Health Fitness And Well-being Flashcards
Define ectomorph
A somatic characterised by being tall and thin with narrow shoulders and narrow hips
Define endomorph
Characterized by a pear-shaped body and tendency towards fatness with wide hips and narrow shoulders
Define mesomorph
Characterised by a muscular appearance wide shoulders narrow hips
Define sedentary lifestyle
Lifestyle with a regular or no physical activity
Define somatotype
Method of classifying body types there a three somatotypes ectomorph mesomorph and endomorph
What are the four factors affecting calories required
Age height energy expenditure and gender
How many calories per day does the average male require
2500
How many calories does the average female required per day
2000
What percentage of the carbohydrates do we need to keep a well balanced diet
55 to 60%
What percentage of fat do you need to keep a well balanced diet
25 to 30%
What’s the percentage of protein we need to keep a well balanced diet
15 to 20%
What are the effects of dehydration
Blood thickening increase heart rate increase in body temperature increase in reaction time muscle fatigue dizziness nausea
What are the effects of ageing on the body
Strength oxygen capacity skill levels tidal volume stroke volume ill health injury flexibility