KIN 103 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: High-Density Lipoprotein, Vo2 Max, Adipose Tissue
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Unit 1 - chapter 1 wellness and fitness. Unit 3 - chapter 11 and 12 preventing chronic disease and cancer. Unit 4 - chapter 6 and 7 body comp/diabetes. Wellness: how one feels about life and ability to function effectively; determined by self. Health: overall condition of ones body and mind; determined by factors beyond your control. Metabolic, and hormonal responses to aerobic exercise training. As much as 1l change in vo2 max. Response pattern found to be similar within families. Characterized by coexistence of visceral fat, impaired fasting glucose, diabetes, reduced hdl cholesterol, increased blood pressure, triglycerides. Improve length and quality of life of canadians. Poor health leads to preventable spending in health care. Pan-canadian public health network; initiative to reduce obesity. Being physically fit makes it easier to do every day tasks. Less likely to develop heart/respiratory disease, high blood pressure, cancer. Us department of health: 30% lower risk of dying compared to inactive people.
