Foods and Nutrition 1021 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Anemia, Cellular Respiration, Dietary Fiber

• School: Western University
• Department: Foods and Nutrition
• Course: Foods and Nutrition 1021
• Professor: Noelle Martin

Document Summary

Chapter 10: nutrients, physical activity and the body"s responses. Training- regular practice of an activity; leads to physical adaptations of the body; improve flexibility, strength, & endurance. Physical activity- bodily movement produced by muscle contractions that substantially increase energy expenditure. Exercise- planned, structured, vigorous, repetitive bodily movement that promotes or maintains physical fitness. Moderately physically active individuals live longer than the physically inactive. More women than men are physically inactive (55% of women, 45% of men) So body can repair muscles, build new tissues, dispose of wastes. Often people want to make healthy choices to ensure best outcomes from physical activity. Ability to eat more calories and get more nutrients from food. Improved body composition- less body fat, more lean mass. Improved bone density- weight-bearing pa builds bone strength. Enhanced immunity- like likely to catch colds & other infectious diseases. Lower risks of some types of cancers- especially colon, breast, and some other cancers.