AOS 2 - Biological factors

Question 1

Biological factors definition

Answer 1

Factors relating to the body that impact on health and wellbeing, such as genetics, body weight, blood pressure, cholesterol levels and birth weight

Question 2

Genetic predisposition

Answer 2

An increased likelihood of developing a particular disease based on a persons genetic makeup

Question 3

Low birth weight definition

Answer 3

weighing less than 2500 grams at birth

Question 4

Sociocultural factors definition

Answer 4

1) the social and cultural conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. 2) these conditions include socioeconomic status, social connections, family, cultural norms, food security, early life experiences and access to affordable, culturally appropriate health care

Question 5

Environmental factors definition

Answer 5

The physical surroundings in which we live work and play

Question 6

Biological factors examples (3)

Answer 6

Body weight, Blood pressure, blood cholesterol, glucose regulation, birth weight and genetics

Question 7

Issues associated with high body weight (3)

Answer 7

Cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and arthritis

Question 8

Risk factors for hypertension (3)

Answer 8

Smoking, high body mass and excess sodium consumption

Question 9

Risk factors for impaired glucose (3)

Answer 9

smoking, diet high in fat and high LDL cholesterol

Question 10

low Birthweight can contribute to what diseases?

Answer 10

High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease