Home Economics

Question 1

Define Osteoporosis

Answer 1

a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the quality or structure of bone changes

Question 2

Define coronary heart disease

Answer 2

Blood vessels supplying the heart are blocked causes chest pains and sometimes heart attacks

Question 3

6 causes of osteoporosis

Answer 3

Absence of menstrual periods for long periods of time.
A family history of osteoporosis.
Drinking a large amount of alcohol.
Low body weight.
Smoking.
Having an eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa.

Question 4

6 causes of coronary heart disease

Answer 4

High blood pressure
Smoking
Diabetes
High cholesterol
Obesity
Family history

Question 5

How to reduce risk of coronary heart disease

Answer 5

Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
Be more physically active.
Keep to a healthy weight.
Give up smoking.
Reduce your alcohol consumption.
Keep your blood pressure under control.

Question 6

How to reduce risk of osteoporosis

Answer 6

eat calcium-rich foods as part of a general healthy diet which includes fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
absorb enough vitamin D.
avoid smoking and.
limit alcohol consumption.
do regular weight-bearing and strength-training activities.