When a person weights 20% more than the recommended weight for their height
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How is obesity caused?
By consuming too much energy.The excess energy is deposited in adipose tissues as fat.
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What is normal,less and Over on the BMI chart
18.5 is underweight,Between 18.5 and 25 is normal,Anything over 25 is Overweight
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What is the formula for BMI
BMI= mass(kg)/Height(m)^2
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What is Coronary Heart Disease?
The disease of the heart caused by the malfunction of the coronary arteries
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What is Atheriosclerosis?
The deposition of fatty substance in the wall of the coronary arties,the deposition narrows the size lumen of the artery,this restricts blood flow going to the heart muscle.
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Suugest ways of reducing the risk of CHD?
Dietery Fibre,Moderate alchol consunption and Eating Oil fish
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Explain how salt can contribute to CHD?
Salt lowers the water potential of the blood,as a result more water is held in the blood so blood pressure increases.Hypertension or high blood pressure damages the endothelium layer or the inner lining of the artery.
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Card 2
Front
What is a balanced diet?
Back
a diet that contains all the nutrients needed for healthy and in the correct proportions
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