Health
Definition for health
A complete state of physical, emotional and social wellbeing
Definition for fitness
The ability to meet the demands of the environment
The 4 lifestyle choices affecting health
Physical activity
Diet
Recreational drugs
Work, rest, sleep balance
7 parts of a balanced diet
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Water
Fibre
Vitamins
Minerals
The energy balance equation
Energy input = Energy output
2 Physical health benefit
Cardiovascular fitness
Muscular strength
Lose weight/maintain weight
Sleep better
Healthy immune system
11 components of fitness
Cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, coordination, agility, balance, speed, power, reaction time & body composition
Sedentary lifestyle
Inactive lifestyle
Little or no physical activity
Name the 2 micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals
The 4 factors affecting optimum body weight
Gender
Height
Muscle girth
Bone structure
3 social health benefits
Teamwork
Communication skills
Meet new people/make new friends
Form and maintain good relationships
Sense of belonging
The effect of exercise on body composition
Reduces body fat
Increases muscle mass
Increases bone density
2 health problems caused by a sedentary lifestyle
Hypertension
Depression
Coronary heart disease
Type 2 diabetes
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Name the 3 macronutrients
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
2 sports that require a lower optimum body weight
Gymnastics
Diving
Jockey
4 emotional health benefits
Feel good - endorphins
More energy
Confidence
Self esteem
Stress relief
Reduced risk of dementia
2 long term effects of exercise on the cardiovascular system
Stroke volume
Cardiac output
Cardiac hypertrophy
Lower rhr
Lower blood pressure
3 health conditions caused by an unhealthy diet
Type 2 diabetes
Osteoporosis
Rickets
Scurvy
Hypertension
Provide 2 examples of a minerals
Calcium
Iron
Potassium
Sodium
Phosphorus
3 consequences of not having an energy balance
Fatigue
Underweight
Overweight
Overfat
Obesity
What type of exercise to reduces the risk of osteoporosis? Provide an example in your answer
Weight bearing exercise i.e running
resistance training i.e weight lifting
A negative health effect of being fit
Addictive
Body dysmorphic disorder
Injury
3 health conditions caused by smoking
Lung cancer
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Emphysema
Whig strategy might a marathon runner use to boost their glycogen levels prior to a big race
Carbo-loading
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index