Soc 24 Sedentary Lifestyle

Question 1

What is meant by the term sedentary lifestyle?

Answer 1

A lifestyle lacking in physical activity

Question 2

How can a sedentary lifestyle impact an individuals long term health

Answer 2

It can lead to a wide variety of health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and an increase risk of osteoporosis.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

It can lead to an individual becoming overweight, overfat and eventually obese. This 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.
Someone who is overweight might have a large muscle mass or bone structure. This would help in sports like rugby.

Question 5

What are the characteristics of being overfat?

Answer 5

Over fat describes someone who has a high body fat content and might be overweight. Being overfat can lead to health problems (high blood pressure)

Question 6

What are the characteristics of being obese?

Answer 6

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.

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

A sedentary lifestyle will have a negative impact on the all components of fitness. It additionally can lead to injury due to loss of muscle tone posture and brittle bones.