underexercise Flashcards
What does exercise do for vasodilation
Increases vasodilation in the arteries which lowers blood pressure
Why is increased vasodilation beneficial
Reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes
What exercise do to high density lypoproteins
Increases the amount of circulating high-density lipoproteins
What do high density lipoproteins do
Transport cholesterol to the liver where they can be broken down
What does exercise do to low density lipoproteins
Decreases the circulating low-density lipoproteins
What are increased levels of low density lipoproteins associated with
Increased risk of heart disease and stroke
What does exercise do to cancer
Reduces risk of some cancer types
What does exercise do to depression
Lowers the risk of depression
How much exercise should we do a week
30 minuets 5 days a week
What is likely to happen to those who don’t exercise regularly
More likely to become obese
What is obesity defined as
Having a BMI over 30
What does obesity cause
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
What can high blood pressure lead to
Heart disease
What is type 2 diabetes
The inability to regulate blood glucose
What is another way of reducing obesity other than exercise
Reducing energy intake
