Soc 24: The Consequences of a Sedentary Lifestyle Flashcards
How will an increase in physical activity help an individual?
Regular physical activity can improve physical, social and mental wellbeing.
What is a sedentary lifestyle?
A lifestyle lacking physical activity.
How can a sedentary lifestyle impact an individual’s long term health?
It can lead to a wide variety of health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and an increased risk of osteoporosis.
What are the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle on an individual’s weight?
It can lead to an individual becoming overweight, overfat and eventually obese. This can limit an individual’s ability to take part in regular exercise.
What are the characteristics of being overweight?
- 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, helping in sports like rugby.
What are the characteristics of being overfat?
It describes someone who has a high body fat content and might be overweight. Can lead to helath problems such as high blood pressure.
What are the characteristics of being obese?
An obese person is overweight and has extremely high body fat levels. Can result from eating too much, lack of physical activity and genetic factors.
What are the health problems related to obesity?
Depression, mobility issues, osteoarthritis, strokes, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer.
How can a sedentary lifestyle impact sporting performance?
It will have a negative impact on all of the components of fitness. It additionally can lead to injury due to lose of muscle tone, posture and brittle bones.
