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Health, fitness and well-being Flashcards

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What is the definition of health

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

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What is the definition of fitness?

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The ability to meet or cope with the demands of the environment

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What is the definition of physical health and well-being?

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All body systems working well, free from illness and injury. Ability to carry out everyday tasks. It works in conjunction with social and mental health.

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What are the benefits of physical health and well-being?

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  • avoids obesity
  • enables you to carry out everyday tasks
  • reduces risk from illness
  • improves the heart function and efficiency of the body system
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What is the definition of a sedentary lifestyle?

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A lifestyle with irregular or no physical activity

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What is the definition of obese?

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People with a large fat content caused by an imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure.

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What is the formula for BMI?

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BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height2 (m2)

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What is a somatotype?

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It is a body type

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What are the three somatotypes?

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Endomorph, mesomorph and ectomorph

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What is an endomorph?

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Characterised by a pear shaped body/fatness with wide hips and narrow shoulders

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What is a mesomorph?

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Characterised by muscular appearance with wide shoulders and narrow hips

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What is an ectomorph?

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Characterised by being tall and thin with narrow shoulders and long arms

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What activities would an ectomorph do?

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High jump, endurance activities

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What activities would an endomorph do?

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Front row rugby, shot put, sumo wrestling and anything that requires bulk

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What activities would a mesomorph do?

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Sprinting, weightlifting and playing rugby

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What are the dangers of s sedentary lifestyle?

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  • increase risk of developing poor self esteem
  • increased risk of heart disease
  • increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes
  • increased risk of poor sleeping patterns
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How could you avoid a sedentary lifestyle?

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  • change your diet and daily routine

- try and play more sports and be active

18
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What factors effect calories required?

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  • age
  • gender
  • height
  • basal metabolic rate (BMR)
  • energy expenditure
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What does a balanced diet consist of?

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The right intake of all 7 nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water

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Definition of nutrition.

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The intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs. A good nutrition is an adequate, well balanced diet, combined with regular physical activity.

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What is hydration?

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Having enough water to enable normal functioning of the body

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What are the benefits of hydration?

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  • helps with reactions
  • helps maintain the correct body temperature
  • assists with lubrication
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What is rehydration?

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Process of restoring lost water

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What is the function of carbohydrates and where can we get them from?

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As the body requires a supply of glucose, carbohydrates acts as the main source of glucose. They provide quick energy. We can get from pasta, cereals and potatoes.

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What is the function of fats and where do we get it from?

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Fats help out to carry vitamins in the body. They provide slow energy. We can get them from fish, nuts and dairy products.

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What is the function of proteins and where can we get them from?

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These are for growth and repair of body tissues. They also have a small bit in providing energy. Only 15% of our diet needs to be protein. We can get these from meat, eggs, fish, dairy products, nuts and cereal.

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What is the function of vitamins and where can we get the from?

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These are required to maintain efficient working of the body systems and general health. Vitamins are usually organic substances. We can get these from fresh fruit and vegetables.

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What is the function of minerals and where can we get them from?

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Minerals are needed for maintaining the efficient working of body systems and general health. Minerals are inorganic substances. We can get them from fruit, vegetables and fish.

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What is the function of fibre and what can it be used for?

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fibre is important for our digestive health and regular bowel movements. They also help you feel fuller for longer, improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels and can assist in preventing some diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and bowel cancer. We fibres from fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grain cereal.

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What is the function of water and where can we get it from?

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Drinking water assists in how the body functions generally. We can get it from the tap.

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What is dehydration?

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Excessive lost of body water, interrupting the function of the body

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