HTH 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Anti-Inflammatory, Bone Density, Osteoporosis
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Physical activity provides both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, obesity, depression, osteoporosis, premature death. Inactivity has been linked to high incidence of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic physical and mental health diseases. 25. 9% of american adults do not engage in leisure time physical activity. 54. 9% of college women and 44. 7% of college men do not meet guidelines for physical activity. Adults: 150 min/week of moderate intensity activity or 75min/week of vigorous activity or some equivalent combo. Older adults: as much as coordination allows for. Children and adolescents: 60+ min of moderate/vigorous activity daily. Brain: reduces stress and improves mood, decreases risk of depression, decreases anxiety, improves concentration, increases oxygen and nutrients to the brain, improves cognitive function, reduces fatigue and improves sleep. Immune system: reduces inflammation and improves immune function. Lungs: improves respiratory capacity, improves ability to extract oxygen from air.
