Soc 24 Flashcards
Define Sedentary lifestyle.
A lifestyle lacking in physical activity.
How will an increase in physical activity level help a indivisual?
Regular activity can improve physical, social and mental wellbeing.
Long term effects of sedentary lifestyle.
It can lead to a variety of health problems heart disease and diabetes, high blood pressure and an increased risk of osteoporosis.
Sedentary lifestyles effect on indivisuals weight
It can lead to an indivisuals becoming overweight, overfat and eventually obese .
Characteristics of being over weight
Characteristics of being overfat?
Over fat describes someone who has a high body content and might be overweight . Being overfat can lead to health problems. (High blood pressure)
Obese characteristics
An obese person is overweight and has extremely high body fat levels. Obesity can result from eating too much, a lack of physical activity and genetic factors.
What are the health problems related to obesity?
Depression, mobility issues, osteoporosis, steokes, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer.