Health Benefits Of Physical Actibity Flashcards
What is hyperkinetic
Disease of inactivity
What is the recommendend activity levels each week
150 mins a week
What population has the lowest levels of physical activity
Bangelesh South Asian and Chinese’s Individuals with low income Individuals working non professional occupations Women and girls Older population
Benefits of regular moderate intensity physical activity
Reducing the risk of premature death 20/30 % Reduce risk of chd Reducing back pain Reducing oesteoporosis Reducing stress Reducing falls Improving weight loss Improving physiological wellbeing Improving functional capacity
What are the cvs (cardiovascular disease ) risk factors
Smoking Hypertension High cholesterol Inactivity Diet Diabetes Stress
What are the non modified risk factors with cvd
Age
Heredity
Gender
What is hypertension
High blood pressure
This increases the risk of cardio disease and stroke
What is huperchlosterolemia
High levels of blood cholesterol
High levels of low density lipoproteins
What is diabetes linked with
Coronary heart disease Obesity Hypertension Hyperchlesteeolemia 50% people will die from chd
What is obesity linked with
Increased risk of cvd
What is the most common joint disease
Osteaerthitis
Every person over 60 has affected joints
What are the two primary risks for osteoporosis
Peak bone mass and bone loss
