What is physical activity Flashcards
Basics of PA
Define physical activity
Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure
Why is it so hard to improve physical activity?
It is a societal issue; a population-based, multi-sectoral, multi-disciplinary, culturally-relevant approach is needed
How does exercise differ from physical activity?
Physical activity could be walking, hoovering, gardening, whilst exercise is planned, structured, repetitive and purposeful - i.e. working out and sports
What are the PA guidelines for children under the age of 5?
Over 180 minutes/day; should target all major muscles groups
What are the general benefits of PA for young children?
Improves bone health, movement, coordination and social skills
What are the PA guidelines for children ages 5-18?
Over 60 minutes/day, with 3 days minimum muscle and bone strengthening
What are PA guidelines for adults age 19-64?
Over 150 mins/week of MPA in bouts of >10 mins OR over 75 mins/week of VPA OR combo, with at least 2 days/week of muscle strengthening exercise
What are the PA guidelines for adults aged over 64?
Over 150 mins/week of MPA in bouts of >10 mins OR over 75 mins/week of VPA OR combo, with at least 2 days/week of neuromotor exercise
What are the benefits of PA for seniors?
Decreases CVD risk, falls, stroke, T2DM, delays onset of dementia, improves cognitive function
How much of the UK population is meeting the PA guidelines according to objective data?
Only 5%
How much of the UK population is meeting the PA guidelines according to self-reported data?
34%
How many deaths globally are linked to physical inactivity?
6% of deaths; 4th leading risk factor for global mortality
What % of breast and colon cancers is physical inactivity estimated to be causal for?
21-25%
What % of diabetes is physical inactivity estimated to be causal for?
27%
What % of ischaemic heart disease is physical inactivity estimated to be causal for?
30%
