Ch. 6 & 8 Physical Fitness/Wt Mgmt Study Guide

  • CH. 6 STUDY GUIDE – PHYSICAL FITNESS

    -          KNOW THE FOLLOWING TERMS:  Chronic Disease, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), Target Heart Rate Zone, FITT, Insomnia, Physical Fitness, Overtraining, Dehydration, Sleep Apnea

    -          Exercise helps you to prevent chronic diseases, cope with stress, increase your heart strength, and increase your energy level.

    -          When beginning a fitness program you should check with your doctor with any health concerns, look at the cost involved, and choose activities you enjoy.

    -          Sleep deprivation leads to stress-related problems, illness, and accidents.

    -          Walking, cycling, and swimming are all examples of AEROBIC exercise.

    -          Baseball, bowling, and weight lifting are examples of ANAEROBIC exercise.

    -          Your target heart rate zone is between 60 & 80% of your maximum heart rate.

    -          To gain benefits from exercising you should exercise strenuously at least 4/5 times a week.

     

    CH. 8 STUDY GUIDE – WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

    -         Know the following terms & definitions: energy balance, heredity, body mass index, fad diet, gastric bypass, body image, & anorexia nervosa

    -         If the amount of food energy taken in is LESS than the amount of energy used, then weight loss will occur.

    -         If the amount of food energy taken in is MORE than the amount of energy used, then weight gain will occur.

    -         Your mood, the smell & taste of food, and where you live all influence the type of food you eat.

    -         If you are on a healthy weight mgmt plan and your friends ask you to go out for ice cream, you should go but decline to eat ice cream.  Make a healthier choice instead.

    -         Having a job that depends on body shape & weight is one factor that contributes to eating disorders.

    -         If you suspect your friend has an eating disorder you should:  let your friend know you are concerned, listen to what they have to say, and advise them to see a doctor or talk to an adult.

    -         Before beginning a weight-loss plan talk to a doctor.

    -         Signs of a food allergy:  upset stomach, body aches, difficulty breathing, rash.

    -         Explain benefits of eating a healthy breakfast.

    -         Discuss health risks associated with obesity.

    -         Describe ways that food-borne illness can be prevented.

     

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