Soc23 - Consequences Of A Sedentary Lifestyle Flashcards
What is an emotional benefit of exercise?
Regular exercise can help to increase self esteem
What are the two “feel-good” chemicals released during exercise?
Serotonin and Endorphins
What can living a sedentary lifestyle cause?
Health related issues Diseases Poor body composition Depression Poor self esteem
What is a sedentary lifestyle?
A lifestyle with little to no exercise which can cause a range of health related issues.
Why can a sedentary lifestyle cause coronary heart disease?
As you partake in little exercise, the blood flows more sluggishly and your muscles burn less fat causing fatty deposit to built up.
Define Overweight.
If your waist is more than half your height
Define overfat.
Maintaining a larger amount of fat than average in a body composition
Define Obese.
Grossly overweight leading to mental and physical issues
What is coronary artery disease?
The clogging of the arteries with cholesterol
What is high blood pressure?
A higher than average oxygenated blood flow through arteries & veins
What is diabetes?
The body’s struggle to release the correct amounts of insulin to balance blood-glucose levels
What is osteoporosis?
A disease which makes the bones weak and fragile
