diet, exercise and health Flashcards
1
Q
what are some diseases/disorders linked to lack of exercise
A
atherosclerosis CVD stroke high BP diabetes cancer obesity osteoporosis back pain lung disease kidney disease poor immune function anxiety/depression
2
Q
what are the health risks associated with obesity
A
CVD high BP stroke elevated blood lipids diabetes certain cancers
3
Q
what BMI is considered in the healthy range
A
between 18 and 24
25-29 is overweight
30 to 39 is obese
39 + is morbidly obese
4
Q
what methods can be used to lose weight?
A
dietary methods exercise surgery pharmacological methods calorie shift - energy expenditure should exceed energy intake
5
Q
is dieting alone efficient for weight loss
A
usually when dieting finishes, weight is gained back very easily
exercise should also be undertaken
6
Q
is dieting alone efficient for weight loss
A
tends to reduce fatmass and increase fat free mass
combination of diet and exercise is most efficient
