A complete state of physical, social and mental well-being, and not merely the absence of disease
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Fitness
The ability to meet the demands of the sporting environment
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Exercise
A physical activity that produces a positive physiological and/or anatomical adaptation/benefit
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Link between health, fitness and exercise
General exercise is needed to achieve a state of physical well-being i.e. exercise that aids health; Specific exercise is required to achieve fitness i.e. exercise that is training specifically for sport
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Health benefits of an active lifestyle
Increased Confidence/Motivation/Muscle Mass/Resting Metabolic Rate; Lowered Body Fat/Blood Pressure; Lowered risk of CHD/Diabetes/High Cholesterol
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Components of a balanced diet (7)
Carbohydrates; Proteins; Fibre; Fats; Vitamins; Minerals; Water
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Factors that will raise BMR
Age (up to peak maturation); Eating frequent meals; Exercise; Muscle Mass; Getting Pregnant; Smoking/Caffeine; Hormones; Height; Environment
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Factors that will lower BMR
Age (after peak maturation); Fasting/Starvation; Hormones; Sleep
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