Soc23: Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle

Question 1

What the difference between being over-fat, overweight and obese?

Answer 1

Overweight- this is when the person has more weight than is considered healthy by medical professionals

Obese- this is when people are extremely overweight

Overfat- too high a proportion of their body composition is fat

Question 2

What are the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle? (Give 4)

Answer 2

1) depression
2) coronary heart disease
3) high blood pressure
4) type 2 diabetes
5) Increased risk of osteoporosis
6) Loss of muscle tone and poor posture