Improving health and wellbeing Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are the current physical effects of a bad diet?
Weight gain
Reduces immunity
Shortness of breath
Fatigues
What are the future physical effects of a bad diet?
Increased blood pressure
Heart attack
Type 2 diabetes
State 3 actions that will help to improve a bad diet
Reduce portion size
Follow the Eatwell guide
Cut out snacks
What are the current physical effects of smoking?
Coughing
Shortness of breath
Stained teeth
What are the future physical effects of smoking?
Increased blood pressure
Cancer
Emphysema
State 3 actions that will help to improve health and wellbeing of someone who smokes
Stop smoking
Cut down
Use patches, gum, vapes
What are the current physical effects of Alcohol and drug use ?
Increased heart rate
Fatigue
Dehydration
What are the future physical effects of Alcohol and drug use?
Heart Attack
Stroke
State 4 actions that will help to improve health and wellbeing of someone who drinks alcohol and use drugs
Stop drinking
Stop using drugs
Drug replacement programmes
Rehabilitation/therapy
What are the current physical effects of lack of sleep?
Fatigue
Reduced immunity
Lack of coordination
What are the future physical effects of a lack of sleep?
Increase blood pressure
Heart attack
State 3 actions that will help to improve health and wellbeing of someone who has a lack of sleep
Monitor sleep, apps, watches
Have a set bedtime and routine
Create a better sleep environment
What are the current effects of limited exercise?
Reduced fitness
Breathlessness
Joint pain/stiffness
What are the future effects of limited exercise?
Increased blood pressure
Heart attack
Arthiritis
State 3 actions that will help a person who does limited exercise to improve their health and welleing
Walk more often
Join a fitness club/gym
Use transport less
