VOCABULARY HEALTH AND FITNESS
addiction
A strong desire to
do something, even though it is harmful
example: smoking, drinking alcohol, using harmful drugs such as cocaine, crack, marijuana
adolescence
The state or process of growing up, also the period of life from puberty to maturity
aerobic exercise
Exercise that uses a great deal of oxygen for a long period of time
example:
run a mile or two without stopping
agility
The
ability to move and change directions
alcohol
A
depressant drug found in some beverages
alcoholism
A disease in which a person is dependent on alcohol
anaerobic exercise
Exercise that is done for a short time and uses a great deal of oxygen
example: running full speed for 100 yards or more
artery
A blood vessel that carries blood awayfrom the heart
blood pressure
The
force of blood against the artery walls
cardiorespiratory endurance The ability to stay active without getting tired. You can run, swim, walk, or bike without becoming tired. example: running a mile or more without stopping.
cell
The
smallest living part of the body
circulatory system
Body system that moves oxygen, food, and waste through the body
coordination
The ability to use body parts and senses together for
movement
deodorant
A grooming product used under the arms to con- trol body
odor
depressants
Drugs
that slow down body functions
example:
liquor, beer, wine, and all drinks with alcohol
etiquette
The body of rules governing theway in which people behave socially or in public life.
flexibility
The ability to bend and move your body easily; you can move your arms and legs in many directions.
food group
Foods
that contain the same nutrients
food guide pyramid
A guide that shows how many servings are needed from each food group each day
grooming
Taking care of your body and having a neat and clean
appearance
health fitness
Having the heart, lungs, muscles, and joints in top condition
heart rate
The
number of times your heart beats in one minute
hygiene
Conditions
or practices of cleanliness
muscular strength
Theamount offorceyour musclescan produce; strong muscles help you lift, push, kick or pull objects. example: push-ups, pull-ups, and sit-ups
narcotic
A drug that slows down the nervous system and relieves
pain
example: morphine—used to control pain; codeine—narcotic painkiller made from morphine; heroin—illegal narcotic made from morphine
nutrients
Substances
in food that your body uses
• proteins
Used for growth and repair of cells and to supply energy
• carbohydrates
The
most useful supply of energy for your body
• fats
Used by the body for energy and to help store some vitamins
• vitamins
Help
regulate body processes and fight disease
• minerals
Help regulate body processes and build new cells
• water
Helpswith digestion; makes up most of your blood; helps remove waste products; and regulates body temperature
physical fitness
Having
your body in top condition
posture
The way you
hold your body as you sit, stand, and move
preadolescence
The period of human development just preceding adolescence
stimulants
A drug
that speeds up body functions
example: caffeine found in chocolate, coffee, tea and some soda pop; nicotine found in tobacco; cocaine and crack made from coca bush leaves
vein
A blood vessel that carries blood to the heart
locomotor movement
Body is moving through space (i.e., galloping, jump- ing, running, sliding, hopping, leaping, skipping, walking)
nonlocomotor movement
Stationary; body does not move from place to place. (i.e., balancing, reaching, stretching, swaying)
Stationary; body does not move from place to place. (i.e., balancing, reaching, stretching, swaying)
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