Lifestyle Factors
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- Created on: 27-01-16 14:30
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- Lifestyle factors that affect growth and development
- Alcohol
- What is the weekly limit? 14 Units for both men and women
- Health risk:
- Cancer
- Raised blood pressure
- Smoking
- Health Risks:
- Cancer: Throat, Mouth, Food pipe (Oesophagus), Lung, Nose, Bladder, Stomach
- Stroke
- Arteries thicken
- Damage blood vessels
- Yellow teeth, skin and nails
- Heart attack
- Heart beats faster
- Breathing problems
- Health Risks:
- Diet
- Malnutrition can occur if someone doesn't eat a balanced diet
- Food proportions
- Bread, rice, potatoes, pasta: 30%
- Meat, fish and eggs: 10%
- Sugars and fats: 5%
- Milk and dairy: 15%
- Fruits and vegetables: 30%
- Exercise
- Weekly amount of exercise:
- Babies: throughout the day
- Toddlers:180 minutes / 3 hours daily
- 5-18 year olds: 60 minutes daily
- 19-64 year olds: 150 minutes weekly
- 65+ year olds: 2 or more days
- Positive affect on P.I.E.S.
- Physical
- Tend to live longer
- Flexible
- Reduces weight
- Reduces blood pressure
- Improves strength, stamina, suppleness
- Intellectual
- Stimulates planning and thinking
- Emotional
- Reduces stress
- Improved self-esteem
- Increased confidence
- Releases endorphins (makes a person happy)
- Social
- Develops teamwork and co-operation
- Encourages friendships and socialisation
- Physical
- Weekly amount of exercise:
- Alcohol
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