Factors Affecting Health Flashcards
High amounts of which type of food can lead to obesity?
Carbohydrates or fats
What is obesity defined as/ what percentage over the recommended body mass?
20% over the max. recommended body mass
What are the four possible causes of obesity?
- Bad Diet
- Over Eating
- Lack of Exercise
- Hormonal Problems
Problem which may arise as a result of obesity:
- Arthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease
- Some kinds of Cancer
What can increase your blood cholesterol level?
Too much saturated fat
What can too much salt cause?
High blood pressure and heart issues
What can malnutrition lead to?
- Slow Growth
- Fatigue
- Poor Resistance to Infection
- Irregular periods in women
What vitamin lack can cause scurvy?
Vitamin C
How do exercise benefit you?
It boosts your metabolic rate and builds muscle, as well as decreasing the amount of stored fat
What effects can inherited factors have on people’s metabolic rate?
They could cause an Unreactive Thyroid Gland which can lower the metabolic rate and lead to obesity
What is cholesterol?
It is a fatty substance that is necessary
What effects can inherited factors have on people’s cholesterol levels?
They can increase your blood cholesterol level, which increases the risk of heart disease
