Soc 24 - The Consequences Of A Sedentry Lifestyle Flashcards
How will an increase in Physical activity level help an individual.
Regular activity can improve physical, social and mental well-being.
What is meant by the term sedentry lifestyle
A lifestyle that lacks physical activity
How can a sedentry 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 increase risk of osteoporosis.
What are the consequenses of a sedentary lifestyle on an individual’s weight?
It can lead to an individual becoming overweight, overfat amd eventually obese. This can limit a individual’s regular exercise.
What are the characteristics of being overweight?
A person who weighs more thsn expected for his/hers height and sex.
Someone with a large muscle mass or bone structure.
In what sport may it be helpful to be overweight?
This would help in sports like rugby
What are the charateristics of being overfat?
Over fat describes someone who has a highbody fat content and might be overweight. Being overfat can lead to health problems (high blood pressure)
What are the characteristics of being obese?
An obese person is overweight and has extremely high body fat levels.
Their weight is having an impact on their everyday life.
How can you develop obesity?
Obeasity 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, osteoarthritis, strokes, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer.
How can a sedentry lifestyle impact dporting performance?
It will have a negative impact on all the components of fitness. It additionally can lead to injury due to loss of muscle tone, posture and brittle bones.
