Consequences of a Sedentary Lifestyle Flashcards
What is a sedentary lifestyle?
A lifestyle where there is little, irregular or no physical activity.
Define overweight.
When someone has more weight than is considered healthy by medical professionals.
Define obese.
When someone is extremely overweight.
Define overfat.
When someone has a high body fat content.
Define depression.
A persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in life.
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition where the amount of glucose in your blood is too high.
What are the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle?
- High blood pressure.
- Diabetes.
- Increased risk of osteoporosis.
- Poor posture.
- Increased muscle tone.
- depression.
Why is there an increased risk of osteoporosis?
Due to an increasing lack of activity among the population.
What causes poor posture and loss of muscle tone?
Sitting down for long periods of time can cause poor posture and lead to loss of flexibility.
