Sedentary Lifestyle

• What does a sedentary lifestyle mean?

  Too much sitting or lying down
• What is the main reason for a sedentary lifestyle?

  It's about lifestyle and expectation
• How many days a week should children be active?

  Seven days a week
• How long should children be active each day?

  60 minutes of activity
• How many days a week should adults be active?

  Five days a week
• How long should adults be active each time?

  30 minutes of activity
• What happens when people do not meet activity guidelines?

  They become sedentary
• What is one consequence of a sedentary lifestyle?

  Weight gain
• Why do people gain weight in a sedentary lifestyle?

  They take in more energy than they spend
• What does being over fat mean?

  Increased body fat proportion
• What BMI reading indicates obesity?

  Over 30
• What is considered morbid obesity in terms of BMI?

  Over 35
• What is a risk factor associated with obesity?

  Type 2 diabetes
• What mental health issue can a sedentary lifestyle contribute to?

  Depression
• What is coronary heart disease (CHD)?

  Heart disease due to blocked blood vessels
• What can high blood pressure be referred to as?

  Hypertension
• What is atherosclerosis?

  Plaque deposits in blood vessels
• What is osteoporosis?

  Bone tissue fails to renew properly
• What is a consequence of decreased muscle tone?

  Pain in the back and weak core
• How does a sedentary lifestyle affect components of fitness?

  It leads to declines in fitness components
• What are the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle?

  • Weight gain
  • Increased body fat
  • Obesity
  • Increased risk of long-term health issues
  • Depression
  • Coronary heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Osteoporosis
  • Decreased muscle tone
  • Decline in fitness components