B7.4 Diet, exercise and disease Flashcards
1
Q
What can obesity lead to?
A
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart disease
2
Q
Why does exercise help keep you healthy?
A
You will have more muscle tissue which will lead to an increase in metabolic rate therefore less likely to be overweight
3
Q
What can exercise do to your blood supply?
A
Reduce levels of blood cholesterol
4
Q
What is Type 2 diabetes?
A
When your body doesn’t make enough insulin to control your blood sugar levels or you cells stop responding to insulin
5
Q
What is a strong risk factor for type 2 diabetes?
A
Obesity
