diet, smoking, alcohol and lack of exercise

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GCSE AS PE (health and fitness) Flashcards on diet, smoking, alcohol and lack of exercise , created by s.ghillean on 09/03/2014.
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How diet affects health -Too little or too much of certain nutrients will affect health and fitness -obesity-too many calories -associated obesity diseases -Reduction in physical activity levels
How smoking affects health -1 person dies of smoking related disease every 3.5 mins - lung cancer, stroke, heart disease, bronchitis, strokes -Leukemia, gangrene, mouth + throat cancers, worsens asthma, reduces lung capacity
How does lack of exercise affect health -Reduced aerobic fitness,heart less efficient & can't work at raised heart rate levels(out of breath quickly) -reduced flexibility and strength -body composition changes -higher body fat
How does alcohol affect health/fitness Excessive sustained over consumption leads to= - liver damage - heart disease + high blood pressure - digestive system problems - psychiatric disorders -reproductive problems
Benefits of exercise Reduced disease risk, strengthen skeleton, improve mental well-being and maintain healthy body weight
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