If you can exercise without fatigue you are fit and healthy :)
Answer:
Alcohol is the intoxicating ingredient that is present in wine, beer, and spirits. It is a depressant, which means that when it reaches the brain, it slows down the body’s systems.
Answer:
Adolescent children adopt unhealthy eating practices and a sedentary lifestyle
Explanation:
Adolescent and children prefer to eat junks foods and fast foods which are high in calories.These foods fill up the stomach,but lack the basic nutrients(CHO, protein) needed by man for survival and healthy living.
Unfortunately this set of individuals do not engage in physical activities but rather adopt sedentary lifestyle -spend hours watching T.V, playing computer games thus proper digestion of these foods does not occur.
The consequences of this are; increase the amount of cholesterol and triglyceride which leads to some heart diseases. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD.
Due to high fats contents of the junks and fast foods,however because of the sedentary lifestyle, this accumulate in the body thus most are obese.
The high fats and sodium contents of theses foods(fries and chips) also put pressure on the kidney leading to tendency for kidney disease.The sodium raise the blood pressure,leading to many heart complication.,
Colorectal and prostate cancer are other chronic diseases that may results from poor eating choices. Fries,high sugar in junks are the causes.
Lack of CHO and therefore glucose in diet put stress on pancreas to produce insulin,this may lead to type 2 diabetes.
1. List four healthy habits that a pregnant woman should adopt before and during pregnancy?
- A well balanced adequate nutrition as per the recommendations
- Proper exercise according to physical conditions
- Maintaining proper lifestyle and avoiding smoking, drinking alcohol etc
- Maintaining general hygiene and having adequate sleep
2. Why is prenatal care so important throughout pregnancy?
To detect any congenital disorders as well as detect and reduce any potential risks in fetus and the mother, pregnancy risks, or birth complications
3. About how long is each trimester of a pregnancy?
In average a normal full-term pregnancy lasts for 40 weeks (range from 37 to 42 weeks) which is divided into three trimesters. Each trimester lasts for three months or range between 12 to 14 weeks and accordingly called first, second and third trimester. This division helps to monitor the growth milestones of the fetus and the health of the mother and fetus.
4. What is chorionic villus sampling? Under what conditions is it sometimes recommended?
Chorionic villus sampling is a prenatal test done by sampling cells retrieved from the placenta which is the connecting point to the uterus. This is sampled because it contains the same genes as that of the fetus and is useful to detect any congenital or genetic disorders. This test is recommended mostly during 11 to 14 weeks of pregnancy if anything is found positive during prenatal screening tests.
5. Describe three symptoms of preeclampsia? How is it treated?
<u>Preeclampsia</u>: High blood pressure during pregnancy
Symptoms:
- Swelling of ankles, feet, hands, and face due to edema
- Headache and vision problems
- Right upper quadrant or abdomen pain
Treatment: Thorough monitoring and anti-hypertensive medications. Mostly, delivery of the baby may reverse the conditions back and correct the blood pressure and other symptoms.
