adults Flashcards
how is adulthood defined
period in which full physical and intelectual maturity have been attained
what 3 stages is adulthood divided into
early, midlife and old life
what ages are early adulthood
20s and 30s
what age is midlife
40s and 50s
what age is old life
65+
what are key points in the scottish dietary goals
reduction in calories
more fruit veg
more oily fish (1 a week)
less red meat
reduce sugar and salt
how much energy is the max % that should be given from alcohol
5%
how much should be the max amount of units a week
14
what is the leading cause of deaths in the uk
CVD and cancers
what makes you more likely to die from CHD
living in the north of the UK
what % of energy does ultra-processed foods make up across the uk population
56.8%
name the risk factors in UK adults
tobacco use
obesity
physical inactivity
raised blood cholesterol or BP
excessive alcohol
what diseases are you more at risk for if you are obese
hypertension
CHD
diabetes type 2
several cancers
erectile dysfunction
fatty liver disease
what is the life expectancy for males
76
what is the life expectancy for females
81
