Chapter 2 - Health, fitness and training Flashcards
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Physical health and wellbeing
Physical health and wellbeing is when all body systems work well, you are free from illness/injury/disease and are able to carry out everyday tasks.
Mental health and wellbeing
Mental health and wellbeing is when you are able to cope with stress, control emotions and feel good/self-esteem.
Social health and wellbeing
Social health and wellbeing is when essential human needs are met, you have friendship and support, you have value within society, and you are able to mix with other people.
Fitness
Fitness is the ability to cope with or meet the demands of the environment.
The relationship between health and fitness
Decreased fitness can occur due to ill health. This is because ill health can lead to an inability to train and therefore lowering fitness levels.
Increased fitness can occur despite ill health. This is because someone may be unhealthy but still able to train therefore increasing fitness.
Maintaining health
There is a need to live a healthy, active lifestyle, eat a balanced diet, and maintain a level of fitness to help maintain health.
Nutrients
Nutrients are the substances in food that our bodies process in order to survive and grow.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibres found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. It is the bodies main source of energy.
Fats
Fats are an essential part of our diet and a rich source of energy.
Proteins
Proteins are the building blocks of life. They are found in every cell in the human body. They are made up of smaller chains of amino acids. They help your body to repair cells and make new ones.
Examples of carbohydrates
Fruits, breads and grains, starchy vegetables (potatoes), sugars, pasta and rice.
Example of fats
Red meats, butter, cooking oils, cheese and bacon.
Examples of proteins
Low fat meat (such as chicken), dairy, beans, eggs and fish.
Examples of water
Drinks, soup and watermelon.
Function of carbohydrates
Provide the body’s main source of fuel, needed for physical activity, brain function and the operation of organs. Also provide fibre helping to regulate digestion.
Function of fats
Supply a very concentrated source of energy that you can store in your body for later use.
Function of proteins
Help body cells grow. Repair cells and muscle tissues.
Function of water
Transport nutrients to cells. Assists in removing waste products from the body. Helps maintain body temperature
Energy provision of carbohydrates
Up to 55% of our energy intake.
Energy provision of fats
Up to 30% of our energy intake.
Energy provision of proteins
Up to 15% of our energy intake.
Differences in energy intake
Males require more energy than females due to typically having a higher muscle mass.
Children require more protein than adults because they are still growing rapidly.
Active individuals require more energy to sustain their performance levels.
Calories
If calories eaten = calories burned, you will sustain a balanced weight. If calories eaten > calories burned, you will gain weight. If calories eaten < calories burned, you will lose weight.
Unused energy is stored as fat which can cause obesity.