Ch. 1:
- 6 Dimensions of Wellness (Physical, Spiritual, Environmental, Social, Intellectual, and Emotional.)
- If we do not strive to live a healthy way of wellness, this will cause greater chance of death and decrease living longer
Ch. 10:
- FITT Principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type)
- I liked learning the exercise workout plan which is suggested to do 3-5 days of cardio a week and 2-3 days of strength training.
Ch. 9:
- Learning the difference between complex carbs and simple carbs
- Learning that you should be consuming 10-35% total calories of protein a day, 45-65% total calories of carbs, and 20-35% of fats.
Ch. 11:
- Several studies show that artificial sweeteners and HFCS both lead to weight gain and obesity!
- 5 lbs of muscle take up 1/3 of the space of 5 lbs of fat.
Ch. 2:
- According to the American Psychological Association 77% of American adults suffer from health problems related to stress.
- Your type of gender can affect the way you respond to stress.
Ch. 3:
- The #1 most common disorder in America is Depression.
- Learning the signs and symptoms of suicide and how you can prevent/help others when showing symptoms
Ch. 7:
- 6 groups of psychoactive drugs - Stimulant (cocaine), Depressant (alcohol), Hallucinogen (MDMA), Cannabis (marijuana), Narcotic (heroin), Inhalants (gasoline).
- Males are at greater risks in drug abuse and dependence.
Ch. 8:
- Cigarettes contain 43 different carcinogens.
- Food in stomach will slow the absorption of alcohol you consume while a carbonated beverage will speed up absorption.
Ch. 16:
- 4 million Americans suffer from disabling injuries on the job every year.
- Males are 9x as likely as females to commit murder and 3x as likely to be murdered.
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