Risk Factors

Question 1

Risk factors for obesity

Answer 1

Too much saturated fat
Too much sugar
Too much alcohol
Too little exercise
Genetic factors

Question 2

How to avoid obesity

Answer 2

Use eat well guide and 8 healthy eating tips
Include high fibre foods as they keep us fuller for longer
Even energy balance
Portion control
Exercise more

Question 3

Risk factors for coronary heart disease

Answer 3

Large saturated fat intake increases the amount of cholesterol, which increases chances of CHD

Question 4

Non modifyable risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Answer 4

Being male
Getting older
Family history

Question 5

Modifiable risk factors for CVD

Answer 5

Too much saturated fat
Too much salt
Too much alcohol
Smoking
Lack of physical activity

Question 6

Diatary risk factors for osteoporosis

Answer 6

Lack of calcium
Lack of vitamin D
Low body weight

Question 7

Lifestyle risk factors for Osteoporosis

Answer 7

Smoking
Drinking alcohol excessively
Lack of weight bearing exercise (eg running, netball, rugby)

Question 8

Non modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis

Answer 8

Being female
Getting older
Family history