Obesity Flashcards

1
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what does obesity cause

A

high blood pressure and diabetes which can lead to coronary heart disease

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2
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what is obesity

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when someone is overweight in a way that is danger to their health

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3
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what can obesity lead to

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  • high blood pressure of the heart being put under a lot of strain and it needs to carry the weight
  • strokes
  • heart disease
  • developing type 2 diabetes
  • some cancers like breast cancer
  • strain in joints like hip, knee……..
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4
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how can this be reduced

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  • by using up the stored fat and reduce daily food intake so that the excess body fat is used up
  • do exercise
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