Health, fitness and wellbeing Flashcards

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Health

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A complete state of physical, mental & social wellbeing not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.

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Fitness

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The ability to meet the demands of the environment.

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3
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Sedentary lifestyle

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One with no or irregular physical activity.

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4
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Obesity

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BMI + 30 (Body mass index)

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5
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Somatotypes

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Ectomorph, Endomorph, Mesomorph

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Mesomorph

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  1. Muscular body mass
  2. Broad shoulders
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Ectomorph

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  1. Long legs and arms
  2. Narrow hips and shoulders
  3. Low body mass content
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Endomorph

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  1. Pear shaped body
  2. High body mass content
  3. High muscle content
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Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle

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  1. Result in obesity
  2. Increase stress
  3. Self conscious body image
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Dehydration

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Excessive loss of body water interrupting the function of the body.

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Effects of dehydration

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  1. Feeling Fatigue
  2. Blood thickening
  3. Increase in body temperature
  4. Increase in heart rate
  5. Slower reaction time
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12
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5 nutrients

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carbohydrates
proteins
fats
minerals & vitamins
fibre
water and hydration

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Carbs

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Provide us with all the energy.

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Protein

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Help our bodies to grow, repair and make new cells.

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15
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Fats

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These give us an energy store and essential fatty acids.

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Vitamins and minerals

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Help the body to use other nutrients efficiently.