Definitions Flashcards
(14 cards)
Health
A state of complete physical, social and metal well-being and non merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Water
Essential to maintain failure to do so can result in dehydration
Minerals
Required in small amounts to help release energy from food slowly
Vitamins
Essential to maintain good health required in small quantities helps the body to concentrate.
Protein
Builds and repairs muscles important in growth of tissue. Important part of diet especially when injured
Fibre
Helps prevent disease weight gain by assisting with digestion
Fats
Required in small amounts help release energy from food slowly
Carbohydrates
separated into 2 groups simple and complex main source of energy
Vitamin A
structure and function of skin
Balanced diet
Eating the right amount of calories to deal with the energy needed
BMI
Body mass index
Sedentary lifestyle
A lifestyle with little or no physical activity
Obesity
someone with a high fat content and a BMI over 30
Fitness
The ability to meet/cope with the demands of the environment