Physical activity and sedentary behaviour trends, benefits, risks Flashcards
1
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Risks to not being physically active:
A
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Obesity
- Cardiovascular disease
- Osteoporosis
- Cancer
2
Q
What is Type 2 diabetes
A
disease that results from too much sugar in the blood
3
Q
What is obesity?
A
being ‘overweight’
4
Q
what is cardiovascular disease?
A
conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels
5
Q
What is osteoporosis?
A
a reduction in bone density
6
Q
what is cancer?
A
abnormal growth and multiplication of the body’s cells
