Introduction to Wellness and Fitness

Wellness Dimensions

Out of the 6 dimensions of wellness, what are 3?

a. Physical, emotional, and social

Exercise and Diet

Stretching

Should you stretch before and after working out?

True

Fat Consumption

What fat do you try to avoid eating?

a. Calories

b. Trans fat

c. Saturated fat

d. Unsaturated fat

Dieting for Weight Loss

Is going on a diet good for you when trying to lose weight?

False

FITT Principle

Dimensions of FITT

What are the four dimensions that are represented by the FITT acronym?

Answer:

  • Frequency
  • Intensity
  • Time
  • Type

Exercise Frequency

According to the FITT principle, how many days per week should the average person exercise?

B) 3-5

FITT Principles

Q: What are the principles of F.I.T.T.?

A: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type.

Organic Food

What qualifies food as being organic?

C. Food that contains no pesticides

D. Food that was not genetically modified

E. c and d

Good Fats vs. Bad Fats

What are the good fats? And what are the bad fats?

Answer: Good – Unsaturated, Bad – Saturated and Trans

Weight and Obesity

Overweight Adults in the US

What percentage of American adults are overweight?

a. 48%

b. 28%

c. 78%

d. 68%

Increase in Obesity

The number of obese adults has ________ from 1980 to 2004.

Answer: doubled

Body Mass Index

Q: What determines body mass index?

A: Mass divided by height

Eating Disorders

Types of Eating Disorders

Which are types of eating disorders in the US?

A. Anorexia

B. Bulimia

C. Binge eating

D. None of the above

E. All of the above

FITT Acronym Meaning

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I – ??? Intensity

T – ??? Time

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Wellness Factors

Factors Contributing to Wellness

Mention two of the six factors of wellness that contribute to the wellness continuum.

Answer: Intellectual, physical, emotional, interpersonal, spiritual, environmental