Diseases Flashcards
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Osteoporosis
A
Decrease in the amount an thickness of bone tissue.
Causes the bones to become weak and brittle.
- Loss of calcium
- Weight bearing exercise
1
Q
Type II diabetes
A
Occurs when blood sugar is high (glucose is high).
Mainly comes from the food we consume.
- Maintain a healthy weight with physical activity
- Eat well
2
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Cardiovascular disease
A
Disease that affects blood and/or heart vessels.
- Eat well
- Maintain a healthy weight through exercise
