HLTH 102 Lecture : Health 102 – Physical Health.docx
Document Summary
Body size and shape (height and weight, bmi) Pears (where body fat is located significantly affects health, more important than total body fat) Under/over weight (both are unhealthy, maintaining a healthy body weight is important for long-term health) As sensory acuity decreases, quality of life decreases too. Proper exercise enhances immune function, sedentary living and over-exercise compromises the immune system. 80% of immune system located in digestive system. Healthy gut is very important for optimal health. Symptoms of unbalanced gut (too much bad bacteria, need to add probiotics to. Ideal ratio between bacteria in gut: 85% good, 15% bad diet): gas & bloating, headaches, nausea, fatigue, constipation or diarrhea, sugar/refined carb. Cravings: depression (intestinal health can have large influence on mental health) Lifestyle and environmental factors affecting gut bacteria: sugar/fructose, refined grains, processed foods, pollution, antibiotics, chlorinated & fluorinated water, antibacterial soaps (compromises health in unintended way, agricultural chemicals & pesticides.
