orthopedic problems, gall bladder disease
three-fold risk of dementia
social life
emotional health |
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best predictor of longevity is the amount of food someone eats
cutting calories 25%- 30% = 10%-40% |
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| Obesity is the most difficult to treat. You can lose weight but hard to keep off. |
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Weight Management:
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1. a realistic, substantial target of no more than one pound per week
2. physical exercise, exercise lowers insulin
3. involve the child's parents
4.food choice should be changed forever
5. drink water before meals
6. portion size of fat-promoting foods should be limited |
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| speed at which it is metabolized by the body |
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| illness that has a definite time of onset, and lasts for a fixed and relatively short period (colds, flu, chicken pox, measles) |
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| optimal amount has been found to reduce the frequency of viral illnesses by its positive impact on the immune system |
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| chronic condition that represents an array of illnesses due to the weakening of the body's immune system by HIV |
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| Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
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| 3 symptoms: excessive activity, difficulty with concentration, impulsivity |
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| ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive type |
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| formerly ADD; ADHD without hyperactivity |
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| What you say to Theresa for finishing these flashcards for you ;) |
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