Soc 23 Flashcards
1
Q
Overweight
A
Having more body weight than is considered healthy by medical professionals.
2
Q
Overfat
A
Having too much body composition as fat.
3
Q
Obese
A
A person is very overweight, with a lot of body fat.
4
Q
Depression
A
A persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in life.
5
Q
Coronary Heart Disease
A
When your coronary arteries are narrowed by a slow build-up of fatty material within the walls.
6
Q
High Blood Pressure
A
The pressure of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels, especially the arteries.
7
Q
Diabetes
A
A disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin.
8
Q
Osteoporosis
A
A condition causing the bones to become brittle and fragile.
9
Q
Sedentary Lifestyle
A
Where there is little, irregular or no physical activity.
