Sedentary Lifestyle Flashcards
1
Q
What does a sedentary lifestyle mean ?
A
A person with no or irregular physical activity and excessive amount of sitting
2
Q
What are some sedentary behaviours ?
A
At school/work - sitting down
At home - watching Tv, playing video games
Travelling - sitting in a car/train/bus
3
Q
Why are people more sedentary now than before ?
A
There are less manual jobs
More people own cars
People work from home
4
Q
Some consequences of living a sedentary lifestyle could be :-
A
Weight gain
Heart disease
Diabetes
Depression
Stress
