Obesity And CHD Flashcards
Who does obesity(ожиріння) affect
Anyone/everyone
What causes obesity?
•too much energy then your body requires
•not enough physical activity
What happens if we eat too much food?
It gives us more energy than we need, which, if not used through activity, is stored in the body as fat
People being overweight or obese are..
People who store up too much body fat
What is Body Mass Index ?
BMI is a way of seeing if your weight is appropriate for your height
If most fat around the waist..
If most fat around the waist, then the individual is at higher risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes
CHD
Is when the coronary arteries become narrowed by a gradual(поступовий) build-up of fatty material within their walls
Atherosclerosis
The narrowing of the coronary arteries due to the build up of fatty material called atheroma
Angina
Pain and discomfort that people may feel as a result of atherosclerosis
Heart attack
A clot forms and completely blocks your coronary artery and cuts off the supply(постачання) of oxygen rich blood to your heart