B7.3-4 Smokign And Obseity Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three harmful components of smoking ?
A
Carbon monoxide
Replaces O2 in the blood and causes damage to blood vessels
Nicotine
Highly addictive
Tar
Contains cancer causing chemicals
Blocks airways/ cillia
2
Q
What are the two main risk factors of obesity
A
High carb and fat diet
Little/ lack of exercise
3
Q
What are two diseases accosiated diseases with obesity ?
A
Coronary heart disease
Type 2 diabetes