Obesity & Performance in Physical Activity/Sport (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Cause of obesity
Cause of obesity
Imbalance of calories consumed vs energy expenditure
% above standard weight indicating obesity
% above standard weight indicating obesity
Over 20% above standard weight-to-height ratio
Physical health risks of obesity
Physical health risks of obesity
Types of cancer, heart disease, heart attacks, type 2 diabetes, high chol.
Mental health effects of obesity
Mental health effects of obesity
Depression, low self-esteem, loss of confidence
Social effects of obesity
Social effects of obesity
Inability to socialise, inability to leave home (mobility)
How obesity limits cardiovascular endurance
How obesity limits cardiovascular endurance
Can't exercise w/o stopping repeatedly - excess weight & cardio-respiratory system drops
How obesity limits flexibility
How obesity limits flexibility
Excess fat around joints restricts movement
How obesity limits agility
How obesity limits agility
Excess weight makes changing direction quickly harder
How obesity limits speed/power
How obesity limits speed/power
Excess weight makes it harder to move fast
Term for large fat content from calorie imbalance
Term for large fat content from calorie imbalance
Obesity
Diabetes type linked to obesity
Diabetes type linked to obesity
Type 2 diabetes
Why obesity causes inability to leave home
Why obesity causes inability to leave home
Due to mobility issues