Soc 24- Consequences Of A Sedentary Lifestyle

Question 1

Definition of a sedentary lifestyle

Answer 1

A lifestyle lacking in physical activity

Question 2

What can a sedentary lifestyle result in?

Answer 2

Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis

Question 3

What are the consequences of a Sedentary Lifestyle on an individual’s Weight?

Answer 3

Can limit a individual’s ability to take part in regular exercise.

Question 4

What are the characteristics of being overweight?

Answer 4

A person who is overweight weighs more than expected for his or hers height and sex.

Question 5

What are the characteristics of being overfat?

Answer 5

Over fat describes someone who has a high body fat content

Question 6

What are the characteristics of being obese?

Answer 6

Extremely high body fat levels

Question 7

What are the health problems related to obesity?

Answer 7

Depression, mobility issues, osteoarthritis, strokes, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer.

Question 8

How can a Sedentary Lifestyle impact sporting performance?

Answer 8

Can result in increased injury due to loss of muscular tone, posture and brittle bones

Question 9

What is Osteoporosis?

Answer 9

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the structure and strength of bone changes

Question 10

What is Osteoarthritis?

Answer 10

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, in which the tissues in the joint break down over time. It is the most common type of arthritis