3.2.3.2 Sedentary lifestyles and somatotypes

Question 1

Sedentary definition

Answer 1

Being physically inactive for long periods of time

Question 2

Lifestyle definition

Answer 2

The way in which a person lives

Question 3

Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle

Answer 3

Poor self-esteem
Risk of heart disease
Risk of type-2 diabetes
Weight gain/obesity
Hypertension
Poor sleeping patterns
Lethargy

Question 4

Obesity definition

Answer 4

The state of being extremely fat or overweight

Question 5

Body fat percentages for obesity

Answer 5

Men: above 25%
Women: above 30%

Question 6

Physical downsides of obesity

Answer 6

Cancer
Heart diseases/attacks
Diabetes
High cholesterol

Question 7

Mental downsides of obesity

Answer 7

Depression
Loss of confidence

Question 8

Social downsides of obesity

Answer 8

Inability to socialise
Inability to leave home

Question 9

Fitness downsides of obesity

Answer 9

Limits CV endurance
Limits flexibility
Limits ability to complete everyday tasks
Limits speed and power

Question 10

An endomorph is

Answer 10

An individual with wide hip and shoulders that are characterised by fatness

Question 11

An ectomorph is

Answer 11

an individual with narrow shoulders and hip characterised by thinness

Question 12

A mesomorph is

Answer 12

An individual with narrow hip and wide shoulders characterised by muscularity