health fitness and well being Flashcards
what is health
a state of emotional physical and social well-being
what is well-being
a state of being comfortable, healthy and happy
what positive lifestyle choices cause good health and well-being
being active
eat a balanced diet
socially connected
what is fitness
a persons ability to meet the physical demands placed on them by there environment
give 3 physical health impacts of a sedentary lifestyle
increased risk of coronary heart disease
obesity
low bone density
poor posture
how is the risk of coronary heart disease increased by a sedentary lifestyle
fatty deposits narrow or block the lumen of the coronary artery and restrict or stop oxygen to the heart
what are the benefits of physical activity on emotional health
losing weight and gaining muscle tone can improve body image and make people feel more content with themselves
excercise releases endorphins which help combat stress and looming forward to physical activity can promote positive thoughtd
what are the benefits of physical activity on social health
friendships
belonging to a group
less likely to feel lonely and isolated
what is a balanced diet
a diet that contains the correct proportions of all food types to maintain good health
what are carbohydrates
the bodys main source of energy
they are stored in the body as glycogen and when we exercise it is broken down to glucose
what are the two types of carbohydrates
simple - broken down quickly and provide quick energy
complex - release energy slowly
what do fats do
a good source of energy and certain fatty acids are good for health
what are the two types of fatty acids
saturated - too much of this increases risk of heart disease
unsaturated - much healthier and reduce risk of heart disease
what do vitamins do
an important rolein ensuring that vital chemical reactions take place
what are the types of vitamins
fat-soluble vitamins - stored in fatty tissue such as vitamin A and D
water-soluble vitamins - must be replenished everyday as they cant be stored such as vitamin C
what do minerals do
essential in all bodily functions
calcium and iron
what is fibre
indigestible parts of food and essential for healthy bowel function
helps your body absorb vital nutrients and remove waste products
what does water do
keeps joints lubricated
carries vitamins and minerals around the body
helps regulate body temp through sweating
what does dehydration result in
thirst
decreased skill level
increase body temp
muscle fatigue
