lifestyle choices Flashcards
what are the four lifestyle choices
diet
drugs
activity level
work/rest/sleep balance
what is diet
balanced diet supports a healthy life-style
unhealthy diet leads to obesity and heart disease
malnutrtion (not enough food/nutrients)
what are drugs
alcohol affects speech coordination
blood pressure (increased heart disease)
liver heart brain
smoking affects damaged alveoli
cause lung cancer
damage cells
what does it mean to have a work rest sleep balance
need to rest and relax to relieve stress
lack of sleep affects the ability to concentrate
muscles can become fatigued quicker
what does a sedentary lifestyle mean
one where there is little, irregular or no physical activity
what is being overweight
weighing more than is normal
what id being overfat
having more body fat than you should
what is being obese
having a lot more fat than you should
what does being overfat and obese cause
increases blood pressure and strokes
decreases cardiovascular fitness
what can a sedentary lifestyle cause
being overweight puts strain on you back and joints this can lead to bas posture and joint damage