Determinates Of Health

Question 1

Cholesterol

Answer 1

Fat required in the body for maintaining cell membranes and the production of hormones
- intake of saturated and transfats seem to increase the risk of stroke and coroney heart disease
LDL = bad cholesterol
HDL = good cholesterol

Question 2

Artherosclesrosis
Nutrient dense
Energy dense

Answer 2

• harden of the arteries
• full of nutrients
• full of fat CHO

Question 3

BEHAVIOURAL
tobacco smoking
Alcohol

Answer 3

• associated with CVD, respiratory conditions and many more forms of cancer, can cause faults in the cells as they divide which results in tumour and then results in cancer
• alcohol consumption can lead to numerous conditions and contributes significantly to the burden of disease in Australia
• increase of violence
• obesity
• brain damage

Question 4

BIOLOGICAL 
Blood pressure (hypertension)

Answer 4

Creating problems with the heart + kidneys making it harder and restricting the flow. There are no symptoms
Contributing factors: smoking, stress, excessive alcohol, genetics and poor diet