CHAPTER 6 - health fitness and well-being (p2)

Question 1

definition of obesity

Answer 1

a term used to describe people with a large fat content - caused by an imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure and has a BMI over 30

Question 2

definition of health

Answer 2

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

Question 3

definition of fitness

Answer 3

the ability to cope with the demands of the environment

Question 4

definition of physical health and well-being

Answer 4

all body systems working well, free of injury and illness. Ability to carry out everyday tasks

Question 5

definition of mental health

Answer 5

a state of well-being in which every individual realises their own potential and can cope with the normal stresses of life

Question 6

definition of social health

Answer 6

basic human needs are being met and the individual has friendship and support

Question 7

definition of sedentary lifestyle

Answer 7

a person’s choice to engage in little or irregular physical activity

Question 8

consequences of a sedentary lifestyle

Answer 8

• weight gain/obesity
• heart disease
• hypertension
• diabetes
• poor sleep
• poor self esteem
• lethargy

Question 9

physical effects of obesity

Answer 9

• cancer
• heart disease
• type 2 diabetes

Question 10

mental effects of obesity

Answer 10

• depression
• loss of confidence

Question 11

social effects of obesity

Answer 11

• inability to socialise
• inability to leave the house

Question 12

characteristics of an endomorph

Answer 12

• wide hips
• pear-shaped body
• stores fat easily
• suited to sports involving power or weight is advantageous (sumo wrestling, shot-put)

Question 13

characteristics of an ectomorph

Answer 13

• narrow shoulders
• narrow hips
• struggles to store fat/build muscle
• suited to endurance activities (marathon running)

Question 14

how much protein in a diet

Answer 14

15-20%

Question 15

purpose of protein

Answer 15

growth and repair of muscle tissues like chicken and milk

Question 16

how much carbohydrates should be in a diet

Answer 16

55-60%

Question 17

purpose of carbohydrates

Answer 17

simple - a quick release of energy as they cause spike in blood sugar like energy gels or sweets
complex - slow release as they digest slowly keeping blood sugar stable like bread and pasta

Question 18

how much fat should be in a diet

Answer 18

25-30%

Question 19

purpose of fats

Answer 19

source of energy and insulation

Question 20

purpose of calcium

Answer 20

growth of strong bones and teeth

Question 21

purpose of iron

Answer 21

formation of red blood cells

Question 22

purpose of fibre

Answer 22

helps with digestion