What information do you need to share with your doctor to avoid a possible bad reaction to medication?
All current medications (prescriptions, OTC, vitamins, supplements), known allergies, and medical history
Describe the roles and responsibilities of a physical therapist.
A physical therapist will assist you with exercises and activities that will help alleviate pain or accelerate healing from an injury. You typically will visit the physical therapist several times a week until you have achieved satisfactory results.
Exercise is something that should be __________.A.painfulB.inconvenientC.enjoyableD.exhausting
Besides the FDA, what are some other organizations that supply health information to the public?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Cancer Institute, National Women's Health Information Center, American Public Health Association, Consumer Reports, and American Cancer Society are some organizations that supply health information to the public.
List the four leading causes of death in the United States. How can a number of these deaths be prevented or greatly reduced?
The four leading causes of death in the United States are heart disease, cancer, stroke, and chronic lower respiratory diseases. These diseases can be prevented or greatly reduced by maintaining proper lifetime fitness levels.
Discuss why the type of members present at the fitness center is important.
Since you will be spending a lot of time at the fitness center, it's very important that you feel comfortable around the other members. In general, they should not intimidate you or do things that make you uncomfortable.
Identify cures that the government does not regulate.
The government does not regulate natural cures like cupping, homeopathy, magnet therapy, immunization scares, and HIV/AIDS "cures."
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