KNES465-0101 Lecture 2: Physical (In)Activity: How Did We Get Here and Where Do We Go? Flashcards
1
Q
Is Sitting the New Smoking?
A
Yes: for older adults with chronic disease who are sedentary
No: for healthy young adults who are physically active
consider how risk factors interact or do not interact
2
Q
What are the Determinants of Health?
A
Social Societal Characteristics
Medical Care
Health Behaviors
Genetics
3
Q
Summary
A
- Not just our attitude
towards physical activity is
bad but our social/political
policies are worse - Inside-out approach
- Change yourself with daily
dose of exercise - Change the built
environment and force
policy changes
