Mini Test Flashcards
(11 cards)
A risk factor is?
Something that increases your chances of developing a condition
Name 8 risk factors for CHD
Eating too much salt 🧂
Eating too much fat ❌
Drinking too much alcohol 🍷
Being male 👨🏼
Vaping/smoking 🚬
Not enough physical exercise 🏃♀️
Family history 🧑🧒🧒
True or false
Cardiovascular disease is an example of coronary heart disease
FALSE MATE WHAT❌❌❌
What are 2 non modifiable risk factors for CHD
Being male 👨🏼
Family history 🧑🧒🧒
What type of fat is most likely to cause CHD
Polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, saturated
saturated
What is one food that is rich in saturated fat
Bacon
What is the name of the fat that tends to increase the risk of CHD
cholesterol
True or false
Smoking your blood stickier and more likely to clot and cause CHD
True
True or false
Physical activity causes obesity which increases the risk of CHD
False
True or false
Salt increases blood pressure which increases the risk of CHD
False
True or false
Adrenaline causes the body to produce nicotine which increases blood pressure which increases the risk of CHD
False
