Health and Fitness

Question 1

What is the definition of health?

Answer 1

A state of complete physical, mental and social well being, and the absence of disease or infirmity.

Question 2

What is the definition of fitness?

Answer 2

The ability to meet and cope with the demands of the environment.

Question 3

How can physical activity help with your mental health?

Answer 3

It can reduce stress and tension, enables you to control emotions, and releases serotonin (hormones) that make you feel happy.

Question 4

What is the definition of a sedentary lifestyle?

Answer 4

A lifestyle with irregular or no physical activity.

Question 5

What negative effects are there of living a sedentary lifestyle?

Answer 5

Higher risk of a heart attack, obesity, bad social life, low confidence, low fitness, lower life expectancy.

Question 6

BMI equation-

Answer 6

BMI = Weight in kg divided by height squared.

Question 7

What is the average calorie intake for male and female?

Answer 7

Female calorie intake- 2000 calories.

Male calorie intake- 2500 calories.

Question 8

What must your calorie intake match to keep a healthy weight?

Answer 8

Calorie intake must match the energy used to keep a healthy weight.

Question 9

What are the three somatotypes?

Answer 9

Ectomorph, mesomorph and endomorph.

Question 10

Ectomorph-

Answer 10

Usually tall, slim and has long limbs. Very low body fat, narrow shoulders, hips and chest.
An example of an ectomorph is Mo Farah.

Question 11

Mesomorph-

Answer 11

Very muscular with broad shoulders and a thin waist. described as having a wedge shaped body. Low percentage body fat.
A heavyweight boxer such as Anthony Joshua is an example of a mesomorph.

Question 12

Endomorph-

Answer 12

High percentage body fat, pear shaped body, fat around thighs and arms.
An example of an endomorph is a sumo wrestler.

Question 13

A balanced diet is-

Answer 13

Eating the right amount of calories to deal with the energy expenditure needed.

Question 14

7 food types-

Answer 14

Carbohydrates, protein, fibre, fat, vitamins, minerals and water.

Question 15

Carbs are useful for-

Answer 15

They are a main source of energy and are essential for an active body (pasta, cereal, potatoes).

Question 16

Fats are useful for-

Answer 16

Providing slow releasing energy that is a major source of energy in the body (cheese, cream, meat, oil, butter).

Question 17

Proteins are useful for-

Answer 17

Builds and repairs muscles. Important in the growth of new tissue. Very important part of the diet especially when injured (meats, pulses, fish, nuts, seeds).

Question 18

Vitamins are useful for-

Answer 18

Essential to maintain good health, required in small quantities. Helps for the body to concentrate (fruits and vegetables).

Question 19

Minerals are useful for-

Answer 19

Helping to release energy from food and is required in small amounts (fruits vegetables and meats).

Question 20

Water is useful for-

Answer 20

Essential to maintain water, failure can lead to dehydration, causing slower reaction speeds and general lack of concentration (the tap).

Question 21

Fibre is useful for-

Answer 21

Helps to prevent disease and weight gain by assisting digestion (whole grain cereal, fruit).