KINE ch. 1 Flashcards
Questions
What causes a threat to our health?
Negative lifestyle habits, like physical inactivity
What are the negative impacts of physical inactivity?
Growing technology
less Nutrition
More stress
Environmental factors
What is the main cause of chronic disease?
less physical activity
What does chronic disease include?
Hypertension
Heart disease
Diabetes
Chronic back pain
Obesity
What is the leading cause of death in the united states?
Poor lifestyle
What is the average life expectancy of women in the US?
81.4 years
What is the average lifestyle expectancy of men in the US?
76.6 years
What is the percentage of people in the US that have diabetes or pre diabetes?
Almost 50%
what is Sedentary death syndrome(SEDs)?
the death that comes from a lack of physical activity
Definition of physical fitness
Body movement made by skeletal muscles
Definition od exercise
planned, structured and repetitive bodily movements
What are the benefits of physical activity
-lower chance of premature death
-decreased risk of chronic illness
-Bones, muscles and joints stay healthy
-Better mood, cognitive function and memory
What is the recommended physical activity for adults per week?
-150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigourous
-Muscle strengthening 2 times a week
what is the recommend physical activity for older adults?
Same as the adults up to what body allows
What is the recommended amount of physical activity for pregnant women?
150 minutes of moderate