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"Lifestyle choices" is a term used to refer to how a person chooses to live their life; for example, negative lifestyle choices can include smoking, drinking alcohol and eating fast food. They can also include leading a sedentary lifestyle, which consists of little or no during day-to-day life. On the other hand, positive lifestyle choices could be exercising and eating a balanced diet. It is important to lead a physically active lifestyle where possible throughout the day, and to avoid one which is sedentary. For example, having an active commute to and from work or school by choosing to cycle rather than taking the bus, choosing to take a walk at lunchtime over sitting and eating, and doing house chores in the evening instead of watching TV are all examples of alternative activities that promote a healthy lifestyle and avoid leading one that is sedentary. Let's explore the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle below.
- – defined as having an abnormally large body fat content, characterised by a BMI of >30
- This increase in weight places a greater stress on the skeletal system, and is reflected by a decrease in bone , increasing the risk of fracture
- There is an risk of coronary heart disease
- Type 2 – usually develops in older individuals but is becoming more frequent in the younger generation
- Hypertension – ( blood pressure)
- Poor -esteem/-confidence – especially as a teenager is maturing and going through body changes due to puberty
- Being unsatisfied with how one's body looks – poor body
- Inactivity involves a lot of sitting in a slouched position, which can lead to poor
- If a sedentary individual does start to exercise, they have an increased risk of due to previous inactivity
As well as offsetting many of the above, being physically active promotes other health benefits. These include:
- Better skills – physical activity promotes a sense of belonging to a group, whereby people meet others to establish and avoid feelings of . This can make it a useful social activity for older people who are living on their own.
- Develops physical , such as a greater efficiency of the cardiovascular system to meet the demands of exercise
- Physical activity is good for relieving tension, allowing any from everyday life to be managed