Chapter 1 Flashcards
causes of death reflect lifestyle factors such as
smoking & physical inactivity
life expectancy in 2011 was
the highest at 78.7 years
hayflick limit?
limit on human cell reproduction
human life span is about
125 years
longest confirmed lifespan?
122 years and 164 days
Women live how many years longer than men?
5 years on average
how is life span predicted for a woman by chronological age?
menopause - the later menopause, the longer she’ll live
biomarkers for predicting age?
- blood pressure
- blood glucose and cholesterol levels
- field tests for cardiorespitory fitness
- muscular strength
- bone mineral density
- skin elasticity
- cognitive abilities
- blood markers for systematic inflammation
Top 3 causes of death?
- Tobacco use - 18.1%
- Obesity - 16.6%
- Alcohol consumption - 3.5%
definition of fitness
The ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness without undue fatigue and with ample energy to enjoy leisure time, pursuits, and respond to emergencies
fitness includes what?
- cardiorespitory fitness
- muscle endurance
- flexibility
- body composition
definition of wellness
an active process of becoming aware of and making choices towards a more successful existence
wellness includes what
- physical wellness
- social wellness
- intellectual wellness
- emotional wellness
- spiritual wellness
difference between physical activity and exercise
physical activity is any physical movement produced by the muscle and exercise is planned and structured
Who is physically active?
Man, young adults, educated people, those with higher income, married adults, those who live in the western United States
What is healthy people 2020?
it is developed by the US Department of health and human services
- it identifies leading health topics
- objective to increase lifespan and quality of
- life ways to decrease disparities and health status
how many Americans do not meet guidelines proposed by healthy people 2020?
80% of Americans do not meet guidelines
What does Healthy People 2020 objectives say about nutrition and weight status?
addresses efforts to change diet and weight status through individual behaviors
what are the dietary guidelines for Americans in 2010?
maintain calorie balance overtime to achieve and sustain a healthy weight and focus on consuming nutrient dense foods and beverages
what are the physical activity guidelines for Americans in 2008?
being physically active is one of the most important steps that Americans of all ages can take to improve their health
it promotes good health and reduces the risk of chronic diseases
