B7.3-4 Smokign And Obseity Flashcards

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What are the three harmful components of smoking ?

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Carbon monoxide
Replaces O2 in the blood and causes damage to blood vessels

Nicotine
Highly addictive

Tar
Contains cancer causing chemicals
Blocks airways/ cillia

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What are the two main risk factors of obesity

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High carb and fat diet
Little/ lack of exercise

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What are two diseases accosiated diseases with obesity ?

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Coronary heart disease
Type 2 diabetes

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