Health, fitness and wellbeing Flashcards
Health
A complete state of physical, mental & social wellbeing not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.
Fitness
The ability to meet the demands of the environment.
Sedentary lifestyle
One with no or irregular physical activity.
Obesity
BMI + 30 (Body mass index)
Somatotypes
Ectomorph, Endomorph, Mesomorph
Mesomorph
- Muscular body mass
- Broad shoulders
Ectomorph
- Long legs and arms
- Narrow hips and shoulders
- Low body mass content
Endomorph
- Pear shaped body
- High body mass content
- High muscle content
Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle
- Result in obesity
- Increase stress
- Self conscious body image
Dehydration
Excessive loss of body water interrupting the function of the body.
Effects of dehydration
- Feeling Fatigue
- Blood thickening
- Increase in body temperature
- Increase in heart rate
- Slower reaction time
5 nutrients
carbohydrates
proteins
fats
minerals & vitamins
fibre
water and hydration
Carbs
Provide us with all the energy.
Protein
Help our bodies to grow, repair and make new cells.
Fats
These give us an energy store and essential fatty acids.