non-communicable disease Flashcards
1
Q
what are some examples of non-communicable diseases?
A
heart disease, stoke, cancer, lung disease
2
Q
what is malnutrition?
A
getting too little or too much of a particular nutrient
3
Q
how can diet affect malnutrition?
A
a balanced diet provides enough nutrients however without this you may not be getting all the nutrients you need and this can lead to malnutrition
4
Q
how does alcohol cause liver disease?
A
alcohol causes lipids to build up in the liver which is called fatty liver disease
