Paper 2- Topic 1- Health, Fitness And Wellbeing Flashcards
What are the physical health benefits of exercise (4)?
Stronger bones/ less chance of osteoporosis
Reduced chance of CHD
Reduced chance of stroke
Reduced chance of obesity
What are the negative effects of training on physical health (3)?
Overexertion leading to a heart attack or stroke
Overuse injuries
Less effective immune system
What are the benefits of exercise on emotional health (5)?
Increased self confidence/ self-esteem Stress relief Competition- feeling good if you win Reduced boredom Aesthetic appreciation- watching a good piece of skill
What are the benefits of exercise on social health (4)?
Meeting new people/ making friends
Opportunities to get together with existing friends
Improving co-operation skills
Increased social activities- decreasing antisocial behaviour
What are the government guidelines for men and women’s daily calorie intake?
Men- 2500
Women- 2000
What are the negative effects of poor dietary choices (3)?
Anorexia
Obesity
Diseases- rickets, scurvy, osteoporosis
What are the negative effects of alcohol on health (4)?
Heart failure
Increased blood pressure
Increased weight
Liver disease/ cancer
What are the negative effects of smoking in health (6)?
Strokes Bronchitis Heart disease Blood clots Emphysema Lung cancer
What are the negative effects of alcohol on performance (4)?
Slower reaction times
Decreases mobility
Loss of co-ordination
Loss of concentration
What are the negative effects of smoking in performance (2)?
Breathlessness
Reduced oxygen-carrying capacity
What is a sedentary lifestyle?
A lifestyle where there is very limited or no physical activity
What is the definition of overweight?
Your weight is more than the expected weight for your height and sex
What is the definition of overfat?
You have more fat than you should have
What is the definition of obese?
People who are very Overfat- to a level that is seriously unhealthy and a danger to health
What are the macronutrients (3)?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
What are the micronutrients (4)?
Fibre
Water
Vitamins
Minerals
What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?
Simple are fast to break down- good for just before an event as they provide short bursts of energy
Complex take longer to break down- good for the night before the event as they provide slow burning energy
What affects optimum weight (4)?
Height
Bone structure
Sex
Muscle girth
What is carbo loading?
Before an event:
Reduce the amount of exercise
Eat a high carbohydrate diet
Reduce fibre intake
