Factors Affecting Health

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  • Created on: 23-05-15 11:41
An unbalanced diet
Affects your health
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Eating too much
Can lead to Obesity
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Obesity
Can cause health problems such as arthritis (inflammation of the joints), type 2 diabetes (inability to control blood sugar level), high blood pressure and heart disease. It's also a risk factor for some kinds of cancer
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Too much saturated fat in your diet
Can increase your blood cholesterol level
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Eating too much salt
Can cause high blood pressure and heart problems
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Eating too little
Can cause problems
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Malnutrition
Can cause slow growth (in children), fatigue, poor resistance to infection, and irregular periods in women
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Lack of vitamins and minerals
Can cause deficiency diseases
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Lack of vitamin C
Scurvy, a deficiency disease that causes problems with the skin, joints and gums
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Can lead to Obesity

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Eating too much

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Can cause health problems such as arthritis (inflammation of the joints), type 2 diabetes (inability to control blood sugar level), high blood pressure and heart disease. It's also a risk factor for some kinds of cancer

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Can increase your blood cholesterol level

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Can cause high blood pressure and heart problems

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