Factors Affecting Health Flashcards
Malnourished people can be fat, thin, or unhealthy in other ways: explain…
Obesity common disorder developed countries, defined as being 20% or more over maximum recommended body mass. Hormonal problems lead to obesity, usual cause bad diet, overeating and lack of exercise.
Health problems that arise from obesity, explain…
Arthritis (inflammation of the joints), type 2 diabetes (inability to control blood sugar level), high blood pressure and heart disease.
State two health problems for an unbalanced diet…
Too much saturated fat in your diet can increase your blood cholesterol level.
Eating to much salt can cause high blood pressure and heart problems.
Explain the health problems by eating too little…
Some people suffer from lack of food, particularly in developing countries. People can suffer from malnourishment. Problems include slow growth in children, fatigue,poor resistance to infection, and irregular periods in women.
Explain deficiency diseases…
Deficiency diseases are caused by lack of vitamins minerals. For explain, a lack of vitamin C can cause scurvy, a deficiency disease that causes problems with the skin, joints and gums.
