stuff to know Flashcards
What combinations make up the health triangle?
mental, physical, social
The way the parts and the systems of your body work together is called:
physical
The three major factors in developing your personality are
heredity, environment, behavior
The way you get along and work with others is called
social health
The sum or total of your physical, mental, and social health is called
wellness
The most essential element to life is:
water
Eating disorder where one suffers from an uncontrolled excessive intake of any available food:
binge eating
Eating disorder that refers to eating a large amount of food in a short time, followed by purging:
bulimnia
The ability to carry out everyday tasks and still have energy left is called:
physical fitness
The ability to move a body part through a full range of motion is:
flexibility
The “good” cholesterol that helps reduce heart disease:
HDL
The “bad” cholesterol that produces plaque and blocks arteries
LDL
What are examples of aerobic exercise?
Swimming, cross country, hiking
The range that your heart rate should be during exercise is called:
target heart rate
Type of exercise where the muscle lengthens and shortens (contracts):
isotonic
Substances in food the body needs to perform properly
nutrients
Which of the six nutrients is recommended for 30% of daily calories?
fat
Which of the six nutrients does the body use for energy last?
protein
Which nutrients are responsible for the everyday vital body processes and are needed in only small amounts?
vitamins and minerals
What is the body’s preferred source of energy?
carbohydrates
There are 9 calories per 1 gram of what?
fat
55%-65% of our daily calories should come from which nutrient?
carbohydrates
What is a fat like substance made by the human liver
cholesterol
Which nutrient is important for building and maintaining body tissue?
protein
What are the building blocks that make up protein?
amino acids
What is the most essential nutrient?
water