Chapter 6 Flashcards
(36 cards)
What is physical health and well being
All body systems working well, free from illness and injury, and able to carry out everyday tasks
Benefits of having good physical health and well being
- improves heart function
- improves efficiency of the body systems
- reduces risk of some illnesses
- enables you to carry out everyday tasks
- helps to avoid obesity
What is mental health and well being
A state of well being in which a person realizes their potential, is able to cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to o make a contribution to their community
Benefits of maintaining a good mental health and well being
- helps reduce stress levels
- reduces feel good hormones life serotonin
- helps control emotions better
What is social health and well being
Basic human needs and being met and an individual is socially active. Their experience little stress in social situations, and have friends and a support network
Benefits of having social health and well being
- provides opportunities to socialize
- enables you to cooperate with other people
- enables you to work collaboratively
Benefits of maintaining levels of fitness
- enables you to improve your level of fitness
- reduces the chance of injury
- ensure you are physically able to work
What is a sedentary lifestyle
A lifestyle with irregular or no physical activity
Consequences of sedentary lifestyles
- risk of developing poor sleeping patterns
- risk of lethargy (a lack of energy or enthusiasm)
- risk of hypertension (high blood pressure in the arteries)
- risk of developing poor self-esteem
- risk of heart disease
- risk of developing type 2 diabetes
- weight gain
- obesity
What is obesity
Term used to describe people with a high fat content
BMI of over 30
How to calculate BMI
Weight/(height x height)
Components of fitness obesity can limit
- stamina
- cardiovascular endurance
- flexibility
- agility
- speed
- power
Physical ill-heath obesity can cause
- risk of cancer
- rick of heart diseases
- risk of hypertension
- risk of developing type 2 diabetes
- pressure on joints
- risk of high colesterol
Mental ill-heath obesity can cause
- risk of depression
- risk of loss of confidence
Social ill-heath obesity can cause
- risk of being unable to socialize
- risk of being unable to leave home
What is a somatotype
A method of classifying body types
- ectomorph
- mesomorph
- endomorph
What is an ectomorph
- tall and thin
- narrow shoulders
- narrow hips
What is a mesomorph
- muscular appearance
- wide shoulders
- narrow hips
What is a endomorph
- pear shaped body
- tendency towards fatness
- wide hips
- narrow shoulders
What is a calorie
Unit of measurement for heat or energy produces in the body
Factors affecting calories required
- age
- height
- gender
- energy expenditure
What is a balanced diet
A diet that contains the right quantity of food so that you consume only as many calories as you expend each day, and the right mix of different types of foods so that the body receives all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals it needs
What is nutrition
The intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs. Good nutrients takes the form of an adequate, well balanced diet
How much of each food group is required
Carbohydrates: 55-60%
Fat: 25-30%
Protein: 15-20%