overconsumption Flashcards
obesity definition
Is an abnormal acclamation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individuals ideal body weight
Is associated with increased risk of illness, disability and death
foods that cause obesity
Eating processed foods high in fat
Not eating fruit, vegetables and unrefined carbohydrates
Drinking too much alcohol
reasons why obesity occurs
Lack of exercise
Incorrect food choices
§ High saturated fat
§ Salt
§ Sugar
Consuming quantities that are too large
Energy intake in relation to energy expenditure
Lifestyle balance
effects obesity has on the body
Excess body fat
which is a major risk factor to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, some musculoskeletal conditions and some cancers
cardiovascular disease definition
Generally refers to conditions that refer to narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to heart attack, chest pain or stroke.
Other heart conditions, such as those that affect your hearts muscle, valves and rhythm, also considered heart disease
which foods cause cardiovascular disease
Blood lipids (fats) containing high cholesterol include low density lipoprotein (LDL) and high density lipoproteins (HDL)
§ LDL can lead to plaque forming on arteries
Saturated and trans fats tend to increase LDL cholesterol in the blood
HDL cholesterol helps the body to remove cholesterol from the body and makes it harder for plaque to form in the arteries
symptoms of cardiovascular disease
Extreme fatigue
Constant dizziness or light-headedness
A fast resting heart rate
Chest pain that goes away with rest
Difficulty breathing during regular activities and rest
cardiovascular disease leads to…
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Heart attack
Arteriosclerosis
how to prevent cardiovascular disease
Exercise
reduced intake of saturated fats is recommended
Control blood pressure
Control weight
Reduce salt intake
Give up smoking
High fibre diet
type 2 diabetes definition
Controlled by diet and exercise
Pancreas is producing insufficient insulin due to things like obesity and high blood pressure
foods that cause type 2 diabetes
Highly processed carbohydrates
§ White flour, white sugar, white rice
Sugar sweetened drinks
Saturated and trans fats
Red and processed meats
Processed meats like sausages and burgers are particularly bad due to their high levels of sodium and nitrites
food recommendations for type 2 diabetics
Low GI food are recommended
Foods that are more slowly absorbed into the bloodstream delay the onset of hunger
symptoms of type 2 diabetes
Excessive urination
Excessive thirst
Tiredness
Itchy skin
Cuts take a long time to heal
Mood swings
Dizziness
Leg cramps
Gradual weight gain
