Affects Of Lack Of PA Flashcards
What is the number 1 killer in Aus?
Cardiovascular disease
What are three health problems associated with lack of PA?
- cardiovascular disease
- obesity
- diabetes
What is atherosclerosis?
Build up of fat deposits in the arteries that can cause blockages
How can atherosclerosis be treated?
Stent or bypass
What are the physical benefits of PA?
- reduced fatigue
- increased cardiovascular capacity
- increased bone and muscle strength
How is exercise believed to boost mood?
- helping sleep
- improved self esteem
- changed levels of hormones in the brain
What chemicals in the brain are effected during exercise?
-serotonin, stress hormones, endorphins
These block pain and enhance feelings of wellbeing
What is hypertension?
High blood pressure
What is high blood pressure called?
Hypertension
What is cholesterol?
Fatty substance in the blood found in animal products
What is cardiovascular disease?
A build up of cholesterol and fat deposits in the blood which can block major vessels (atherosclerosis)
What increases blood pressure?
- weight
- stress
- exercise
- laughing
How can you prevent cardiovascular disease?
- healthy diet
- exercise
- maintain healthy weight
What is a symptom or warning sign of cardiovascular disease?
High cholesterol (fat in the blood)
What is a mental benefit of PA?
- improved sleep
- stress relief
- concentration improved
- no.1 ‘cure’ for depression
What is type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is an ongoing disease where the insulin cannot reach the cells due to fat stores blocking insulin receptors
What is type 1 diabetes?
Pancreas doesn’t produce sufficient insulin to fuel the bodies cells
What is a chronic disease?
A disease which is on going
What are factors linked to diabetes?
- high fat and sugar diets
- lack of PA
What can happen due to diabetes?
- kidney failure
- blindness
- nerve damage
What are the guidelines for 13-17yr olds?
- 60mins of moderate PA a day
- must include some vigorous activity
- should engage in muscle and bone strengthening exercise 3 days a week
What are the guidelines for adults?
- be active on most, preferably everyday
- 150-300 mina of moderate PA a week
- 75-100 mins of vigorous a week
- at least 30mins a day
- muscle strengthening 2 times a week
