Physical activity and health

Refers to routine, daily activities involving bodily movement integrated into one's lifestyle.

Planned, structured, and repetitive physical activity aiming to enhance or maintain physical fitness.

Organized, competitive activities with rules, often involving skill and strategy.

Overall health and well-being, encompassing various components like cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition.

Health issues associated with insufficient physical activity or sedentary behavior.

Blood vessels supplying the heart muscle become narrowed or blocked.

Disruption of blood flow to the brain, leading to cell damage.

High blood pressure, potentially damaging arteries.

Excess body fat due to an imbalance in calorie intake and expenditure.

Insulin resistance or insufficient insulin production leading to high blood sugar.

Weakened bones prone to fractures.

Coronary circulation refers to the movement of blood through the vessels that supply the heart muscle (myocardium).

Atherosclerosis is a condition where fatty deposits (plaques) build up on the inner walls of arteries, narrowing the vessels and reducing blood flow.

is a measure of body fat based on an individual's weight and height. It is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters.

refers to the measurement taken around the narrowest part of the waist. It is commonly used as an indicator of abdominal obesity and can be a useful measure in assessing an individual's risk for certain health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

refers to the proportion of fat in the body compared to the total body weight.

is the equilibrium between calorie intake and expenditure.

is a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating appetite and body weight.

is a hormone produced mainly by the stomach.

is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels.

refers to a condition that affects the nerves, often causing pain, numbness, and weakness.

Nephropathy refers to any disease or damage that affects the kidneys.

is a condition that affects the blood vessels in the retina of the eye.

A temporary state of mind or feeling that can be influenced by various factors, including physical activity

are medical conditions that are not caused by infectious agents and cannot be transmitted from person to person.

Diseases transmitted from person to person or through vectors.

is the proportion of cases in a population that can be attributed to exposure to a particular risk factor.

is a medical term that refers to a sudden disruption of the heart's rhythm caused by a blunt impact to the chest.

Irregular heart rhythms disrupting normal electrical activity.

Thickening of the heart muscle, leading to electrical instability.

refer to injuries that affect the muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and other structures that support the body's movement.

Result from a force that crushes or squeezes tissues or structures.

Occur when a force pulls tissues or structures apart.

Result from forces applied parallel to opposing surfaces, causing tissues to slide in opposite directions.