WEEK 1 - 24h guidelines Flashcards
define physical activity :
any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure, and increases heart and breathing rates
what are four examples of physical activity :
occupational, domestic, transportation and leisure
define exercise :
planned, structured, and repetitive PA, performed with the goal of improving health, fitness, or performance
define sedentary behaviour :
any walking activity characterized by an energy expenditure <1.5 METS while in a sitting, reclining, or lying posture
what does MET stand for ?
metabolic equivalent
what does 1MET = ?
energy expended at rest
what are the three categories in the 24 hour movement guidelines ?
- physical activity
- sleep
- sedentary behaviour
how much physical activity should an individuals do within a week according to the 24h movement guide ?
at least 150 minutes per week
how much sleep should an individual get according to the 24h movement guide ?
getting 7 to 9 hours of good-quality sleep on a regular basis, with consistent bed and wake-up times
what type of physical activity should individuals do during a week according to the 24h movement guide ?
moderate to vigorous aerobic physical activities
what should we be limiting sedentary behaviour to ?
limiting sedentary time to 8 hours or less, which includes :
- no more than 3 hours of recreational screen time
- breaking up long periods of sitting as often as possible
when was the Canadian society for exercise physiology founded ?
1967
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________ hours of light physical activities, including standing should be done daily
several
define morbidity :
relates to the occurrence of diseases or adverse health conditions within a population
define mortality :
elates to the occurrence of death
