ASCS Ramadan - Effects on the body

Getting to much sleep & too little sleep can both effect your body in a negative way.

• True

• Fales

What happens to your body in the first few days of fasting ?

• It begins the cleansing process - which may result in headaches , feeling hungry & dizziness

• It starts shutting down

• It makes you more hyperactive - requiring more exercise & physical activity

• Nothing

How long does Ramadan last for ?

• 2 months

• 1 Month

• 25 days

• 3 months

Research has shown to Ramadan to positively impact people physically & mentally

• True

• False

During fasting hours, the body ....

• uses its stores of carbohydrate (stored in the liver and muscles) and fat to provide energy once all the calories from the foods consumed during the night have been used up

• Requires more fatty foods in the system so you can stay full

• uses its stores of Protein (stored in the liver and muscles) and fat to provide energy once all the calories from the foods consumed during the night have been used up

• uses its stores of Dairy (stored in the liver and muscles) and fat to provide energy once all the calories from the foods consumed during the night have been used up

The body loses water through which methods ? Select 4

• Sweating

• Breathing

• Going to the toilet

• Through your skin

• Through eating

Consuming large amounts of food is good for your body ?

• False

• True

Should you do any physical activity throughout ramadan ?

• No - you will get very tired so you should not do any physical activity .

• Yes - After you break your fast ideally , doing light exercises will prevent you from getting lazy & help keep your body in good physical & mental state

• Maybe

Which part of the body does the lunge exercise work on ?

• Quadriceps , Glutes , Hamstring , Calf , Hips

• Arms , Triceps, Biceps

• Chest muscles

• Biceps

After Ramadan , it is okay to to eat unhealthy , stay inactive & sleep for a couple of hours ...

• True

• False