Sedetary Lifestyle - Weight Flashcards
Overweight define term
Weigh more than expected weight for your height and sex
Define term overfat
Have more body fat than you should have
Define term obese
Describe people who are very overfat
Body fat increase to a level that is seriously unhealthy
How is overweight not necessarily bad
You can be overweight twitch out being overweight fat
It’s not harmful in itself unless it’s accompanied with being over fat
Some top performers will be overweight due to other factors for example muscle girth and bone density but they do not have access fat
What health problems can occur if the level of fat in the body is excessive
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
High levels of excess fat can lead to what
Mobility issues Lack of flexibility Additional stress on bones and joints Heart dies ease Type 2 diabetes Depression due to low self esteem
The impact on sustained involvement/ performance because of weight
Health problems
E.g heart disease - prevent strenuous physical activity
Become too tired, immobile, difficulty running
Affect ability to take part in physical activity