Health and Wellness
Aging is characterized by decreases in:
-Max VO2 -Muscle strength -Neural function -Flexibility -Bone density -Immune function
CVD is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for men and women (___death every ___ seconds)
1 death every 33 seconds
What is skill related fitness?
1. Agility 2. Balance 3. Coordination 4. Power 5. Reaction time 6. Speed
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
1. Carbohydrate 2. Protein 3. Fat 4. Vitamins 5. Minerals 6. Water
What are some health related components of physical fitness?
1. Cardiorespiratory fitness 2. Body composition 3. Flexibility 4. Absolute strength 5. Dynamic strength
What are some motor (skill) related components of physical fitness?
1. Coordination 2. Agility 3. Power 4. Balance 5. Speed 6. Accuracy
What are the 4 types of CVD?
1. Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) (most common) 2. Cerebrovascular disease (stroke) 3. Congestive heart failure (CHF) 4. Peripheral vascular disease
Why is CVD prevalent in the police profession?
1. Critical incident stress 2. Use of alcohol & tobacco is greater than general public 3. Eating habits 4. Rotating and extended shifts
What are the 7 major risk factors for CHD?
1. Elevated blood cholesterol 2. Hypertension 3. Cigarette smoking 4. Diabetes 5. Family history 6. Sedentary lifestyle 7. Obesity
What are some major links to hypertension?
1. Excessive sodium or alcohol intake 2. Inadequate potassium, calcium, or magnesium intake 3. Obesity, genetics, chronic stress 4. Sedentary lifestyle 5. Cigarette smoking 6. Insulin resistance
What are some health related benefits of exercise?
1. Helps fight obesity 2. Reduced risk of premature death 3. Provides a 20 year physiological advantage 4. Reduced risk of heart disease 5. Strengthens the heart 6. Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes 7. Reduced risk of high blood pressure 8. Reduced risk of certain cancer 9. Increases bone density 10. Development of lean muscle mass 11. Promotes functionality as we age 12. Reduces stress and promotes well being 13. Reduces risk of lower back injury
Your Fitness Level Can Improve Your Performance in what 6 ways?
1. Improved capability for specific task performance. 2. Improved ability to mobilize the body efficiently 3. Improved tolerance to fatigue 4. Reduced risk during physical tasks 5. Betty psychological preparation 6. Reduced stress and health risks
What are some lifestyle factors that increase HDL?
1. Increase physical activity level 2. Decrease percent body fat 3. Quit smoking 4. Decrease blood triglyceride levels (fatty substance in the bloodstream)
_________ heart attacks each year in U.S., _____ of these are fatal (CHD)
1.1 million, 1/3
Each year in the U.S... Over __________ bypass surgeries Over _____________ balloon angioplasties __________ myocardial infarctions Every _____ seconds someone has a stroke
1/2 million 1/2 million 1.2 million 45 sec
No more than ___% of daily calories from saturated fat if normal blood cholesterol
10%
Only ___ states have a higher CVD mortality rate than Michigan
11
_________% of officers have high blood pressure (coronary risk factor)
16-20%
Diabetes affects __________ Americans
18 million
Officers who are inactive and unfit have a _____ times greater chance of a heart attack than those who are active and fit.
2.2
At least ___________ deaths from heart disease and stroke each year are preventable
200,000
A BMI of greater than ____ in males and females is considered overweight
25
Fiber - minimum of _____ grams/day recommended
25
U.S. health care costs have exceeded ___________ a year
3.8 trillion dolalrs
A BMI of equal to or greater than _____ is considered obesity
30
No more than ____% of daily calories from fat
30%
The average suspect who has killed cops is: _____ lbs lighter ______ years younger _______ shorter
35lbs 15 years 3-5" shorter
Carbs should comprise ______% of daily calories for most people
45-65%
Cardiovascular disease is present in: ___% of officers 25-34 ___% of officers 35-44 ___% of officers 45-54
5% 13% 21%
_____% decrease in CHD death rate in U.S. since 1965
50%
____% of the people who begin an exercise program will quit within ___ months ___% drop out within one year
50% 6 75%
-______% of officers die within 5 years of retirement - CVD is single greatest cause of.... - Officers live _____ years less than average American
50% Early retirement 15 years
Over____% of officers have both ...
50% Total cholesterol and total HDL (high density lipoprotein) ratios above acceptable levels
Secondhand smoke is responsible for an additional ________ deaths per year from CHD and an additional _______ deaths per year from lung cancer in US non-smokers
50,000 5,000
History of myocardial infraction, bypass surgery, or sudden cardiac death in immediate male blood relatives prior to age ...
55
____% of american adults are classified as being overweight or obese
55%
History of myocardial infraction, bypass surgery, or sudden cardiac death in immediate female blood relatives prior to age ...
65
No more than ___% of daily calories from saturated fat if high blood cholesterol of CVD is present
7%
Studies show that _______ % of people do not get enough exercise
75-80%
In the U.S. today, approximately ______% of all deaths prior to age 65 are preventable and unnecessary
85%
accounts for ________ of diabetic cases; rates increased by _____ in U.S. in 1990's
90-95% 40% Type 2 diabetes
What is the ideal total cholesterol for <20 year olds?
<150 mg/dl
What is the ideal total cholesterol for 20-29 year olds?
<180 mg/dl
What is the ideal total cholesterol for 30+ year olds
<200 mg/dl
weight in pounds x 703/(height in inches)^2
=BMI
Death rates begin to rise at BMI's of ..
>25
Cigarette smoking is directly responsible for ___________ deaths per year in the U.S.
>430,000
Change direction quickly
Agility
What are the responses to stress?
Avoid, alter, adapt
Maintain control
Balance
Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for...
CHD and stroke
Required by all cells as fuel for energy
Carbohydrate
Buildup of fatty plaque and/or blood clots in the arteries leading to the brain
Cerebrovascular disease (stroke)
Low fiber diets are linked to...
Colon cancer Coronary heart disease Type 2 diabetes Hemorrhoids
A gradual failure of the heart muscle to pump as much blood as it receives. With heart failure, blood moves through the heart and body at a slower rate, And pressure in the Heart increases
Congestive heart failure
Gradual transition from vigorous exercise to the resting state through total body movements and stretching for approximately _____ minutes
Cool down, 5-8 minutes
Complex movements
Coordination
Buildup of fatty plaque in the coronary arteries (process begins during childhood) Plague rupture, followed by blood clot formation causes complete blockage of coronary artery Myocardial infarction (heart attack) results
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Symptoms of heart attack include chest pain, nausea, sweating, shortness of breath, and/or pain in the left shoulder or left arm
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Cigarette smoking damages _____________, decreases _______ and promotes _____________
Damages areterial walls, decreases HDL, and promotes blood clot formation
defined as the portion of a plant that is not digested or absorbed. Fiber does not provide any nutrients, but does play a critical role in disease prevention.
Dietary fiber
Physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier
Exercise
T/F Most older people have no interest, or capacity for sexual relations
False
T/F Older people are always set in their ways and unable to change
False
T/F The majority of older people are miserable most of the time
False
What are some reinforcing factors of exercise?
Family Friends Success Doctor
Provides fuel for energy Transports and stores fat soluble vitamins Provides essential fatty acids Insulates body Protects vital tissues and organs
Fat
Regularity of time spent to improve fitness (how often one exercises)
Frequency
What are the thresholds of training?
Frequency, intensity, and time
Exercise prescription FIT guidelines... Strength...
Frequency: 2-4 days/week Intensity: Muscle endurance - low resistance - high reps (!5-20) Muscle strength - high resistance - low reps (8-10) Time: 1 set initially, work toward 3 sets
Exercise prescription FIT guidelines... Cardiovascular...
Frequency: 3-6 days/week Intensity: 60-85% max HR Time: 20-60 minutes
Exercise prescription FIT guidelines...Flexibility...
Frequency: 3-7 days/week Intensity: easy point of tension (dynamic stretch), full extension (static stretch) Time: complete 10-20 reps (dynamic stretch); hold 10-20 seconds (static stretch)
Defined as resting blood pressue >=140/90 on 2 or more separate occasions Damages arterial walls Major risk factor for CHD, stroke, CHF, and kidney disease. Affects ______ Americans Usually has no symptoms
Hypertension 58 million Americans
Why Does a Light to Moderate Alcohol Consumption Reduce the Risk of CVD?
Increases HDL Inhibits blood clot formation May decrease insulin resistance
What are the types of fiber?
Insoluble (whole grains, wheat bran, veggies) (does not dissolve in water) Soluble (fruits, legumes, oats, some vegetables) (dissolves in water)
Have many functions, including moving bulk through the digestive tract, and controlling pH (acidity) levels in the intestines. Promotes regular bowel movements and prevents constipation Speeds up the elimination of toxic waste through the colon
Insoluble fiber
Effort required to improve fitness (how hard one exercises)
Intensity
An intrinsically motivated person exercises because it is rewarding and enjoyable
Intrinsic motivation
What are predisposing factors of exercise?
Knowledge Beliefs Enjoyment Confidence Motivation Experience
What are the benefits of complex carbs?
Low in fat and cholesterol Low in sodium High in fiber, vitamins and minerals
Exercise lowers _____(bad) and raises _________ (good) cholesterol (Low density lipoprotein)
Lowers LDL and raises HDL
➢ Inorganic elements found in food that are essential to life processes ➢ About 25 are essential ➢ Classified as major or trace ➢ RDAs have only been determined for 8 ➢ Toxicity levels exist for most minerals!
Minerals
➢ A heart healthy fat, liquid at room temperature ➢ Comes from vegetable sources ➢ Canola, olive & peanut oil, avocados ➢ Decreases LDL, and increases HDL
Monounsaturated fat
Giving a reason or incentive to achieve something. The interest in or enthusiasm to make the effort to achieve something. The biological, emotional, or social forces that move and direct behavior.
Motivation
What are the types of amino acids?
Non-essential (body makes) Essential (must get through food)
How much protein do we need?
Normal healthy adult: .8 grams per kilogram (about 10-35% of daily calories)
Exercise that is conducted at a level of intensity and/or duration which results in achieving a training effect.
Overload
What is a sedentary lifestyle?
Overuse of cars Drive-through Elevators Escalators Moving sidewalks Remote controls Television Video games Internet Power lawn mowers Non-mandatory PT Not walking places Hiring out work
Ability of the whole body to work together to achieve the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness
Physical fitness
➢ Liquid at room temperature ➢ Comes mainly from vegetable sources ➢ Safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean oil ➢ Tend to lower LDL, may lower HDL ➢ Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids promote vasodilatation and inhibit blood clot formation. Fatty fish and flaxseed are good sources of these heart healthy fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fat
What are some enabling factors of exercise?
Possessing good physical fitness Facilities and equipment Exercise not too difficult for you Self monitor exercise
Strength applied quickly
Power
Gradual increases in frequency, intensity, and/or time of exercise over a period of time (weeks & months)
Progression
large, complex molecules made up of building blocks called amino acids. Proteins are used to build and repair tissues and substances in the body (skin, enzymes, muscles, antibodies, hormones)
Protein
Initiate action quickly
Reaction time
Current behaviors or characteristics that predict which individuals are more likely to develop disease
Risk factors
What are the types of fat?
Saturated Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated
➢ Usually solid at room temperature ➢ Sources are animal products & tropical oils ➢ Tends to increase LDL (Low density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels ➢ Major culprit in CVD & certain types of cancer
Saturated fat
What are the types of carbohydrates?
Simple (soft drinks, candy, table sugar) Complex (fruit, pasta, rice, breads, veggies, legumes)
Binds with fatty acids, slows down the time it takes to empty the stomach and the rate of sugar absorption by the body. It reduces cholesterol, especially levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) It regulates sugar intake, this is especially useful for people with diabetes
Soluble fiber
Specific exercises performed to improve a particular component of fitness.
Specificity
What are the principles of exercise?
Specificity, progression, overload
Movement done quickly
Speed
The coronary arteries...
Supply oxygen to the heart muscle
Duration of time spent to improve fitness (how long one exercises)
Time
T/F All 5 senses tend to decline in old age
True
T/F Lung capacity tends to decline in old age
True
T/F Reaction time of older people is longer than in younger people
True
T/F older people on average take more medications than younger people
True
T/F physical strength tends to decline in old age
True
(insulin injections)- formerly called juvenile-onset diabetes; an autoimmune disease where the body destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin;
Type 1 Diabetes
accounts for only 5-10% of diabetic cases
Type 1 Diabetes
formerly called adult-onset diabetes; tissues are resistant to insulin; caused mostly by sedentary lifestyle, obesity and genetics;
Type 2 diabetes
• Organic substances that regulate numerous and diverse physiological processes in the body (vision, blood clotting, red blood cell formation, etc) • Do not contain calories • Do not provide energy • Classified as fat or water soluble
Vitamins
What are some essential physical tasks for officers that are fitness related
Walking Running Climbing stairs and ladders Lifting objects Dragging objects Pushing/pulling objects Bending and reaching Use of force Restraining holds Self defense
Preparation of the body prior to an exercise period through total body movements and stretching for approximately ______ minutes
Warm up, 5-8 minutes
What are the components of an exercise session?
Warm up, workout
Comprises approximately 60-65% of body weight • Chief component of muscle and plasma • Aids in temperature regulation • Lubricates joints • Shock absorber for brain and spinal cord • Active participant in many chemical reactions • Adequate intake for adult men and women are 3.7 and 2.7 liters per day & more if sweating
Water
condition of the human being which considers its health, disease status & risk potential. Generally, with a higher level of fitness there is a higher level of wellness. Achieving fitness & wellness is related to lifestyle habits such as diet & exercise.
Wellness
Exercising with intensity and/or duration to develop and maintain one or several components of fitness
Workout
Too much fiber can decrease...
absorption of some vitamins and minerals
any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously for a long period of time and is rhythmic in nature. Aerobic activity trains the heart, lungs and cardiovascular system to process and deliver oxygen more quickly and efficiently to every part of the body.
aerobic exercise
Cardiovascular disease are..
all diseases that affect the heart and/or circulatory system
Short term: a fight with a suspect is primarily _______________ (high intensity) and very short duration
anaerobic
short-lasting, high-intensity activity, where your body's demand for oxygen exceeds the oxygen supply available.
anaerobic exercise
Officers often suffer from ... (contributing coronary risk factor)
chronic stress
Long Term: You may survive _______________________ by not dying prematurely
coronary heart disease
Physical fitness is defined as the ability to carry out ________ with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue and with ample energy to engage in _______, and to meet the above average physical stresses encountered in __________.
daily tasks leisure time pursuits emergency situations
Cardiorespiratory fitness has a ______ relationship with HDL. As fitness goes up, HDL increases.
direct
Dietary carbohydrate is converted to...
glucose during digestion
Officers smoke at a _______ rate than the general population (coronary risk factor)
greater
Cardiorespiratory fitness has an ______ relationship with LDL, glucose, blood pressure, and body fat. As fitness increases, these factors decrease.
inverse
What are the stages of change?
precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
Excess CVD mortality seen in ...
southeastern US
The medical care system in the U.S. has traditionally focused on the _________ of disease. In recent years, __________ of disease has begun to be emphasized more.
treatment prevention