What This Document Is
This study guide is designed to help students prepare for the third exam in Brigham Young University’s EXSC 387: Lifestyle and Chronic Disease Prevention course. It focuses on key concepts related to obesity, cardiovascular disease, preventative strategies, and behavioral change. It’s a review tool, not a replacement for course materials or lectures.
Why This Document Matters
This guide is essential for students nearing the end of the course who want to consolidate their understanding of complex topics related to chronic disease. It’s most useful during the final review period before the exam, helping students identify areas where they need further study. It exists to support student success in EXSC 387 by highlighting important themes and potential exam questions.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide provides a focused overview but does *not* contain the full depth of information presented in lectures, readings, or assignments. It’s a starting point for review, and students should still refer to their notes and other course materials. It will not teach you the material, only point you to what you should know.
What This Document Provides
The full study guide includes review points on: the relationship between obesity and various health conditions (diabetes, heart disease, cancer); a discussion of the hCG diet and its ineffectiveness; the application of Aesop’s fable regarding disease prevention; findings from autopsy studies on heart disease in young adults; the limitations of coronary artery bypass grafting and other CVD treatments; factors influencing food choices (taste, cost, convenience); the concept of volumetrics; the idea of compressing morbidity; the stages of change model; and factors that promote behavioral change.
This preview *does not* include detailed explanations of any of these topics, practice questions, or complete answers. It only signals the scope of the full document.