What is a new epidemic that is affecting our society? - ANSWERSPhysical Activity
Sedentary Death Syndrome - ANSWERScause of deaths attributed to a lack of regular physical activity
Umbrella term for leading cause of deaths in the US - ANSWERSpersonal decisions?
life expectancy age for men and women in the US - ANSWERS76.5 for men 81.3 for women
3 factors that determine health and longevity - ANSWERSgenetics, environment, behavior
Cardiovascular disease - ANSWERSa wide range of conditions that affect the heart and the blood vessels
Stroke - ANSWERSA condition in which a blood vessel that feeds the brain is clogged, leading to blood
flow disruption to the brain. Sometimes referred to as a brain attack
number 1 cause of death of teens in US - ANSWERSCar accidents
Cell Conversation Risk - ANSWERSincreases accident risk by 4x
Texting Conversation Risk - ANSWERSincreases collision risk by 16x
Importance of physical activity - ANSWERSBenefits of regular moderate activity: reduce disease risk,
improves mood, reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety, duces health care cost
General healthy guidelines for physical activity - ANSWERSModerate PA at least 30 minutes 5x a week
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