lifestyle choices and factors affecting optimum weight Flashcards
why is a healthy diet important
good energy levels, better sleep quality, intake lots of important nutrients
define the work/rest/sleep balance
being able to manage work rest and sleep and making sure you get enough of each
give two negative effects of overworking
don’t get enough time to sleep or rest, makes you much more anxious and stressed.
give two ways you can improve mental health
making sure to see your friends and family, exercise, make sure to get enough rest and sleep
describe a female gymnasts body
no excess weight, small, petite frame, narrow skeleton, muscular but lean arms and legs, stereotypically short
describe a male sumo wrestlers body
lots of excess weight, high fat percentages, large muscle girth underneath the fat, big bones and broad skeleton
give two ways you can maintain optimum weight
regular exercise and a healthy diet
what four things affect optimum weight
gender, height, muscle girth, bone structure
w much body fat do average men and women have
men 20%, women 30%