health, well being Flashcards
Health
A state of complete physical, social, mental wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Well-being
Involves physical, mental and social well-being. The dynamic process that gives people a sense of being comfortable, healthy or happy
Somatotype
A method of classifying body type. Body types: ectomorph endomorph mesomorph
Mesomorph
A somatotype, characterised by a muscular appearance. Individuals with wide shoulders and narrow hips
Social health and well being
-Basic human needs are being met (food, shelter and clothing).
- friendship and support
-value in society
-socially active
-little stress in social circumstances
It works in conjunction with physical and mental health.
Sedimentary lifestyle
A lifestyle with irregular or no physical activity
Physical health and well being
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
obese
A term used to describe people with a large fat content, caused by an imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure. A body mass index (BMI) of over 30 or over 20% above standard weight for height ratio
Mental health and well being
A state of well-being in which
-every individual realises his/her own potential
-can cope with the normal stresses of life
-can work productively
-is able to make a contribution to her or his community
It works in conjunction with physical and social health.
Fitness
The ability to meet the demands of the environment
Ectomorph
A somatotype characterised by
being tall and thin with
narrow shoulders and narrow hips
Endomorph
A somatotype characterised by a pear-shaped body and a tendency towards fatness. They have wide hips and narrow shoulders
Hydration
Having enough water to enable normal functioning of the body.
Diet
the kinds of food that a person habitually eats
Rehydration
Consuming water to restore hydration.
Calorie
A unit of measurement for heat or energy production in the body. Usually expressed as Kcal.
Balanced diet
A diet that contains the right quantity of food so you only consume as many calories as you expend each day. It is also about getting the correct mix of nutrients.
Minerals
Inorganic substances which assist the body with many of its functions, eg bone formation (Calcium).
Dehydration
Excessive loss of water from the body, interrupting normal functions in the body
Vitamins
Organic substances that are required for many essential processes in the body, eg Vitamin A for structure and function of the skin.
Nutrition
The intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs. Good nutrition is an adequate, well balanced diet, combined with regular physical activity.
