factors influencing health status/BOD 3

Question 1

cardiovascular disease

Answer 1

refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to heart attack, chest pain (angina), or stroke.

Question 2

arteriosclerosis

Answer 2

build up of plaque on blood vessel walls, making it harder for blood to get through

Question 3

hypertension

Answer 3

high blood pressure

Question 4

cholesterol

Answer 4

type of fat, required for optimal functioning of the body that in excess can lead to range of health concerns including the blocking of arteries.

Question 5

body mass index

Answer 5

statistical measure of body mass calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) in height (M2)

Question 6

nutrient dense

Answer 6

foods that contain a large amount of nutrients such as vitals and minerals

Question 7

antioxidants

Answer 7

compounds in foods that neutralise free radicals

Question 8

neural tube defects

Answer 8

conditions characterised by damage to the brain and spine, and to the nerve tissue of the spinal cord during prenatal development.
examples: spina bifida and anecephaly

Question 9

energy dense

Answer 9

foods that contain significant amounts of fat, carbohydrates and/proteins, therefore contributing large amount of energy to the diet.

Question 10

free radicals

Answer 10

molecules formed when oxygen is metabolised. free radicals can damage healthy body cells and increase risk of disease such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Question 11

fortified

Answer 11

when a nutrient has been artificially added to food to increase its nutritional value

Question 12

dental carries

Answer 12

decay of teeth caused by a breakdown in the tissues that make up the tooth

Question 13

anemia

Answer 13

condition characterised by a reduced ability of the body to deliver enough oxygen to the cells due to lack of healthy red blood cells