Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle Flashcards
1
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what is a sedentary lifestyle
A
lifestyle that involves irregular physical activity
2
Q
what are the 7 consequences of a sedentary lifestyle
A
increased risk of poor self-esteem increased risk of developing poor sleeping patterns increased risk of heart disease increased risk of lethargy increased risk of type 2 diabetes weight gain increased risk of hypertension
3
Q
what is an obese person
A
person who has a high fat content, caused by an imbalance in the number of calories consumed and number of calories burned
4
Q
what is BMI
A
Body Mass Index
5
Q
how do you calculate BMI
A
weight (kg) / height (m) squared
6
Q
What is the BMI of an obese person
A
30 or above
7
Q
what 5 components of fitness can obesity limit
A
cardiovascular endurance flexibility agility speed power
8
Q
what three things can obesity cause
A
physical ill health
social ill health
mental ill health
