Soc23: Consequences Of A Sedentary Lifestyle

Question 1

Name some of the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle.

Answer 1

Issues to do wothvweight
Depression
Coronary heart disease
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Increased risk of osteoporosis
Loss of muscle tone and poor posture

Question 2

How does sedentary lifestyle cause diabetes

Answer 2

Diabetes type 2 can be due to low physical activity: caused by a sedentary lifestyle.

Question 3

Impact on components of fitness

Answer 3

It can impact the basic COF e.g. cardiovascualr fitness, muscular endurance and body composition.

Question 4

Cause trends in physical health issues.

Answer 4

Most sedentary lifestyle have a trend, they lead to health issues. E.g. diabetes, coronary heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, blocked arterys.

Question 5

How does it increase risk of osteoporosis.

Answer 5

The medical condition where bones become weak and brittle. As you are doing little weight bearing activities.

Question 6

How can it cause loss of muscle tone and posture.

Answer 6

Sitting down for long periods leads to bad posture. Also loss of muscletone due to no physical activity.