Andrea is a 40-year-old woman who is in her seventh month of pregnancy. Andrea has had two other children; their birth weights were 9.0 lbs and 9.3 lbs. Andrea is a smoker, she has high blood pressure, and has gained 80 pounds during the last 4 months
What is your diagnosis? What test can you use to confirm your diagnosis? What is Andrea's prognosis? What treatments are available?
Gestational diabetes mellitus Glucose tolerance test. Good if diagnosed and treated early. Blood glucose monitoring, dietary control of blood glucose levels, weight control, possible insulin therapy
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a. cardiorespiratory endurance b. functional fitness c. core strength d. muscular endurance e. mental health
Healthy People 2020 is a health initiative produced by the American College of Sports Medicine
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements concerning psychological health is incorrect?
a. Psychological health is also known as soundness of mind. b. Negative emotional states make us more vulnerable to physical health problems. c. Anger and depression pose equal negative risk factors for developing coronary heart disease. d. Persistent negative emotions can impair our bodies' immune system.
Which system picks up excess fluids and filters and destroys foreign cells and debris?
A. circulatory B. lymphatic C. digestive D. antibody