last lil things Flashcards
importance of REM sleep
renews the mind by assisting w/ learning and memory
- the brain consolidates and processes information learned throughout the day
- forms neural connection assisting w/ memory function
- neurotransmitter boost, including mood enhancers such as serotonin and dopamine
importance of sleep across childhood and adolescents
physical, cognitive and emotional impact
- alertness and attention
- cognitive performance
- resiliency
- vocabulary acquisition
- learning and memory
- growth, especially during infancy
- memory consolidation in toddlers
- executive attention
- motor skill dev
consequence of inadequate sleep
- allergic rhinitis
- immune system dysfunction
- anxiety and depression
- long term negative effects on academic performance and issues of mental health, including risk taking behaviour and substance abuse
- focus, attention
how municipalities can ensure micro-env provide and encourage healthy food choices
physical (what is available)
- communication (ads)
- economic (cost of food)
- social (beliefs and values)
- political ( policies)
consequences of excess sugar sweetened beverages
- increased energy intake
- high fructose syrup
- inc lipogenesis
- inhibit satiety signal
- reduces EE
- increase risk of weight gain
consequences of screen time
- reduction of available time for PA
- reduced metabolic rate
- increased energy intake
- influence of media ads promoting unhealthy foods & drinks
- consuming unhealthy snacks
- increase risk of metabolic syndrome
- interference with normal sleep patterns
consequences of sedentary behaviour
linked to CVD mortality
unfavourable body comp
decreased fitness
dec self-esteem
dec academic achievement
benefits of 60min of MVPA and less 2 h of screen time
- improve overall health
- improve school performane
- improve self-esteem
- maintain a healthy body weight
-improve fitness - grow stronger
- have fun playing with friends
- feel happier
- learn new skills
biological/heredity factor that affects activity behaviour in children
adiposity and nutrition
- health status
- sexual maturation
- motor skill
- physical fitness
article: name 3 factors that were positively associated with more exercise in adolescents
- sex
- ethnicity
- age (inverse)
- perceived activity competence
- intentions
- depression (inverse)
- previous physical activity
- community
- sports
- sensation seeking
- sedentary time (inverse)
- parent support
- sibling activity
- opportunities
potential causes/contributors to obesity
- motorized transport
- dec opportunities for recreational PA
- inc sedentary recreations
- 24/7 TV
- quantity/variety of energy dense foods
- inc promotion of these foods
- inc frequency to purchase food
- inc use of restaurants
- larger portions
- water replaced
articles: name 3 correlates that were correlated with physical activity
- sex
- parental overweight
- PA preferences
- intentions to be active
- perceived barrriers
- previous PA
- healthy diet
- access
- time spent outdoors
physical environment factors affecting activity behaviours in children and adolescent
- availability
- climat
- seasonal
- safety precautions
- entering working force vs studies
psychological self efficacy factors affecting activity behaviours in children and adolescent
- self schema for activity
- attitude for activity
- belief of activity
- perception of barriers
developmental vulnerability areas
- communication skills and general knowledge
- emotional maturity
- physical health and wellbeing
- social competencies
- language and cognitive development
