Body Types 11 TH AND 12 TH GRADE HEALTH AND FITNESS

Male/Female Examples

Which body type do you think you are? In your notebook, explain why you think you are ecto, meso, or endo. (2mins)

I Type- Ectomorph Appearance Thin Smaller bone structure Thinner limbs Endurance athlete body frame Metabolism/Energy Fast metabolic rate More sensitive to ephinephrine (adrenaline!) Often fidgeters/Pacers Tend to burn off excess cals because they move so much throughout the day Nutrition Tolerate carbs well Recommended dosage per day: More healthy carbs Less fat Moderate amount of protein “Higher carbs, lower fat”

V Types- Mesomorphs Appearance Medium sized bone structure Athletic body If active, good amount of lean mass Gymnasts, wrestlers Metabolism/Energy Bodies are powerful Tend to be testosterone/ GH dominant Gain muscle, & stay lean easily Nutrition Do well on a mixed diet Balanced carbs,protein,fat

O Types- Endomorphs Appearance Larger bone structure Higher Body mass Higher Fat mass Linemen, powerlifters, throwers Metabolism/Energy Solid comfort, not speed Less active (naturally) Excess cals are more likely to store as fat Slower metabolic rate Don’t tolerate carbs well Nutrition Higher fat and Protein intake Less Carbs

Meal Frequency  As long as we eat the right foods in the right amounts, meal frequency is a matter of personal preference  Find what works best for you!  Listen to your body  2.5/3hours  3 meals, etc.

Write a list of foods that you usually eat when you get home (in your notebook)

Food $uggestions to make a meal …  Yogurt  Fruit  Cheese  Meat  Bread/wraps  Nuts  Milk (vanilla…mmmm) Parfait (frozen…yum!) Fruit salad (freeze fruit, popsicles, smoothies)