physical health
what are benefits of being physically healthy?
Your heart and lungs get stronger, your cholesterol levels stay at a good level, you get stronger and more flexible, your body fat to muscle ratio stay at a good level, more calories are burned
what are the 6 areas of the Healthy Eating Plate
fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy
what are the common warning signs of eating disorders
Making up excuses to get out of eating, skipping meals, eating alone or at night, trying to eat healthy, eating lots of sweets or unhealthy foods, constantly checking small flaws, excessive exercise, using dietary supplements.
what are the components of health related fitness
Muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition
what are “Healthy Proteins”
Good sources of protein include meat, fish, chicken, eggs, dairy, beans, soy foods, nuts and seeds.
Definitions of various eating disorders
Anorexia- an eating disorder where a person has a very low body weight and has a fear of gaining weight. People with this disorder use extreme efforts to try and make their weight go down.
Bulimia- an eating disorder where a person eats a lot and then tries to get rid of the extra calories in an unhealthy way.
Avoidant/restrictive disorder- when a person does not want to eat food because of a certain smell, color, taste, and or texture. You fail to meet your daily nutrition requirements because you have no interest in food.
Binge-eating disorder- when someone eats a lot of food and cannot stop even when full then when they are done eating they feel guilty or disgusted.
how to calculate your BMI
220-your age= your BMI
what are the things to try and avoid in your diet
Solid fats, salts, and sugars
what are the dangers of eating disorders
Dental problems, low bone density, dry scaly skin, organ failure, death.
what are the common treatment method for injuries
pain relief, Immobilisation, physiotherapy, corticosteroid injections, surgery and procedures, recovery from an injury.
what is the Healthy Food Pyramid
The Healthy Eating Pyramid is a simple visual guide to the types and proportion of foods that we should eat every day for good health. It contains the five core food groups, plus healthy fats, according to how much they contribute to a balanced diet based on the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
How to help someone with an eating disorder (ALEC)
Get help, avoid threats, set a caring and consistent limits, do whatever you can to promote self-esteem.
what are the two leading causes of death in the US
Heart disease and cancer
why is eating well important
Helps manage weight, prevents overweight and obesity, reduces the risk of chronic diseases, reduces the risk of immortality