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Health Final- Vocabulary
Cunningham
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Fitness
9th Grade
01/19/2010

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health
Definition
the combination of your physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being
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physical health
Definition
how your body works together
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mental/emotional health
Definition
your feelings and how you relate to others
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social health
Definition
the way you get along with others
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welness
Definition
an overall state of well-being, or total health
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continuum
Definition
shows that your health is on a sliding scale with many degrees of health and wellness in between
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lifestyle factors
Definition
personal behaviors and habitats related to the way a person lives, that help determine his or her level of health
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your____________ can also affect how you take care of yourself
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attitude
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prevention
Definition
practicing healthy habits to keep a person well and free from disease and other ailments
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health education
Definition
the providing of accurate health info in such a way as to influence people to change attitudes so they take positive action about they're health
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heredity
Definition
all the traits and properties that are passed along biologically from both parents
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environment
Definition
the sum total of your surroundings; family, where you grew up, where you live, all of your current experiences
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physical environment
Definition
can affect all areas of your health
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social environment
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includes your family and other people with whom you come into contact daily
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behavior
Definition
the one factor everyone can control in his or her life
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risk factors
Definition
actions or behaviors that represent a potential health threat
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name some risk factors
Definition
tobacco use, alcohol or drugs, unhealthy eating, physical inactivity
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cummulative risks
Definition
risks that increase gradually and may add up to a total that is greater than expected
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physical fitness
Definition
the ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands
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benefits of fitness: physiological
Definition
stronger, better weight control, improve flexibility, improve sleep/ more energy, better metabolism
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benefits of fitness: psychological
Definition
self-esteem, stress reducer, able to be more productive, more mentally alert
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body composition
Definition
ratio of muscle to fat
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flexibility
Definition
range of motion
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muscle strength
Definition
the amount of force that muscle can exert
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muscle endurance
Definition
ability of the muscle to work over a period of time
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cardiorespiratory endurance
Definition
ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to work over a period of time
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sedentary lifestyle
Definition
way of life that requires little movement or exercise
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metabolism
Definition
the process by which your body gets energy from food
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basal metabolism
Definition
the minimum amount of energy required to maintain the life processes in a body
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aerobic exercise
Definition
vigorous activity in which oxygen is continuously taken in for a period of at least 20 minutes
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examples of aerobic activities:
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jogging, swimming, dancing, cycling, power walking
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anaerobic exercise
Definition
intense bursts of activity in which the muscles work so hard that they produce energy without using oxygen
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examples of anaerobic exercises:
Definition
sprinting, weight training, football
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isometric
Definition
muscle tension with little or no movement of body parts (pushing against a door or wall)
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isotonic
Definition
combined muscle contraction with repeated movements (push ups, pull ups, sit ups, weight lifting)
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isokinetic
Definition
involves resistance throughout an entire range of motion (exercise bands)
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physical activity
Definition
includes any form of movement whether purposeful or incidental
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lifestyle activities
Definition
any form of activity that is a normal part of your daily routine or recreations and that promote good health throughout a lifetime
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agility
Definition
ability to control the body's movement and change body position quickly
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balance
Definition
the ability to remain upright while standing or moving
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coordination
Definition
ability to use 2 or more body parts together
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speed
Definition
ability to move a distance in a short period of time
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reaction time
Definition
the rate of movement once a person realized the need to move
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power
Definition
the ability to use force with great speed
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nutrients
Definition
the substances in food that your body needs to function properly, to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
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your eating habits stem from what?
Definition
both a physical need and a psychological desire for food
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hunger
Definition
the natural drive that protects you from starvation. a physical need.
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appetite
Definition
a desire, rather than a need to eat. it is shaped by factors in your environment.
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name a few environmental factors
Definition
culture, family & friends, time & money, advertisements, emotions
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nutrition
Definition
the process by which the body takes in and uses food
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carbs
Definition
the starches and sugars found in foods. They are the bodies preferred source of energy
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simple carbs
Definition
(or sugars) are present naturally in fruits, some vegetables, and milk
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complex carbs
Definition
(or starches) are found in great supply in rice and other grains, seeds, nuts, legumes, and potatoes
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before the body uses carbs it must be converted into what?
Definition
glucose
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when too much carbs are consumed and not used its stores as what?
Definition
body fat
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proteins
Definition
nutrients that help build and maintain body tissues
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name the 9 essential amino acids that must come from the food you eat:
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fish, beef, poultry/chicken, egg, cheese, milk, yogurt, beans, soy bean products
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complete proteins
Definition
all the essential amino acids that the body needs and the proper amounts
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incomplete proteins
Definition
foods that lack some of the essential amino acids
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fats
Definition
represent the most concentrated form of energy available
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chemically fats are a type of _________ that does not dissolve in water
Definition
lipid
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saturated fats
Definition
include animal fats and oils, such as pal oil, kernel oil, and coconut oil. too much of these increase the risk of heart disease
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unsaturated fats
Definition
most vegetable fats, including olive, canola, soybean, corn, and cottonseed oils. these are associated with a reduced risk of heart disease.
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cholesterol
Definition
a fat like substance that is produced in the liver of all animals. found only in foods of animal origin
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fats provide .....
Definition
a cushion for organs & insulates body against heat and cold
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vitamins
Definition
compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients
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water soluble vitamins
Definition
include vitamin c and other vitamins in the vitamin b complex. they dissolve in water and pass easily into the bloodstream
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fat soluble vitamins
Definition
absorbed and transported by fat and vitamins A,D,K,and E
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minerals
Definition
inorganic substances that the body cannot manufacture, but that act as catalysts regulating the body processes
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name some trace minerals
Definition
iron, iodine, copper, calcium
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name some functions of water
Definition
carries nutrients, lubricates joints and muscles membranes, transports waste from cells, eliminates waste, absorbs nutrients, enables you to swallow and digest food, sweating
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