TUESDAY 01/29

SR338
TODAY:
-The winter break current events quiz questions were due.
-The syllabus discussion questions were due.
-We finished the course introduction.
-We began a preliminary discussion of Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
-Steven Arteaga will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 1 discussion questions:
1) Define "health."
2) Scientific findings have shown that what 2 things seriously threaten health & hasten the deterioration rate of the human body?
3) Advances in what have almost completely eliminated the necessity for physical exertion in daily life?
4) What is the second greatest threat to public health in the US?
5) What is the number-one threat to public health in the US?
6) What account for 60% of all deaths worldwide?
7) What are the 3 basic factors that determine our health & longevity?
8) What is the life expectancy for:
A) US
B) Men
C) Women
9) What does the US rank in the world for life expectancy?
10) What % of the adult population in the US is obese?
11) What are the 4 leading causes of death in the US?
12) What are the "big five" factors that are responsible for almost 1.5 million deaths each year?
13) What 4 factors affect health & well-being?
14) What is the difference between physical activity & exercise?
-Take this Super Bowl Foods Quiz and bring yours as well as the correct answers to class on Thursday.