L4 - Exercise for Health Flashcards
1
Q
How many Aus have a chronic disease?
A
1 in 2
2
Q
Define chronic disease:
A
a group of diseases that tend to be long lasting and have persistent effects.
3
Q
What % of deaths does chronic disease account for?
A
90%
4
Q
Trends:
Women or men less active?
What increases with age?
A
- Women are less active
- Physical inactivity
5
Q
___% of Aus believe their health could be improved by being more active
A
88%
6
Q
4 factors relating to Metabolic Syndrome:
A
- abdominal obesity
- insulin resistance
- hypertension
- hyperlipidemia
7
Q
Only ___% of Australians aged 5 to 17 are meeting the recommended physical activity guidelines
A
19%
