health fitness and wellbeing Flashcards
what is being physically healthy and well-being
body’s organs eg. the heart working well
not suffering from illness disease or injury
being strong and fit to do everyday activities
what effects does exercsing do to your body
improves cardiovascular fitness
improves musculo-skeletal systems (muscles and bones get stronger)
attain a healthy weight
what positive effects like exercsicing reduce risks of
obesity
long term health problems
flexible and stronger
less injuries may occur
what can weight bearing exercises prevent
osteoporosis where bones become fragile
weight bearing exercises increases bone density
what does regular aerobic fitness prevent
remove cholesterol
so blood can flow easy
which reduces CHD coronary heart disease, strokes and damage arteries
what is type 2 diabetes
disease that gives you high blood sugar levels
what is your blood sugar level controlled by
insulin
how can regular exercise avoid diabetes
maintain healthy weight
improves how sensitive to insulin your cells are
means you are less likely to become insulin resistant
what is being emotionally healthy and well-being mean
feel content and confident
you are able to manage emotions and cop with challenges
don’t have too much anxiety or stress
not suffering from mental illness
what can physical activity do to your mental attitude
increase your self-esteem and confidence
competing against others leads to dealing with pressure
relieves stress
releases endorphins make you feel good
what is social health and well-being
you have friends
believe you have some worth
you have food, shelter and clothing