Flashcards
Unit 3 Health and Fitness
Cards in this deck (22)
- 1physical fitnessthe ability to do everyday tasks without becoming short of breath, sore, or tired.
- 2muscular strengththe amount of force muscles apply when they are used
- 3muscular endurancethe ability to use a group of muscles over and over without getting tired easily
- 4Cardiorespiratory endurancethe ability of your heart and lungs to work efficiently during physical activity
- 5flexibilitythe ability to use joints easily
- 6body compositioncompares the weight of fat in your body to the weight of your bones, muscles, and organs
- 7exerciseany activity that maintains or improves your physical fitness
- 8target heart rate zone60 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate
- 9maximum heart rate (MHR)the largest number of times your heart can beat while exercising
- 10nutrientthe substances in food that your body needs to function properly
- 11digestionthe process of breaking down food into a form your body can use
- 12dieta pattern of eating that includes what a person eats, how much a person eats, and how often a person eats
- 13caloriethe amount of energy your body gets from a food is measured in units
- 14metabolismthe process of converting the energy in food into energy your body can use
- 15carbohydratea chemical composed of one or more simple sugars
- 16fatsenergy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins
- 17proteinsnutrients that build and repair tissues and cells
- 18vitaminsorganic compounds that control several body functions
- 19mineralselements that are essential for good health
- 20Dietary Guidelines for Americansa set of suggestions that will help you develop healthy eating habits
- 21Food Guide Pyramida tool that shows you what kinds of foods to eat and how much of each food you should eat every day
- 22Nutrition Facts Labela label found on the outside packages of food that states how many servings are in the container, how many Calories are in each serving, and the amount of nutrients in each serving