Soc 24- The Consequences Of A Sedentary Lifestyle

Question 1

What effect can regular physical activity have?

Answer 1

Regular physical activity can improve physical, social and mental wellbeing

Question 2

What is meant by the term ‘sedentary lifestyle’ ?

Answer 2

A lifestyle lacking in physical activity

Question 3

How can a sedentary Lifestyle impact an individual’s Long Term health?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Effects of a sedentary lifestyle

Answer 4

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to an individual becoming overweight and eventually obese. This can limit an individuals ability to take part in regular exercise.

Question 5

Overweight

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

What sport could being overweight potentially help?

Answer 6

Rugby

Question 7

What is overfat?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Obese

Answer 8

An obese person is overweight and has extremely high body fat

Question 9

Health problems related to obesity

Answer 9

Depression
Mobility issues
Osteoarthritis
Strokes
Heart disease
Type 2 diabetes
Cancer

Question 10

Effect of a sedentary lifestyle on the components of fitness

Answer 10

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