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Term
wellness
Definition

the new health goal

-overall optimal wellbeing

-dynamic process of growth

Term
physical
Definition
eats well, exercise, no harmful habits
Term
emotional
Definition
trust, self-esteem/acceptance, satisfying relationships, shar feelings
Term
intellectual
Definition
open to new ideas, humor, questions things, master new skills
Term
spiritual
Definition
guiding beliefs, love, compassion, joy, forgiving
Term
interpersonal & social
Definition
relationships, communication skills, volunteering
Term
environmental or planetary
Definition
learn aboutand protecting against hazards, reduce or eliminate
Term
contributing factors in wellness
Definition

- heredity-30%

- environment

-accessibility to health care

-diviersity - education, gender, ethnicity

 

Term
leading causes of death: the 20th century
Definition

- infectious diseases

+pneumonia

+TB

+diarrhea

-evironmental conditions

+un-refrigerated food

+poor sanitation

+oxygen and water pollution

 

Term

major health threats in the 21st century

Definition

heart disease

stroke

cancer

chronic lower respiratory disease

diabetes

unintentinal deaths

Term

two health goals for the next decade

 

Definition

increase quality of years for a healthy life

eliminiate health disparities among americans

Term
what can i do today?
Definition

-15 minute walk

-introduce yourself to someone new, and remember their name

-recycle

-smile

-laugh

Term
physical activity
Definition

body movement carried out by the skeletal muscles and requires energy

Term
exercise
Definition
planned/structured, repetitive movement of the body designed to improve or maintain physical fitness
Term
physical fitness
Definition
a set of attributes that allows teh body to adapt to the demands and stress of physical effort
Term
current trends in physical activity
Definition

physical activity levels have declined

- americans spend eight and a half hours daily in activities such as t.v., computers, reading, radio, movies

Term
according to healthy people 2010
Definition

1. more than 55% of u.s. adults do not angage in recommended weekly physical activities

2. 25% are not physically active at all!

Term
benefits of physical activity
Definition

1. improved physical functioning for daily activities as well as leisure activities

2. improved quality of life ex. energy, mental outlook, social interaction

3. decreased risk of chronic disease

-cardio vascular disease

-diabetes

-arthritis

-osteoporosis

Term

how active should i be for health promotion/decreased risk of disease

Definition
30 minutes of brisk walking on most days
Term
how active should i be for health promotion and weight management
Definition

-engage in 60 daily minutes of physical activity to prevent

- engage in 60-90 daily minutes of physical activity to lose weight

Term
how active should i be for physical fitness
Definition

-lifestyle physical activity improves health but not fitness

-a structured, formal exercise program

Term
what is moderate physical activity
Definition

1. high intensity = less time

2. continuous activities require less time

3. low intensity improves health, not necessarily fitness

Term
5 components of physical fitness
Definition

1. cardio respiratory endurance

2. muscular strength

3. muscular endurance

4. flexibility

5. body composition

Term
cardio respiratory endurance
Definition
ability of the body to perform prolonged, long muscle, dynamic exercises at moderate to high levels of intensity
Term
muscular strength
Definition
amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort
Term

muscular endurance

Definition
ability of muscle or group of muscles to remain contracted or contract rapidly
Term
flexibility
Definition

range of motion in a joint or group of joints

Term
body composition
Definition
the proportion of fat and fat free mass (muscle, bone, water) in teh body
Term

the principles of training

Definition

-specificity

-progressive overload

-reversibility

Term
specificity
Definition

adapting to type of trainting

-the body adapts to the type of and amount of stress placed on it

-to develop a particular fitness component do exercises that go with that

Term
progressive overload
Definition

adapting to amount of training

1. placing increasing amounts of stress on the body causes adapting that improves fitness

2. gradual progress is critical

 

Term
FITT principle
Definition

F-frequency-how often

I-intensity-how hard

T-time-how long

T-type-mode of activity

Term
reversibility
Definition

adapting to a reduction in training

1. fitness improvements are lost when demands on body are lowered

2. if you stop exercising, up to 50% of fitness improvements lost within two months

Term
individual differences-limits on adaptability
Definition
there are large individual differences the ability to improve fitness, body composition and sport skills
Term
guidelines for training
Definition

-train the way you want your body to change (priniciple=specificity)

-regularly (consequences for not? reversiblity)

-start slow, go gradually (overload)

Term
guidelines for training, additionally
Definition

-warm up and cool down

-listen to your body, and get adequate rest

-fuel your activity appropriately

-try training with a partner

- vary your activities

-have fun

-track your progress

-keep your exercise program in perspective

Term
what is nutrition
Definition
the science that studies food
Term
what is a healthful diet
Definition

1. meeting in teh RDA's for all esential nutrients

2. is adepuate, moderate, adn balanced

Term
nutrients
Definition
the chemicals in food that are critical to growth
Term
macronutrients
Definition
proteins, carbs, fats
Term
micronutrients
Definition
vitamins, minerals, water
Term
dietary reference intakes (DRIs)
Definition
a set of nutritional values that apply to healthy people
Term
macronutrient DRIs
Definition

EER & AMDR

Term
EER
Definition
approximate number of calories you need per day
Term
AMDR
Definition
describes portion of energy intake that should come from each macronutrient
Term
Micronutrient DRI's
Definition
RDA, AI, UL
Term
RDA
Definition
daily intake level of a nutrient required to meet the needs of 97%-98% of people in a particular category
Term
AI
Definition
required average intake when RDA is not established (vitamin C, Calcium, etc)
Term
UL
Definition
increase average daily intake level thats not likely to have adverse effects
Term
an adequate diet
Definition
provides enough energy, nutrients and fiber to support a healthy person
Term
a balanced diet
Definition

contains combinateions of food which provide proper balance of nutrients

-try to consume RDA of all nutrients, but avoid going over UL

Term
varity refers to
Definition
eaty many different types of foods each day (items from each food group in pyramid daily)
Term
a healthful diet
Definition

-contains the right amounts of carbs, fats, proteins

-eat what you want, just not always how much

Term
tools for designing a healthful diet
Definition

-DRI's

-food labels

-dietary guidelines

-mypyramid (AKA food guide pyramid)

-diet plans

Term
nutrient density
Definition
relative  amount of micronutrient per calories of food -get more nutrients for each calorie
Term
FDA requires food labels on most products- labels must include:
Definition

1. statement of identity

2. net contents of the package

3. manufacturers name and address

4. ingredients list

5. nutrition facts panel

Term
nutrition facts panel
Definition

1. serving size/ servings per container

2. calories per serving and calories per servings of fat

3. list of nutrients

4. percent daily value(%DV)

Term
serving size/servings per container
Definition

- used to plan appropriate amounts of food

-standardized serving sizes allow for comparisons among similar products

-are serving sizes reasonable

Term
calories per serving a calories per servings of fat
Definition
used to determine if a product is relatively high in energy and fat
Term
list of nutrients
Definition

-fat (total and saturated)

-cholesterol

-sodium

-carbohydrates

-protein

- some vitamins and minerals

-vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron

Term
%DV
Definition
-describes how much one serving contributes to your total intake of a nutrient
Term
health claims
Definition
statements about the contents in food. whcih may indicate its association with chronic disease
Term
right side of the heart pumps to
Definition
the lungs
Term

the left side of the heart pumps to

Definition
the blood vessels
Term
blood pressure
Definition
force exerted by the blood on teh walls of the blood vessels; created by pumping action of the heart
Term
systole
Definition
BP during contraction of the heart
Term
diastole
Definition
BP during relaxation of the heart
Term
ateries
Definition
carry blood away from the heart
Term
veins
Definition
carry blood to the heart
Term
capillaries
Definition

very small blood vessels that distribute blood to all parts of the body

Term
alveoli
Definition
tiny air sacs in the lungs through whose walls gases such as oxygen and co2 diffuse in adn out of blood
Term

4 main steps of circulation in the heart

Definition

1. enters right atrium rom cavas

2. puped to lungs for oxygen

3. flows into left atrium

4. verntricle pumps blood to aorta-rest of the body

Term
 cardiorespiratory at rest
Definition

HR-50-90 beats/min

BR- 12-20/min

BP- 110/70

cardiac output- 5 quarts/min

blood distributed to muscles: 15-20%

Term
cardiorespiratory during exercise
Definition

HR- 170-210 beats/min

BR- 40-60/min

BP-175/65

cardiac output: 20+ quarts/min

blood distributed to muscles: 85-90%

Term
VO2-max
Definition
determines how intensly a person can perform endurance exercise and for how long
Term
field tests for maximal oxygen consumption
Definition

-the 3 minute step test

-the 1 mile walk test

-the 1.5 mile run-walk test

 

Term

major benefits for the hearth

Definition

1. improved cardiorespiretory functioning

2. improved cellular metabolism

3. reduced risk of chronic disease

Term

psychological effects of cardio respiratory exercise

Definition

decreased depression, stress, anger, anxiety, hostility

improved sleep

 

Term
what fuels our physical activity and exercise
Definition
ATP
Term
where does ATP come from
Definition
the three energy systems
Term
what fuels the energy system
Definition
glycogen and fats
Term
how much glucose and fat am i using
Definition
the crossover effect
Term
adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Definition
the energy "currency" of the body
Term
the body only stores engouh ATP for...
Definition
1-3 seconds of activity
Term
after depleting ATP stores, muscles...
Definition
turn into other sources of energy, the energy pathways
Term
energy pathways
Definition

1. immediate or "explosive"

2. anaerobic or "glycoysis"

 3. aerobic or "oxidative"

Term
Pathway 1
Definition

immediate or "explosive"

-can only be sustained for a very brief time

-does not require oxygen

-uses creatine phosphate (CP)

Term
pathway 2
Definition

anaerobic or "clycolysis"

-high intensity that can be maintained for a short duration

-does not utilize oxygen

-relies primarliy on muscle glycogen

Term
pathway 3
Definition

aerobic or "oxidative"

- lower intensity activity that can be maintained for longer durations

-used for activity that lasts longer than 2 minutes

-uses oxygen to create ATP

-relies on both muscle glycogen and blood glucose

Term

carbohydrates and fats...

Definition
are used to produce ATP
Term
carbohydrates are mostly used for...
Definition
high intensity activity (anaerobic)
Term
fats are used for...
Definition
low intensity exercise and for exercise of long duration (aerobic)
Term
proteins are...
Definition
not used as a fuel source for exercise
Term
carbohydrates
Definition

literally means "hydrated carbon"

Term
simple carbs
Definition

-glucose- sugar in nature and the only form of energy for the brain and nervous system

-fructose- the sweetest sugar in nature

Term
complex carbs
Definition

-starch- long chain glucose molecules in plants

-glycogen- long chain glucose molecules in humans

Term
fiber
Definition
the non digestable parts of plants
Term
adequate fiber intake can help prevent..
Definition

1. colon cancer and other GI diseases

2. hemorrhoids, constipation, and motility problems

3. heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and obesity

Term
what do complex carbs protect against?
Definition
rapid increases in blood glucose levels
Term
fiber does?
Definition

-keeps you feeling fuller longer

-helps block the absoption of some dietory cholesterol in the blood stream

-protects against rapid increases in blood glucose levels

Term
where to find fiber
Definition
cereal, fruit, veggies, beans, lentils
Term
what are fats
Definition

lipids

Term
lipids
Definition
a diverse class of molecules that are insoluble in water
Term
types of fats
Definition

saturated-solid at room temp

mono/polyunsaturated- liquid at room temp

trans fatty acids- oils altered into a more stable form

 

Term
why do we need fats
Definition
energy and to obtain essential fatty acids, for fat solubale vitamins, important portant part of cell membrane and nerve sheathing, protects of internal organs and insulation to retain body heat
Term

muscular strength

Definition

the amount of force a muscle can produce witha single maximum effort

Term
muscular endurance
Definition
the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain a level of muscular force  (remain contracted) or to contract repeatedly
Term
muscles consist of many...
Definition
muscle fibers (cells) connected in bundles
Term
muscle fibers are made up of...
Definition
myofibrils
Term
strength training increases..
Definition
the size of muscle fiers and muscle architecture=hypertrophy
Term
inactivity...
Definition
reverses the processs=atrophy
Term
slow-twitch fibers
Definition

-are fatigue resistant

-don't contract as rapidly and forcefully as fast-twitch fibers

-rely primarily on oxidative energy system

-are used to predominantly in aerobic activities

Term
fast-twitch fibers
Definition

-fatigue more quickly that slow-twitch fibers

-contract rapidly and forcefully

-rely more on nonoxidative energy system

- are used predominantly in anaerobic activities

Term
motor unit
Definition
a motor neuron and all the muscle fibers its connected to
Term

physiological effects of strength training

 

Definition

-increased muscle mass and size of muscle fibers

-increased utilization and coordination of motor units

- increased stregth of tendons, ligaments, and bones

Term
benefits of muscular strength and endurance
Definition

-improved performance of physical activities

-improved body composition

-improved muscle and bone health with aging

-enhanced self-image and quality of life

-prevention and management of injuries and chronic disease

 

Term

muscular strength assessed by...

Definition

determining the 1 rep max (1rm) the maximum resistance that can be lifted once

Term
muscular endurance assessed by...
Definition
counting the max number of repition of a muscular contraction
Term
types of strength training exercises
Definition

static (isometric)

dynamic (isotonic)

concentric contraction

eccentric contraction

Term
static (isometric)
Definition
muscle contraction without a change in teh length of a muscle
Term
dynamic (isotonic)
Definition
muscle contraction with a change in length of the muscle
Term
concentric contraction
Definition
muscle applies force as it shortens
Term
eccentric contraction
Definition
muscle applies force as it lengthens
Term
set
Definition

a group of repititions followed by a rest period

Term
proteins
Definition
large complex molecules composed of amino acids
Term
essential amino acids
Definition

cannot be produced by body.. you need it from food

Term
nonessential amino acids
Definition
can be made by body
Term
complete protein
Definition
contains sufficient amount of all 9 essential amino acids
Term
incomplete protein
Definition
does not contain all essential amino acids
Term
complementary proteins
Definition
two protein sources that together supply all 9 amino acids
Term
the most important amino acids for muscle fitness are..
Definition

-argini: a building flock for other amino acids

-glutamine: most abundant

-leucine: improves protein synthesis

Term
risk of too much protein
Definition

1. high cholesterol & heart disease

2.possible bone loss

3. kidney disease

Term

vegan

Definition
vegetarian who eats no animal products
Term
lacto-vegetarian
Definition

vegetarian who includes milk and cheese products

Term
lacto-ovo-vegetarian
Definition
vetarian who includes mlik and cheese and egg products
Term
partial vegetarian, semivegetarian, or pescovegatrian
Definition
vegetarian who includes egg, milk, and cheese products and small amounts of poultry and seafood
Term
static stretching
Definition
slowly stretching a muscle and holding it in stretched position
Term
dynamic stretching
Definition
muscles are stretched by moving joints fluidly and slowly through range of motion in a controlled manner
Term
passive stretching
Definition
muscles are stretched by force applied by an outside source
Term
active stretching
Definition
muscles are stretched by the contraction of the opposing muscle
Term
the safest stretching technique is
Definition
static
Term
benefits of flexibility and stretching exercises
Definition

-joint health

-prevention of lower back pain and injuries

-relaxation

-good posture and balance

-improved body position and strength

-lifetime wellness benefits

Term
back health-the spine
Definition

-provides structural strength/suport for the body

-supports body weight and transmits it to lower body

-allows movement of head and neck

-surrounds and protects the spinal cord

Term
causes of back pain
Definition

-any movement that causes excessive stress

-exess body weight

-arthritis/osteoporsis

-frequent twisting, lifting, bending, etc

-poor muscle endurance

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