HSS 1100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Lean Body Mass, Subcutaneous Tissue, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HSS 1100
• Professor: James Gomes

Document Summary

Health determinants are in constant interaction between each other. Lifestyle can be defined as: the sum of decisions taken by an individual that have repercussions on their health and wellbeing. Individuals who adopt poor lifestyles and poor behaviors directly increase their health risks and exposure. When these choices lead to illness or death, then a person"s lifestyle is the cause, directly or indirectly, of their own situation. Eating habits, physical activity and substance abuse. Recently, additional aspects have been included in framing a person"s lifestyle which include; The reality results in a more wholesome definition. Lifestyle is a result of the combination of choices by the individual and the opportunities and situations that arise from his or her socio-economic environment. This results in a careful equilibrium between personal autonomy and societal contribution. Eating the right food at the right time. Involving in sufficient amount of physical activity. Taking adequate amount of rest and relaxation.