Health Fitness And Well Being Flashcards
What is a sedentary lifestyle?
A lifestyle which involves little to no exercise
When and individual has an increase in heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes.
(Causes obesity)
What are performance enhancing drugs?
Provide performer with unfair advantage
What does it mean to be obese?
Having high bodily fat content, when there is more calories consumed than energy expended(BMI over 30)
Reduces components of fitness
What can obesity cause?
Affect physical health(type 2 diabetes, heart attacks
Affect mental health( suffer from depression) decrease self esteem and increase anxiety)
Poor social health:( Barriers may find it difficult to make new relationships from a lack of confidence)
What are the 3 somatotypes?
-Mesomorph
-ectomorph
-endomorph
What is an ectomorph? [SPORT EXP]
They have long limbs, low body fat and narrow shoulder, hips. (Narrow light frame)
Suitable for endurance events
What is an endomorph? {SPORT EXP}
Gathers weight around the arms, thighs and stomach. Has large percentage of fat.
Have wife hips and narrow shoulders provides more weight and power.
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What is a mesomorph? {SPORT EXP}
Has wide shoulders and narrow hips. Involved in strength, agility and speed sports. Muscular appearance
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What is physical health?
Bodily systems working well. Where heart and lungs are functioning properly .
-stronger musculoskeletal /cardio respiratory system are stronger
-reduces risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease (less obesity)
What is mental health?
State of well being where they have reduced stress and can realise their own potential
- benefits will be reduced anxiety levels, reducing stress, further reducing illness and injury
-good mindset(release serotonin to body)
What is social health?
How socially active a person is once basic needs have been met
-reduce stress
-better relationship
-improved cooperation
-boost social health
What are calories? (Kcal)
unit of measurement for heat or energy production in body
Avarage male intakes 2500 calories a day
Older poeples require less calories as metabolism begins to slow down and muscle is replaced by fat
Taller poeples/ physically active poeple require more calories as there is more bone and muscles in body
What is hydration ?
Replenishing loss water (via exercise)
A average water intake is 2litres
What is dehydration?
Excessive loss of water form body that interrupts normal functions of body.
Can cause thickening of blood and increase heart rate. Creating slower reactions, poor decision making and muscle fatigue
What are the 5 components that make a balanced diet?
-carbohydrates
-fats
-proteins
-vitamins
-minerals
