PSYCH 243 Final: PSYCH 243 - Chapters 3-4 Study Guide
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Chapter 3: our immune system, nutrition, and drinking. Good nutrition includes food rich in vitamins, plant fiber, mono- and unsaturated oils, and iodized salt. Us fda myplate and mediterranean food pyramid show servings. Total body weight should be no more than 25% for males and 30% for females. Healthy body weight can be measured by calculating bmi. Water is necessary to hydrate the body and flush wastes. Ethanol is the grain alcohol is alcoholic beverages. Takes two hours to metabolize one serving of alcohol. Fetal alcohol syndrome can result from pregnant females who drink. Alcohol abuse is the leading cause of automobile and speedboat accidents nationwide. Binge drinking is an abuse of drinking alcohol and a problem on college campuses. Two servings of wine per day can decrease tension and prevent abnormal blood clotting in adults. Things to avoid: salt, sugar, fat (saturated, additives, preservatives. Aerobic exercise stimulates the cardiovascular system and maintains muscle and joint flexibility.
