The Health Triangle
Name all 3 parts of the health triangle
Social, Mental/emotional, physical
This essential nutrient helps repair muscles. It is found in chicken and fish
protein
How can a poor diet affect your health?
it can contribute to stress, tiredness, or to the risk of developing some illnesses such as: obesity, tooth decay, high blood pressure
to prevent injury by loosening joints and improving blood flow to your muscles
How many minutes of exercise should a person get a day
60 minutes
Your ability to make and keep friends would fall under which part of the health triangle
social
This nutrient is one that people usually think is unhealthy. This helps the body store vitamins. Butter and vegetable oil is an example.
fat
What is the recommended daily calorie intake per day
2,000
weight lifting would be an example of which element of fitness
muscular endurance
Name 2 chronic health disorders related to nutrition
bulimia, anorexia, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, heart disease
How you feel about yourself, and your ability to handle stressful situations would fall under which part of the health triangle
mental/emotional
Your body uses this nutrient as its main source of energy. It can be found in pasta, rice and potatoes
carbohydrates
Why is good nutrition so important
your diet can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce risk of chronic diseases and promote overall health
What are the 3 elements of fitness
Cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular endurance/strength, flexibility
How many hours of sleep should a teen get at night
8-10 hours
Proper nutrition is associated with this part of the health triangle
physical
You need 8 cups of this essential nutrient per day. Your body is made up of 70% of this nutrient
water
Is the daily calorie intake the same for everyone? Why?
No it is not the same for everyone. For instance Michael Phelps burned anywhere from 4,000-12,000 calories per day while training for the Olympics.
How can you improve your flexibility
stretching
What is the difference between health and wellness?
Health - how you feel today. Are you sick
Wellness - a balanced triangle and how you feel over a long period of time
Negative examples: affect relationships, lead to depression, anxiety if used too much
Positive: keep up with family/friends, used for work or school in appropriate ways
Iron is necessary for your blood to deliver oxygen to your cells. Calcium keeps your bones and muscles strong. Potassium helps regulate your blood pressure. These are examples of what?
minerals
What are some diseases caused by poor nutrition
obesity, tooth decay, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, osteoporosis
Why is a cool down exercise important
to recover and bring your heart rate back to normal
This is the #1 leading cause of death in the US. It is caused by obesity, lack of exercise, poor diet, etc
Cardiovascular (heart) disease