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| a multidimensional concept incorporating the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of human being |
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Wellness is a process and way of life.
The continuum rages from disability and disease to growth |
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| Diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol, obesity, and stress |
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| the leading cause of death in the U.S. and most developed countries |
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narrowing (hardening) of the coronary arteries
Can lead to myocardial ischemia (lack of blood flow to the heart) and myocardial infarction (complete blockage of blood to the heart muscle) and stroke |
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High blood pressure
Systolic > 140, Diastolic > 90 - can be either or both
Risk factors:
Diet (salt, fat, and alcohol)
Cigarette smoking
Obesity
Stress
Also may be inherited |
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uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
2nd leading cause of death in the U.S.
1/3 of cancer deaths are related to nutrition, physical inactivity, and obesity
Approximately 2/3 of all cancers are preventable
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women |
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A disease in which the body is unable to use glucose for fuel
2 types of diabetes
Type 1 - do not produce enough insulin
Type 2 - can not use insulin (cells are not sensitive to the insulin produced)
Physical activity and exercise can reduce the risk of developing diabetes and can reduce/manage Type 2 diabetes |
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| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
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4th leading cause of death in the U.S.
main form: chronic bronchitis and emphysema, 80-90% caused by smoking |
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Results from 3 factors:
Repeated injury to liver cells
Fatty change and death of liver cells
Accumulation of fibrous scar tissue
Alcohol is responsible for 3/4 of cases |
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A condition of abnormally reduced bone density. Compromises bone strength and can lead to easily fractured bones
Risk Factors:
Age
Physical inactivity
Lack of calcium and vitamin D
Family history of delicate frames |
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The leading cause of disability in the U.S.
A degenerative joint disease, the erosion of articular cartilage, usually resulting from mechanical joint stress
Pain/stiffness within the joints
Can be minimized by maintaining an active lifestyle |
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Low back pain is a common problem, affects 80% of adults at some point in their life
To prevent back pain
- Strengthen abs, spinal extensors, scapular adductors
- Stretch spinal extensors, hip flexors, hamstrings, and anterior chest muscles |
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| Physical Activity Guidelines |
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40% of adults have sedentary jobs
50 well-documented benefits of physical activity
Adults (18-65) need moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity for a minimum of 30 mins five days per week or vigorous activity for a minimum of 20 minutes three days per week |
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| skill-related, health-related, and physiologic components |
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Agility, blance, coordination, speed, and power
These skills are used in sports-specific activities and competitions |
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| Health-related components |
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| cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular fitness, flexibility, and body composition |
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| Planned, structured, and repetitive body movement |
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A level of excess body fat that increases the risk of disease
> or equal to 30 BMI
or waist girth greater than 102 for me and 88 for women |
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leading cause of preventable death and disease according to the U.S. Surgeon General
Nothing an individual can do, including diet and exercise, is as important as giving up smoking |
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