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15 Cards in this Set
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Physical Health |
All body systems working well free of injury, and able to carry out everyday tasks. |
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Mental Health |
A state of well-being in which a person realizes their potential, is able to cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to society. |
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Social Health |
Basic human needs (food, clothing and shelter) are being met and an individual is socially active. They experience little stress in social situations, and have friends and a support network. |
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Fitness |
The ability to meet, or cope with, the demands of the environment. |
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Sedentary Lifestyle |
A lifestyle with irregular or no physical activity. |
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Obesity |
A term used to describe people with a high fat content, caused by an imbalance in the number of calories consumed and the amount of energy expended. Obesity is defined as a body mass index over 30 or being over 20 percent above the standard weight ratio. |
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Somatotype |
A method of classifying body types. There are 3 somatotypes: ectomorph, mesomorph and endomorph. |
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Ectomorph |
A somatotype characterized by being tall and thin with narrow shoulders and hips. |
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Mesomorph |
A somatotype characterized by a muscular appearance, wide shoulders and narrow hips. |
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Endomorph |
A somatotype characterized by a pear-shaped body and a tendency towards fatness. Endomorphs have wide hips and narrow shoulders. |
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Hydration |
Having enough water in the body to enable it to function normally. |
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Nutrition |
The intake of food, considered in relation to the body's dietary needs. Good nutrition takes the form of an adequate, well-balanced diet. |
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Dehydration |
Excessive loss of water from the body, interrupting the normal functioning of the body. |
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Rehydration |
Consuming water to restore hydration. |
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Ability |
An inherited, stable trait that determines an individual's potential to learn or acquire a skill. |
