Health, Fitness And Well-being

Question 1

Health

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Fitness

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Well- being

Answer 3

A mix of physical, social and mental well- being that give people a sense of being comfortable, healthy and or happy

Question 4

Physical health and well being

Answer 4

All body systems are working well, free from illness and injury. Ability to carry out everyday tasks.

Question 5

Mental health and well-being

Answer 5

Can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make contribution to there community.

Question 6

Social health and well being

Answer 6

Basic human needs are being met - food, shelter, and clothing- friendship and support. Value in society

Question 7

Sedentary lifestyle

Answer 7

A persons lifestyle choices to have no or irregular physical activity

Question 8

Consequences of living a sedentary lifestyle

Answer 8

• Become lazy and tired easily
• increased risk of hyper tension/ high blood pressure in arteries
• Lead to possible heart problems + diabetes
• Not being sociable- lead to depression

Question 9

Obesity

Answer 9

People with a large fat content caused by an imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure. BMI is over 30.

Question 10

How do you work out BMI?

Answer 10

WEIGHT

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Question 11

Obesity can affect fitness and performance by limiting and decreasing levels of…

Answer 11

Stamina/ cardio vascular endurance
Flexibility
Agility
Speed and power

Question 12

Why is obesity bad?

Answer 12

Injury - can lead to it 
Stamina levels can reduce
Blood pressure may increase 
Attack- heart attack chances increase
Diabetes - chances increase

Question 13

Effects of Obesity - Physical ill health

Answer 13

Increased risk of cancer 
Increased risk of heart diseases
Increased risk of hypertension 
Increased pressure on joints 
Increase risk of high cholesterol levels

Question 14

Effects of obesity - mental ill health

Answer 14

Increased risk of depression

Increased risk of loss of confidence

Question 15

Effects of obesity - social ill health

Answer 15

Increased risk of being unable to leave home

Increased risk of being unable to socialise

Question 16

Endomorph

Answer 16

Pear shaped body
High content of fat
Fat around arms , legs and middle

Question 17

Ectomorph

Answer 17

Very thin and lean
Narrow shoulders , hips and chest
Not much fat or muscle

Question 18

Mesomorph

Answer 18

A wedge shaped body
Large muscle content
Broad shoulders and narrow hips

Question 19

Calories - Average adult male requires

Answer 19

2500 kcal/day

Question 20

Calories - Average adult female require

Answer 20

2000 kcal/day

Question 21

What other factors does calorie intake depend on?

Answer 21

Age
Gender
Height
Life style/energy expenditure

Question 22

Carbohydrates

Answer 22

Are the main energy resource for exercise. They provide the body with glucose, however they will eventually run out after prolonged exercise

Question 23

Fat

Answer 23

Is an energy source. It provides more energy than carbs but only when working at low intensity.
Saturated fats - too much can cause heart disease and obesity

Question 24

Protein

Answer 24

Important for growth and repair of the muscle tissue

Question 25

Vitamins and minerals

Answer 25

Important for maintaining the efficient working of the body systems and general health.

Question 26

What is a balanced diet? - not important def

Answer 26

Consists of eating the correct amount of calories to match the energy you expend. Provides the body with all the nutritional needs

Question 27

What are the reasons for a balanced diet?

Answer 27

Any unused energy from food is stored as fat- can cause obesity
Suitable energy should be consumes so it is available for activity
The body needs nutrients for energy, growth and hydration

Question 28

What is a balanced diet? Important def

Answer 28

55-60% carbohydrates

25-30% fats

15-20% proteins

Question 29

How many glasses of water should you have per day?

Answer 29

8 glasses to prevent dehydration

Question 30

Hydration

Answer 30

Having enough water to drink to enable functioning of the body

Question 31

Dehydration

Answer 31

Excessive loss of body water interrupting the functioning of the body

Question 32

Rehydration

Answer 32

Consuming water to restore hydration

Question 33

Consequences of dehydration

Answer 33

Blood thickens- slows blood flow
Heart rate increases
Increase in body temperature - may over heat
Reactions become slower and decision making is poorer
May suffer from muscle fatigue or cramps

Question 34

Somatotyping

Answer 34

Classifying someone’s body type and takes into account gender, age , body fat and muscle