B1 Understanding Ourselves BASICS
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- Created on: 12-03-14 17:50
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- Blood is pumped around your body at pressure
- High or low blood pressure can result in health problems
- Smoking can increase blood pressure
- A poor diet can lead to heart disease
- Saturated fats can lead to a build up in cholesterol
- High salt levels can increase blood pressure
- Narrow arteries increase the risk of a heart attack
- A balanced diet supplies all your essential nutrients
- Energy and nutrients vary for different people
- Body mass index indicates if you're under or over weight
- Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens e.g Malaria
- Your immune system deals with pathogens
- Immunisation stops you from getting infections
- You can take antibiotics to get rid of…
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