NSTPFINALS

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  • GOOD HEALTH TRIANGLE 3 PARTS - “I can take care of my Body”, “I think clearly”, “I get along with others”
  • A disease is any abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort, dysfunction, or
    distress to the person affected. Diseases may be caused by a variety of organisms, such as bacteria,
    viruses, fungi, parasites, and protozoans.
  • A disease is any abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort, dysfunction, or
    distress to the person affected. Diseases may be caused by a variety of organisms, such as bacteria,
    viruses, fungi, parasites, and protozoans.
  • Bacteria are prokaryotes and are among the most abundant organisms on earth. Although most of them
    are harmless and beneficial, yet many can also cause diseases.
  • Viruses are not organisms but are particles of nucleic acids enveloped by a protein shell. They need a
    living host (i.e., animals, plants, bacteria) to enable them to live and reproduce.
  • Fungi can also cause diseases among humans. These are saprophytic and parasitic organisms that lack
    chlorophyll and include molds, rusts, mildews, smuts, mushrooms and yeasts.
  • Sore Eyes The surface of the eyeball under sides of the eyelid
    becomes inflamed from exposure to dust and germs.
  • Chronic Bronchitis Enlarged
    adenoids and tonsils of children may lead to repeated attack of bronchitis.
  • Common Cold (blocked nose, runny nose, clogged nose) It is a viral infection of the upper air
    passages which causes the inflammation of the mucus membrane lining of the nose and throat.
  • Chickenpox It is a mild, highly contagious disease, which is affecting
    children during their early years but more severe in adults. Infection is easily spread via airborne
    droplets that are exhaled or expelled causing outbreaks in places where there are close person
    to person contacts. It
  • Cholera It is an infection of the small intestines, characterized by severe diarrhea that
    causes a person to loosen up half liter of water an hour. It is caused by germs taken in the body
    through food and drinks.
  • Whooping Cough It is a serious contagious bacterial infection of the bronchial
    tubes, larynx and lungs It is transmitted by breathing in air containing infected droplets.
  • Measles It is a highly contagious viral infection that usually occurs in epidermis marked by
    fever and a rash similar to German measles.
  • Pneumonia It is a respiratory disease caused by certain kind of bacteria and inflammation of
    lungs.
  • Tuberculosis It is highly contagious bacterial infection affecting the lungs. It is
    transmitted via airborne droplets when there is a repeated exposure.
  • Asthma This is preceded by warning signs such as increased shortness of breath or wheezing,
    disturbed sleep caused by shortness of breath or coughing, chest tightness or pain.
  • Dengue It begins two days to three weeks after you've been exposed to the virus. Symptoms
    include fever, muscle aches, may cause vomiting and diarrhea.
  • SARS It begins with fever (38°C or higher) that usually
    occurs two to seven days after you've been infected. Chills, muscle soreness, headache, and a
    general feeling of discomfort are signs of this disease.
  • AH1 N1 Spreads through infected droplets from breathing passages. Droplets are expelled by
    talking, spiting, coughing, and sneezing.
  • SMART means Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
  • carbohydrate is the body's primary fuel source.
  • Proteins are the main structural building blocks of the body for growth, maintenance and repair of body
    tissue. They are needed to make muscles, skin, hair, nails, connective tissue, collagen, and cartilages
    healthy.
  • Lipids are fats and oils that are insoluble in water but are soluble in other solvents such as ether and
    benzene.
  • Water is a solvent, lubricant, and medium for the transport of nutrients and wastes and for the
    regulation of temperature and chemical processes.
  • Vitamins refer to the Fat-Soluble and Water-Soluble vitamins
  • VITAMIN A promotes night and
    color vision prevents
    night blindness drying
    dry skin of skin and
    eyes
  • VITAMIN E protects cell membrane
    antioxidant
  • VITAMIN K stimulates conversion
    of protein to active
  • vitamin b1 acids in neuro-
    transmitter synthesis
  • vitamin b2 coenzymes in energy
    metabolism
  • vitamin b3 fatty acid synthesis
  • vitamin b6 synthesis of
    hemoglobin
  • vitamin b12 metabolism and nerve
    function
  • vitamin c Maintenance of
    cartilage & bone
  • calcium formation and strength
    of bones and teeth
  • phosporus part of genetic cell
    membrane
  • POTASSIUM needed in muscular
    contraction
  • sodium needed in nerve
    impulse
  • magnesium maintenance of teeth &
    aids in heart function
  • IRON component of
    hemoglobin