Health and Fitness

• What is health?

  The complete state of physical metal and socoal wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
• What is fitness?

  being able to cope with the demands of your environment
• what is a sedentary lifestyle?

  A lifestyle with little or irregular physical activity
• What is obesity?

  A BMI of over 30, usually caused by an imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure
• What are the three components of health?

  Physical, social, mental
• how does obesity affect performance?

  Limits flexibility

  limits cardiovascular endurance

  limits agility

  Limits speed and power
• what BMI is considered underweight?

  less than 20
• What is the purpose of proteins?

  they are used for growth, repair and to rebuild muscle
• what social effects does regular exercise have?

  teamwork skills

  opportunity to socialise

  co-operation
• what is an endomorph?

  pear shape

  narrow shoulders

  wide waist

  fat around middle an thighs
• What is the purpose of carbs?

  the body’s main source of energy

  they make 55-60% of daily intake
• what is a simple carb?

  quick release energy

  they are found in sugars
• what sports would an ectomorph be good for?

  long distance running

  football
• what is an ectomorph?

  very thin and lean

  narrow shoulders and hips

  not much fat or muscle
• what happens due to dehydration?

  blood thickens

  heart rate increases

  body temp increases

  slow reaction time

  muscle fatigue
• what sports would a mesomorph be good for?

  sprints

  weightlifting
• what are the mental consequences of obesity?

  depression

  loss of confidence

  low self esteem
• how does obesity affect performance?

  limits cardiovascular endurance

  limits flexibility

  limits agility

  limits speed/power
• what is the purpose of vitamins and minerals?


  to maintain proper body function
• what is the. purpose of water?


  to keep body temp stable

  it makes up more than half the body

  at least 2 litres per day needed
• what causes more need for water?

  level of activity

  temperature of environment
• how does obesity affect health and well-being?

  struggle to do everyday tasks

  risk of heart disease

  fatigue

  hypertension

  risk of diabetes

  high cholesterol

  low self esteem

  depression

  loss of confidence

  struggle to meet friends

  struggle to get a job
• what is the purpose of fats?

  they are a secondary source of energy

  they make up 25-30% of daily intake
• what is an unsaturated fat?

  a natural “healthy” fat

  the are found in fish and oils
• what is a saturated fat?

  an unnatural ‘unhealthy’ fat

  they should only be consumed in small amounts
• what are the physical consequences of obesity?

  cancer

  heart disease

  heart attacks

  diabetes

  high cholesterol
• what are the conseqences of a sedentary lifestyle?

  weight gain

  heart disease

  hypertension

  diabetes

  poor sleep

  lethargy

  poor self esteem
• what mental effects does regular exercise have?

  release of serotonin

  emotional control

  reduces stress
• wha are the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle?

  weight gain

  heart disease

  hypertension

  poor sleep
• what is a mesomorph?

  wedge shape

  large muscle content

  broad shoulders

  thin waist
• what are the five nutrients?

  Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins + minerals and water