sedentary lifestyle Flashcards
define overweight
weighing more than the ideal weight for your height
define overfat
having more than the ideal amount of fat
define obese
significantly weighing more than the ideal weight for your height and having excess body fat
give two long term health problems caused by a sedentary lifestyle
depression, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, loss of muscle tone, poor posture, osteoporosis
what is osteoporosis
a disease that causes your bones to become weak and brittle
what is depression
a mental health issue that causes you to feel down and sad. It can affect your confidence, motivation and all other aspects of your life
what is high blood pressure
an issue that puts strain on your heart and arteries which can eventually cause heart attacks and strokes
what is loss of muscle tone
when you lose lots of muscle and it then becomes hard to perform daily tasks such as walking
what is poor posture
when you gain so much weigh that it becomes hard to maintain good posture and sit/stand up straight
what is coronary heart disease
when your veins and arteries become blocked by a build up of fatty substances
