Define the term hypokinetic disease.

Discuss how studies of different populations provide evidence of the link between physical activity and hypokinetic disease.

Outline the major health consequences for someone who is obese.

a disease associated with physical inactivity ✔

low/decreasing physical activity levels often correspond with a high/rising GNP ✔

inactivity is often attributed to inaction during leisure time and sedentary activities on the job and at home ✔

urbanisation can lead to a reduction on physical activity ✔ 

eg high density of traffic/pollution
OR
eg reduction of parks/sidewalks/recreational facilities ✔

an increase in age of populations is likely to increase the likelihood of hypokinetic diseases and a reduction in physical activity ✔

long term stress on the cardiovascular system can lead to coronary heart disease such as angina/heart attack ✔

increased risk of hypertension due to increased plaque/fatty deposits within the arteries ✔

increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance from poor diet ✔

increased risk of osteoarthritis due to overload on joints «particularly the lower limbs» ✔

increased risk of developing cancer eg bowel cancer ✔

obesity often reduces lung volumes and can lead to diseases such as asthma/hyperventilation syndrome ✔

Done well.

This was sometimes a struggle to articulate fully what was needed. Many appeared to fail to grasp what the question was asking.

Generally answered well.