Dietary Diseases Flashcards

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What is obesity?

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Obesity is when someone becomes so overweight that extra weight is a danger to their health.

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What health risks are associated with obesity?

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Obesity can increase the risk of strokes, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and puts a strain on joints.

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What can cause obesity?

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Large portion sizes, too much saturated fat, too much sugary foods, lack of exercise.

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What is high blood pressure?

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High blood pressure is the pressure of blood in your arteries, which carry blood around your body from your heart to your brain.

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What can cause high blood pressure?

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Fatty deposits called cholesterol building up in the artery walls, too much salt, which makes the heart work harder.

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What is coronary heart disease?

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Coronary heart disease is when the arteries that carry blood from the heart become narrowed with gradual build-up of fatty deposits called cholesterol.

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What happens if a piece of cholesterol breaks off in the arteries?

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It may cause a blood clot to form and block the arteries, leading to a heart attack if close to the heart or a stroke if close to the brain.

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What is diabetes?

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Diabetes is a condition where the body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use its own insulin properly, causing sugars to build up in the blood.

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What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

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Type 1 Diabetes: The pancreas is unable to produce any insulin, usually starts in childhood. Type 2 Diabetes: Not enough insulin is produced or it doesn’t work properly, often due to poor diet.

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What are people with diabetes more at risk of?

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Heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, kidney failure, blindness, circulation problems.