L1: Health, Wellness, and Exercise Guidelines Flashcards
Health
Used to only refer to the abscence of disease. Now refers to overall wellbeing
Wellness
A newer and broader concept which encompassess other forms of health like environmental and spiritual health
Fitness
The ability to perform activities required of an individual
Physical activity
Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles
Exercise
A structured physical activity done with the intention to improve health and fitness
Of the adult American population in 2020, how many met aerobic or muscle-strengthening guidelines?
- 47% met aeoribic guidelines
- 31% met muscle-strengthening guidelines
Only 24% met both guidelines
What tends to happen to the rate of physical activity as people age?
It decreases. However, men are more likely than women to remain physically active regardless of age
What are 3 non-modifiable risk factors of cardiovascular disease?
- Age
- Sex
- Ethnicity
What are 3 modifiable risk factors of cardiovascular disease?
- Physical activity
- Weight
- Cholestrol levels
How much have obesity rates increased in New Zealand from 1977 to 2023?
10 - 33%
23% increase
Of obesity rates in OECD, where does New Zealand rank?
Fourth
What is the global mortality of cardiovascular disease?
31%
How does physical activity affect relative risk of mortality?
Mortality tends to decrease for all people regardless of their original level of physical activity
What is the New Zealand Ministry of Health’s physical activity guidelines for adults?
150 minutes a week of moderate intensity activity and 2 days a week of strength training
What is the main flaw with the Ministry of Health’s physical activity guidelines?
It does not define the level of intensity for strength training
