Health, fitness and well-being

Question 1

What is the definition of health

Answer 1

A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease of infirmity

Question 2

What is the definition of fitness?

Answer 2

The ability to meet or cope with the demands of the environment

Question 3

What is the definition of physical health and well-being?

Answer 3

All body systems working well, free from illness and injury. Ability to carry out everyday tasks. It works in conjunction with social and mental health.

Question 4

What are the benefits of physical health and well-being?

Answer 4

• avoids obesity
• enables you to carry out everyday tasks
• reduces risk from illness
• improves the heart function and efficiency of the body system

Question 5

What is the definition of a sedentary lifestyle?

Answer 5

A lifestyle with irregular or no physical activity

Question 6

What is the definition of obese?

Answer 6

People with a large fat content caused by an imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure.

Question 7

What is the formula for BMI?

Answer 7

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height2 (m2)

Question 8

What is a somatotype?

Answer 8

It is a body type

Question 9

What are the three somatotypes?

Answer 9

Endomorph, mesomorph and ectomorph

Question 10

What is an endomorph?

Answer 10

Characterised by a pear shaped body/fatness with wide hips and narrow shoulders

Question 11

What is a mesomorph?

Answer 11

Characterised by muscular appearance with wide shoulders and narrow hips

Question 12

What is an ectomorph?

Answer 12

Characterised by being tall and thin with narrow shoulders and long arms

Question 13

What activities would an ectomorph do?

Answer 13

High jump, endurance activities

Question 14

What activities would an endomorph do?

Answer 14

Front row rugby, shot put, sumo wrestling and anything that requires bulk

Question 15

What activities would a mesomorph do?

Answer 15

Sprinting, weightlifting and playing rugby

Question 16

What are the dangers of s sedentary lifestyle?

Answer 16

• increase risk of developing poor self esteem
• increased risk of heart disease
• increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• increased risk of poor sleeping patterns

Question 17

How could you avoid a sedentary lifestyle?

Answer 17

• change your diet and daily routine

- try and play more sports and be active

Question 18

What factors effect calories required?

Answer 18

• age
• gender
• height
• basal metabolic rate (BMR)
• energy expenditure

Question 19

What does a balanced diet consist of?

Answer 19

The right intake of all 7 nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water

Question 20

Definition of nutrition.

Answer 20

The intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs. A good nutrition is an adequate, well balanced diet, combined with regular physical activity.

Question 21

What is hydration?

Answer 21

Having enough water to enable normal functioning of the body

Question 22

What are the benefits of hydration?

Answer 22

• helps with reactions
• helps maintain the correct body temperature
• assists with lubrication

Question 24

What is rehydration?

Answer 24

Process of restoring lost water

Question 25

What is the function of carbohydrates and where can we get them from?

Answer 25

As the body requires a supply of glucose, carbohydrates acts as the main source of glucose. They provide quick energy. We can get from pasta, cereals and potatoes.

Question 26

What is the function of fats and where do we get it from?

Answer 26

Fats help out to carry vitamins in the body. They provide slow energy. We can get them from fish, nuts and dairy products.

Question 27

What is the function of proteins and where can we get them from?

Answer 27

These are for growth and repair of body tissues. They also have a small bit in providing energy. Only 15% of our diet needs to be protein. We can get these from meat, eggs, fish, dairy products, nuts and cereal.

Question 28

What is the function of vitamins and where can we get the from?

Answer 28

These are required to maintain efficient working of the body systems and general health. Vitamins are usually organic substances. We can get these from fresh fruit and vegetables.

Question 29

What is the function of minerals and where can we get them from?

Answer 29

Minerals are needed for maintaining the efficient working of body systems and general health. Minerals are inorganic substances. We can get them from fruit, vegetables and fish.

Question 30

What is the function of fibre and what can it be used for?

Answer 30

fibre is important for our digestive health and regular bowel movements. They also help you feel fuller for longer, improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels and can assist in preventing some diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and bowel cancer. We fibres from fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grain cereal.

Question 31

What is the function of water and where can we get it from?

Answer 31

Drinking water assists in how the body functions generally. We can get it from the tap.

Question 32

What is dehydration?

Answer 32

Excessive lost of body water, interrupting the function of the body