Health, Fitness, Well-being, Nutrition Flashcards
Health, Fitness, Well-being, Nutrition (12 cards)
Define Health:
A state of complete mental, physical, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.
Define Fitness:
The ability to meet the demands of the environment.
Define Well-being:
When all body systems are working well, free from injury and illness.
Define a sedentary lifestyle:
A sedentary lifestyle is characterised by limited or infrequent physical activity and excessive sitting or lying down for prolonged periods.
What are the problems of a sedentary lifestyle?
- Weight Gain + Obesity
- Poor Sleep Patterns
- Increased Risk of Heart Disease
- Increased Fatigue
- Increased Chance of Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypertension/High Blood Pressure
- Increased Chance of a Stroke
- Increased Chance of Mental Health Problems
What are the three somatotypes?
- Ectomorph
- Mesomorph
- Endomorph
What is an ectomorph?
- Thin, narrow shoulders
- Thin, narrow waist
- Suited for long-distance runners, triathletes, and long-distance cyclists.
What is a mesomorph?
- Wide, broad shoulders
- Thin, narrow waist
- Suited for swimmers, footballers and basketballers.
What is a Endomorph?
- Wide, broad shoulders
- Wide, broad waist
- Suited for shot putters, sumo wrestlers and rugby forwards.
How much carbohydrates (percent) should be in your diet?
50% of your diet.
How much fats (percent) should be in your diet?
30% of your diet.
How much protein(percent) should be in your diet?
20%
