Exam #2 Flashcards
Physical activity
any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure
physical inactivity
describes those who are performing insufficient amounts of MVPA
explain the 2 definitions of sedentary behavior
which one is better? explain why
- any waking behavior or activity engendering less than 1.5 METs
- any waking behavior that is characterized by an energy expenditure of less than 1.5 METs while in a sitting or reclining posture
-second definition is better because it includes both intensity and posture, it allows researchers to test posture-based hypotheses
what is TEE (total energy expenditure) comprised of?
- BMR
- thermic effect of food (diet induced thermogenesis)
- thermic effect of PA (PA thermogenesis)
sedentary behavior is more common in _____ age groups
older
name the 3 contexts that sedentary behavior take place
domestic, occupational, transportation
name 5 health risks associated with sedentary behavior
- Metabolic syndrome
- Cardiovascular disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cancer
- All-cause mortality
- Depression
- Anxiety
__________________ has a direct influence on metabolism, bone mineral content, and vascular health
sedentary behavior
Hamburg et al. (2007) examined the effects of 5 days of complete bed rest on metabolic health in adult volunteers.
Remained in bed for 23.5 hrs/day, rising only for matters of personal hygiene.
what were the results of this study?
No changes in body weight, but participants displayed significant increases in total cholesterol, plasma triglycerides, glucose, and insulin resistance
The harmful effects of sedentary behaviour on metabolic health appear to be at least partially mediated by ________________ activity
changes in lipoprotein lipase (LPL)
_______ is an enzyme that facilitates uptake of free fatty acids into skeletal muscle and adipose tissue
lipoprotein lipose (LPL)
Low levels of LPL are associated with:
Increased circulating triglyceride levels
Decreased HDL cholesterol
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
LPL activity appears to be reduced in response to both _______ and _______ sedentary behavior
acute and chronic
Why is it difficult to deduct that sedentary behavior has a negative impact on our vascular health?
because it is not certain if this negative impact is due to sedentary behavior or simply because of the postural conditions imposed on the subjects
A person who is sedentary for the vast majority of the day except when he/she goes to the gym at lunch for half and hour could be said to be:
sedentary and physically active
what is public health?
dealing with the protection and improvement of community health by organized community effort and including preventative medicine
Rose’s paradox
What may lead to a small change for an individual may lead to a large change across society
What was the approximate annual cost of physical inactivity worldwide? (2013) and why is this said to be a conservative estimate?
$ 53.8 billion, because it does not account for all indicators of health (mental and cognitive)
what is the economic burden of physical inactivity?
there’s not enough emphasis put on letting the public know about the benefits of PA
give 3 reasons as to why we do not take physical activity seriously enough as a legitimate prescription
- because we do not feel the benefits of PA instantly, so maybe we don’t feel as if it is doing anything to benefit us
- lack of time in our daily lives to incorporate enough PA, we prioritize other things almost ALWAYS before going to the gym or going for a walk
- you can’t “sell” PA, big companies would rather sell you pills to take care of your problems rather than subscribing you something that is free
what are the problems with defining exercise dependence?
We can’t say that a specific amount of time per week doing PA is considered “addicted’ because it differs from person to person
define exercise dependence
a craving for leisure-time physical activity, resulting in uncontrollable excessive exercise behavior, that manifests in physiological and/or psychological symptoms
what are the 7 criteria for exercise dependence? (TTCCWIL)
Time, Tolerance, Conflict, Continuance, Withdrawal, Intention, Loss of control
John bikes for an average of 10 hours per week. He has small kids at home and his wife is upset that he is not around to help out more. His exercise is putting a significant strain on their relationship. However, John still looks for every opportunity to bike. what exercise dependence criteria is represented here?
continuance
how was exercise dependence discovered?
The accidental discovery of exercise dependence… Frederick Baekeland, 1970
- Habitual, high frequency runners refused to participate in his exercise deprivation study
- Regular runners reported withdrawal symptoms after exercise deprivation
what is exercise deprivation?
-psychological and physiological effects that occur during periods of no physical activity
-guilt, depression, irritability, restlessness, tension, anxiety and sluggishness (see pg. 147 of readings)
(similar to withdrawal)
give 3 explanations as to why people may exercise excessively
- personality trait explanation
- affective regulation explanation
- endorphin explanation
personality trait explanation
exercise dependence is related to certain personality traits
perfectionism; obsessive-compulsiveness; low-self-esteem; trait-anxiety
affective regulation explanation
exercise dependent people may use exercise to regulate affect
supported by exercise deprivation research
endorphin explanation
exercise leads to increased endorphin release
this reduces pain and increases feelings of euphoria
not supported but research is limited
Exercise dependence should be assessed not on how much PA is done, but on how _______, _______, and ___________ one depends on exercise
physically, socially, and psychologically
Mood disturbances occur within ____-____ hours of PA deprivation among habitual exercisers
24-48 hours
When a person repeatedly exercises longer than they intended to, this is an example of which criteria for exercise dependence?
Intention effect
explain tolerance when it comes to exercise dependence
Need for increased amount of exercise to achieve desired effect
explain withdrawal when it comes to exercise dependence
Anxiety, fatigue, disturbed sleep when exercise is missed
explain the intention effect when it comes to exercise dependence
Exercise often lasts longer than originally intended
explain loss of control when it comes to exercise dependence
Failed efforts to cut back on their exercise despite desire to do so
explain the exercise dependence criteria “time”
Lots of time spent on exercise (life is organized around exercise)
explain the exercise criteria “conflict”
Make exercise a priority over important social, occupational and relationship activities
explain the exercise dependence criteria “continuance”
maintain exercise despite knowledge that it is physically and/or psychologically problematic
Ed enjoys the feelings he gets after exercise. But he finds that he has to exercise for longer and longer periods of time to get this effect. What aspect of exercise dependence is Ed exhibiting?
tolerance
bulimia nervosa
- Recurrent binge eating
- A lot of food in short period of time (2 hours)
- Lack of control over eating during this period
- Compensatory behavior to prevent weight gain (>= 2 x per week for 3 months)
- Self-evaluation heavily influenced by weight and shape
anorexia nervosa
- Refusal to maintain a body weight at or above a healthy weight for age and height
- Intense fear of gaining weight
- Disturbed experience of body weight or shape
- Amenorrhea
primary exercise dependence
- Meet criteria for exercise dependence
- Exercise is an end in itself
- No associated eating disorder
secondary exercise dependence
Meet the criteria for exercise dependence
Exercise is used to control body composition
Often presence of an eating disorder
what suggests that exercise dependence may be a part of an eating disorder, but not necessarily (not always)?
- People with eating disorders report more mental health issues (e.g., depression, personality disorders)
- % body fat is within the normal range for runners; not so for people with eating disorders
- Runners show higher fitness levels
What is the physical activity behavior of people with eating disorders?
- most exercisers do not develop an eating disorder
- starvation leads to decreased energy, making it harder to exercise
- PA levels of people with eating disorders and normal-weight controls are similar
are athletes more likely to have eating disorders?
athletes report more eating disorder symptoms than non-athletes
is steroid use more common among athletes?
yes, but they are not the only users
35% do not participate in sports
why might athletes use steroids?
Used to enhance athletic performance, improve appearance, prevent or treat injury, fit in socially.
what health risk is associated with the use of steroids?
muscle dysmorphia (and many other physical and mental health concerns) A form of body image distortion in which the individual perceives him/herself as unacceptably small.
what are the health risks of engaging in physical activity?
musculoskeletal injuriesusually
-overuse injuries : should ease into exercise to prevent injuries
Cardiac events
- Risk of cardiac event is increased during PA
- Especially the case for people with pre-existing heart conditions
what is the exercise paradox?
“you are more likely to have a heart attack during exercise than when sitting on the couch, but the more time you spend sitting on the couch, the more likely you are to have a heart attack”
Redelmeier & Greenwald, 2007
:Marathon running vs driving
-objective and conclusion
Objective: To determine the risk of sudden cardiac death associated with running in a organized marathon compared with the risk of dying from a motor vehicle crash
Results:
26 cardiac deaths; 0.8/100,000 runners)
2 deaths for every million hours of exercise
35% reduction in motor vehicle deaths due to road closures
20 motor-vehicle deaths for every million hours of driving
Conclusions: Organized marathons are not associated with an increase in sudden deaths (they actually save lives when motor vehicle accidents prevented are taken into account)