Topic on a page - consequences of a sedentary lifestyle Flashcards
what is a sedentary lifestyle
a sedentary lifestyle is a lifestyle where there is little or no exercise
why are more people leading a sedentary lifestyle
- more people use cars and public transport than cycle or walk
- more jobs are computer based and therefore sedentary
- larger amount of time at work or school is spent sitting
- large amount of time at home is spent sitting playing computer games and watching TV
what are health risks due to sedentary lifestyle
- obesity/ excessive weight gain
- poor self-esteem
- hypertension (high blood pressure)
- poor sleep
- type 2 diabetes
- heart disease and stroke
- lethargy (lacking energy)
how can you have obesity/ excessive weight gain due to a sedentary lifestyle
due to inactivity and a reduction in metabolic rate
how can you get poor self-esteem due to a sedentary lifestyle
being overweight or obese can lead to depression, a lack of brain function and release of serotonin
how can you get hypertension due to a sedentary lifestyle
lack of exercise and a poor diet can lead to an inefficient heart and potentially damaged blood vessels
how can you get poor sleep from a sedentary lifestyle
lack of oxygen delivery to cells and excessive weight have been linked to snoring and restless legs. this disturbs sleep as does not doing enough exercise to feel tired at night
how can you get type 2 diabetes from a sedentary lifestyle
being overweight can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
how can you get heart disease and stroke from a sedentary lifestyle
high blood pressure and cholesterol increase the risk of a heart attack and a stroke
how can you get lethargic from a sedentary lifestyle
low oxygen levels can lead to a feeling of fatigue and tiredness
what is obesity
a term used to describe people with a large fat content, caused by an imbalance of calories consumed compared to energy expenditure
when is a person considered obese
if they have a body mass index (BMI) of over 20% above standard weight to height ratio - if body fat gets to this level it can have serious health problems
how can obesity lead to ill physical health
it is linked to:
- types of cancer
- heart disease
- heart attacks
- type 2 diabetes
- high cholesterol levels
how can obesity lead to ill mental health
it is linked to:
- depression
- low self esteem
- loss of confidence
how can obesity lead to ill social health
it is linked to:
- an inability to socialise (loss of confidence
- inability to leave home ( due to mobility)
how can obesity affect performance
- limits cardiovascular endurance: unable to exercise without stopping repeatedly, due to the excess weight and the drop-in efficiency of the cardio-respiratory system
- limits flexibility: excess fat around the joints restricts movement
- limits agility: excess weight makes it harder to change direction quickly
- limits speed/ power: excess weight makes it harder to move fast
