| I. Nutrition and Physical Activity | ||
| 1 | Choose a heart-healthy diet that would help reduce your risk factors for heart disease, like high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, overweight, and obesity. | |
| 2 | Design a diet for a client using guidelines of Heart Healthy Diet. | |
| 3 | Compare and explain in detail Heart Healthy Diet, TLC Diet, and DASH diet. | |
| 4 | Describe the symptoms of lactose intolerance and suggest a few simple ways to deal with the symptoms. | |
| 5 | Describe some of the serious health problems linked to obesity. | |
| 6 | Describe carpal tunnel syndrome and suggest ways to prevent it. | |
| II. Pregnancy and Reproductive Health | ||
| 7 | Describe menstruation and menstrual cycle. | |
| 8 | Describe bacterial vaginosis (BV) and identify women who are at greater risk for getting BV. | |
| 9 | Explain why women should not practice douching. | |
| 10 | Describe uterine fibroids and various treatments for fibroids. | |
| 11 | List some of the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). | |
| 12 | Explain how PCOS is diagnosed. | |
| 13 | Explain endometriosis, list its symptoms, and describe the hormonal and surgical treatment for endometriosis. | |
| 14 | Explain reasons why hysterectomies are often done. | |
| 15 | Compare urine and blood pregnancy tests. | |
| 16 | Outline the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for pregnant women. | |
| 17 | Describe the importance of folic acid for women. | |
| 18 | Classify drugs according to their safety during pregnancy. | |
| 19 | Describe fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and list the most common birth defects or problems of FAS. | |
| 20 | Explain why mothers should breastfeed their babies for as long as possible. | |
| 21 | Review various birth control methods with estimates of their effectiveness. | |
| 22 | List symptoms of perimenopause. | |
| 23 | List symptoms of menopause. | |
| 24 | Identify the benefits and risks of hormone therapy. | |
| III. Cancer Detection and Treatment | ||
| 25 | Perform a breast self-exam. | |
| 26 | Explain the importance of regular mammograms and answer various questions about mammograms. | |
| 27 | Discuss the pros and cons of breast-conserving surgery with radiation therapy and mastectomy for women with early-stage breast cancer. | |
| 28 | Describe how a Pap test is performed and emphasize how important it is for women to take the test regularly. | |
| 29 | Identify seven factors that increase a woman's risk for cancer of the cervix. | |
| IV. Heart/Lung Conditions & Stroke | ||
| 30 | Describe various types of heart and cardiovascular diseases. | |
| 31 | Identify five steps a woman can take to reduce her risk for heart and cardiovascular disease. | |
| 32 | Describe the effects of birth control pills and hormone therapy on a woman's risk for heart disease. | |
| 33 | Explain various tests available to diagnose heart disease. | |
| 34 | Identify risk factors that contribute to high blood pressure. | |
| 35 | List various medicines used to treat high blood pressure. | |
| 36 | Describe atherosclerosis and its major symptoms. | |
| 37 | Explain angina and identify four signs that may indicate one is having a heart attack. | |
| 38 | Distinguish between stable angina and unstable angina. | |
| 39 | List signs of a heart attack and explain tests that can diagnose a heart attack. | |
| 40 | List nine risk factors for coronary artery disease. | |
| 41 | Describe the effect of the stroke on the body as it affects certain parts of the brain. | |
| 42 | Identify some common triggers or causes of asthma. | |
| 43 | Describe and differentiate between TB infection and TB disease. | |
| V. Diabetes | ||
| 44 | Describe three types of diabetes and their symptoms. | |
| 45 | Explain glucose tests that provide a diagnosis of diabetes. | |
| 46 | Explain hypoglycemia and list its symptoms. | |
| VI. Kidney, Urinary Tract, and Bladder Disorders | ||
| 47 | Identify conditions that would put a woman at greater risk for urinary tract infection (UTI). | |
| 48 | Explain how a UTI is diagnosed. | |
| 49 | List some signs and symptoms of interstitial cystitis (IC) and explain how it is diagnosed. | |
| 50 | Explain the bladder system and describe how it works. | |
| 51 | Describe different types of urinary incontinence. | |
| 52 | Describe various treatments for urinary incontinence. | |
| VII. Digestive Diseases | ||
| 53 | List symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and explain how diet and stress affect IBS. | |
| 54 | Explain what causes inflammatory bowel disease. (IBD). | |
| 55 | Describe the symptoms and treatment of two most common forms of IBD, ulcerative colitis, (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD). | |
| VIII. Circulatory System | ||
| 56 | Describe various types of anemia and their causes. | |
| 57 | List the iron requirement for children and women at various age groups. | |
| 58 | List various signs of hemochromatosis and describe treatment for hemochromatosis. | |
| 59 | Describe the symptoms of bleeding disorders and their treatment. | |
| 60 | Explain what causes varicose and spider veins. | |
| IX. Autoimmune Diseases | ||
| 61 | Cite some of the most common examples of autoimmune diseases. | |
| 62 | List common symptoms associated with allergies. | |
| 63 | Describe the treatment of allergies and possible side effects from treatment. | |
| 64 | Describe various types of arthritis and their symptoms. | |
| 65 | Describe various treatments for arthritis. | |
| 66 | Describe chronic fatigue syndrome, its causes, and its signs and symptoms. | |
| 67 | List symptoms of fibromyalgia and explain its diagnosis. | |
| 68 | Describe the symptoms of Graves' Disease. | |
| 69 | Distinguish between Graves' Disease and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. | |
| 70 | Describe various forms of lupus and their symptoms. | |
| 71 | Describe four major treatments for lupus. | |
| 72 | Describe various types of thyroid disorders and their symptoms. | |
| X. Skin Conditions | ||
| 73 | Explain how acne develops. | |
| 74 | Describe the treatment for acne. | |
| 75 | Describe five forms of psoriasis and their general treatment. | |
| XI. Eating Disorders | ||
| 76 | List behaviors or warning signs that may indicate the presence of an eating disorder. | |
| 77 | Describe various eating disorders and explain what causes eating disorders. | |
| 78 | List several signs of anorexia nervosa. | |
| 79 | Describe how anorexia affects a person's whole body. | |
| 80 | List several signs of bulimia nervosa. | |
| XII. Mental Health | ||
| 81 | Describe the three types of postpartum depression women can have after giving birth. | |
| 82 | List signs of postpartum depression. | |
| 83 | Describe five types of anxiety disorders and their symptoms. | |
| 84 | List symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. | |
| 85 | List symptoms of specific and social phobias. | |
| 86 | Describe how phobias are treated. | |
| 87 | Identify various causes of dementia. | |
| 88 | List symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. | |
| 89 | Describe how stress can affect a woman's body and health. | |
| 90 | Describe several techniques to help one handle stress better. | |
| 91 | Explain what caregivers can do to prevent stress and burnout. | |
| XIII. Sleep Disorders | ||
| 92 | Describe various types of sleeping disorders. | |
| 93 | Describe the treatment for insomnia. | |
| 94 | Describe sleep apnea and identify people who are more likely to develop sleep apnea. | |
| 95 | Describe various symptoms of narcolepsy. | |
| 96 | Describe restless legs syndrome and its common symptoms. | |
| XIV. Sexually Transmitted Diseases | ||
| 97 | List common STDs and their symptoms. | |
| 98 | Provide a classification of five types of hepatitis. | |
| 99 | Outline safe-sex practices that would lower chances of getting hepatitis. | |
| 100 | Describe four stages of syphilis and list signs of syphilis in each of these stages. | |
| 101 | Describe the signs and symptoms of gonorrhea. | |
| 102 | List symptoms of genital herpes. | |
| 103 | Explain how a person can become infected with HIV. | |
| XV. Substance Abuse | ||
| 104 | Explain how alcohol affects women differently than men. | |
| 105 | Describe fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and the birth defects or problems caused by it. | |
| 106 | Outline steps to help a woman quit smoking for good. | |
| XVI. Violence Against Women | ||
| 107 | Identify problems caused to the body by date rape drugs, such as GHB, Ketamine and Rohypnol. | |
| 108 | Describe the practice of female genital cutting (FGC) and explain why it is still practiced. | |
| XVII. Minority Women & Special Groups | ||
| 109 | Describe major health problems that affect a lot of African American women. | |
| 110 | Identify health conditions for which lesbians are at risk or tend to be at greater risk than women are in general. | |
| XVIII. Cosmetics Safety | ||
| 111 | Discuss prohibited ingredients in cosmetics and related safety issues. | |
| Nutrition and Physical Activity - Chapter 01 | |
| Pregnancy and Reproductive Health - Chapter 02 | |
| Cancer Detection and Treatment - Chapter 03 | |
| Heart/Lung Conditions & Stroke - Chapter 04 | |
| Diabetes - Chapter 05 | |
| Kidney, Urinary Tract and Bladder Disorders - Chapter 06 | |
| Digestive Diseases - Chapter 07 | |
| Circulatory System - Chapter 08 | |
| Autoimmune Diseases - Chapter 09 | |
| Skin Conditions - Chapter 10 | |
| Eating Disorders - Chater 11 | |
| Mental Health - Chapter 12 | |
| Sleep Disorders - Chapter 13 | |
| Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Chapter 14 | |
| Substance Abuse - Chapter 15 | |
| Violence Against Women - Chapter 16 | |
| Minority Women & Special Groups - Chapter 17 | |
| Cosmetics Safety - Chapter 18 |
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