Dietary And Lifestyle Effects On The Heart Flashcards

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Name effects of smoking on the heart

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Nicotine increases heart rate and blood pressure

Other chemicals in tabacco cause clots and lung cancer

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Effects of diet on the heart

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High intake of fat causes build up of cholestrerol - blocks arterioles and leads to stoke or heart attack

High salt intake rises bood pressure - cause heart attack

Obesity - raises blood pressure and increase of heart attack

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Effects of smoking on the heart

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Aerobic exercise strenghtens the heart and improves circulation

Reduce body

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