Factors effecting health

Question 1

people whose diet is badly out of balance are called….

Answer 1

….malnourished

Question 2

excess carbohydrate or fat in their diet can lead to….

Answer 2

….obesity

Question 3

where is obesity a common disorder

Answer 3

developed countries

Question 4

what is obesity defined as

Answer 4

being 20% over recommended body mass

Question 5

what are the usual causes of obesity

Answer 5

bad diet, overeating, lack of exercise and even hormonal problems

Question 6

what other health problems can arise from from obesity

Answer 6

arthritis, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and some types of cancer

Question 7

too much saturated fat can lead to….

Answer 7

….an increase in your blood cholesterol levels

Question 8

In what types of countries do people suffer from a lack of food

Answer 8

developing countries

Question 9

what are some of the effects of malnutrition

Answer 9

it depends on what is missing from your diet but some include:slow growth (in children), fatigue, poor resistance t infection and irregular periods in women

Question 10

what is caused by a lick of vitamins & minerals

Answer 10

deficiency diseases e.g. vitamin c can cause scurvy: causes problems with skin, joints & gums

Question 11

give an example of an inherited factor which can effect your metabolic rate

Answer 11

under active thyroid gland