Unit 5 Application by Cass De https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb en-us 2019-04-13 17:23:12 UTC 2019-04-14 20:58:49 UTC hello@padlet.com Behavior cassidydejesus https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351394125 "In many cases, your behavior is at least as important to your health as your family history"(page 3).You are the only one responsible for your behavior and decisions.]]> 2019-04-13 17:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351394125 Reducing the Risk of Leading Causes of Death cassidydejesus https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351395457 1. Quit smoking, or don't start
-Lowers risk of cancers
2. Eat fewer high-fat foods and more fruits and vegetables
-Substitute fatty foods, stay hydrated
3. Be more physically active
-daily physical activity
(pages 3 & 4)]]> 2019-04-13 17:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351395457 Tobacco cassidydejesus https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351396178 "The psychoactive ingredient is nicotine, a stimulant, but more than 4,000 other chemicals are present in cigarettes"(page 5). These chemicals are addictive and can cause elevated heart rate and blood pressure.]]> 2019-04-13 17:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351396178 Alcohol cassidydejesus https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351396305 "[alcohol] is classified as a depressant, meaning that it slows down vital functions"(page 5). Overall, alcohol can have detrimental long term health effects.]]> 2019-04-13 18:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351396305 Drug Addiction cassidydejesus https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351396422 "Uncontrollable drug craving, along with compulsive drug seeking"(page 6). It's a disease. It can all start with one mindless decision, but getting off of the road can be difficult.]]> 2019-04-13 18:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351396422 Medications cassidydejesus https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351396677 Medications can help alleviate withdrawal symptoms and is the first step in the treatment process.]]> 2019-04-13 18:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351396677 Behavioral Treatments cassidydejesus https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351396819 Help by modifying attitude and behaviors to increase a healthy lifestyle.]]> 2019-04-13 18:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351396819 Benefits cassidydejesus https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351396882 "Some supplements might help you get adequate amounts of essential nutrients"(page 11). They can add to the nutrients found in a daily diet.]]> 2019-04-13 18:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351396882 Risks cassidydejesus https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351397002 Side-affects such as bleeding, negative interactions with medications, and poor response to anesthesia.]]> 2019-04-13 18:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/zsm94fonomyb/wish/351397002