Health Promotion
How many hours of sleep are recommended for a young adult to function well?
7-9 hours.
Leading cause of disability and death in this age group?
Accidents
(work, vehicle, and sports accidents and from violence.)
During early adult years what level of functioning is the body at?
Optimal!
Calorie needs vary based on what factors?
Age, gender, size, physical activity, metabolism, and stress.
How often should this age group participate in exercise and physical activity?
Daily!
What influences physical appearance?
Heredity
Environment
General State of Wellness
What has a decisive impact on the control of heart disease?
Proper diet and exercise.
What does regular, paced exercise improve?
heart and lung capacity
blood pressure
weight control
emotional health
body function
What does an increase in fatty tissue cause?
Weight Gain
Decrease in muscle strength
Stabilization of reaction time
What causes heart disease?
Increased cholesterol deposits occluding the walls of blood vessels.
How often are physicals recommended for this age group?
Annually
What is keenest around age 20 and begins to decline around age 40?
Visual acuity