Sedentary lifestyle Flashcards
What is a sedentary lifestyle ?
A sedentary lifestyle is a lifestyle where there is limited or not physical activity.
What are the possible causes of having the health risks due of OBESITY/EXCESSIVE WEUGHT GAIN due to a sedentary lifestyle ?
Reduce metabolic rate and inactivity can lead to weight gain
What are the possible causes of having the health risk like HEART DISEASE due to a sedentary lifestyle ?
Risk factors including high blood pressure and increases blood cholesterol can lead to heart diesease.
What are the possible causes of having the risk HYPERTENSION ( HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE) due to a sedentary lifestyle ?
Lack of excercise and por diet lead to an inefficient heart and potentially damaged blood vessels.
What are the possible causes of having the health risk TYPE 2 DIABETES due to a sedentary lifestyle ?
There is an increased risk of diabetes due to being overweight.
What are the possible causes of having the health risk POOR SLEEP due to a sedentary lifestyle ?
Lack of oxygen delivery to cells and excessive weight have been linked to snoring and restless legs. This disturbs sleep, as not doing enough activity to feel tired at night.
What are the possible causes of having the health risk POOR SELF-ESTEEM due to a sedentary lifestyle ?
Depression can be caused by being overweight, a drop in brain function and low release of serotonin.
What are the possible causes of having the health risk LETHARGY (LACKING OF ENERGY) due to a sedentary lifestyle ?
Low oxygen levels can lead to a feeling of fatigue.