EXCI 252 Midterm: Chapter 1 study guide
6 Oct 2016
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Physical activity, health & chronic disease (pages 1-21) Fear of being injured or have been injured recently. Lack confidence in their ability to be physically active. Lack of encouragement, support, or companionship from family & friends. Sedentary behavior: any waking activity characterized by an energy expenditure under or equal to 1. 5 mets. Physical inactivity is not synonymous with sedentary behavior, health risks are similar to tobacco use, ranks 4th among 5 leading causes of global mortality, along with high bp, tobacco use, high bg, & overweight & obesity. Canada: malignant neoplasms (cancers), diseases of the heart, cerebrovascular diseases (stroke), chronic lower respiratory diseases, accidents, diabetes mellitus, alzheimer"s disease. U. s: heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, unintentional injuries, alzheimer"s disease, diabetes mellitus, Physical inactivity, tobacco use, poor nutrition, alcohol consumption. People who are usually inactive can improve their health by becoming moderately active on a regular basis. Physical activity need not be strenuous to achieve health benefits.
