2.7 The Effect of Lifestyle Choices

Question 0

What effect does smoking have on health?

Answer 0

cancer especially lung
risk of heart disease and stroke
high blood pressure

Question 1

What effect does a lack of exercise have on health?

Answer 1

more risk of heart disease and stroke
high blood pressure
more risk of type 2 diabetes

Question 2

What effect does a high calorie or a high fat diet have on health?

Answer 2

increased cholesterol-risk of heart disease and obesity and high blood pressure
arthritis-pressure on joints

Question 3

what effect does a high salt diet have on health?

Answer 3

high blood pressure - increased risk of coronary heart diseases and stroke

Question 4

What effect does stress have on health?

Answer 4

headaches, lack of sleep,eating disorders, immunity problems, high blood pressure, obesity and risk of heart attack

Question 5

what can be done to prevent adverse health effects? (3)

Answer 5

• regular excercise
• don’t smoke or drink in excess
• cut down on salt/fat/calories in diet