health, well being

Question 1

Health

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Well-being

Answer 2

Involves physical, mental and social well-being. The dynamic process that gives people a sense of being comfortable, healthy or happy

Question 3

Somatotype

Answer 3

A method of classifying body type. Body types: ectomorph endomorph mesomorph

Question 4

Mesomorph

Answer 4

A somatotype, characterised by a muscular appearance. Individuals with wide shoulders and narrow hips

Question 5

Social health and well being

Answer 5

-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.

Question 6

Sedimentary lifestyle

Answer 6

A lifestyle with irregular or no physical activity

Question 7

Physical health and well being

Answer 7

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

Question 8

obese

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Mental health and well being

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

Fitness

Answer 10

The ability to meet the demands of the environment

Question 11

Ectomorph

Answer 11

A somatotype characterised by
being tall and thin with
narrow shoulders and narrow hips

Question 12

Endomorph

Answer 12

A somatotype characterised by a pear-shaped body and a tendency towards fatness. They have wide hips and narrow shoulders

Question 13

Hydration

Answer 13

Having enough water to enable normal functioning of the body.

Question 14

Diet

Answer 14

the kinds of food that a person habitually eats

Question 15

Rehydration

Answer 15

Consuming water to restore hydration.

Question 16

Calorie

Answer 16

A unit of measurement for heat or energy production in the body. Usually expressed as Kcal.

Question 17

Balanced diet

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

Minerals

Answer 18

Inorganic substances which assist the body with many of its functions, eg bone formation (Calcium).

Question 19

Dehydration

Answer 19

Excessive loss of water from the body, interrupting normal functions in the body

Question 20

Vitamins

Answer 20

Organic substances that are required for many essential processes in the body, eg Vitamin A for structure and function of the skin.

Question 21

Nutrition

Answer 21

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.