Keeping healthy
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What will happen if we eat too much convenience food / fast food
It can cause kidney problems, high blood pressure because it is high in fat and salts and can also cause diabetes
What happens if we stare at our computers too long without a break
It can destroy our eye site It causes pain on our wrists, back, arms and shoulders If there is a lack of physical activity it can cause health problems such as diabetes, the person that Will be obsese and high blood pressure
What happens when we do not finish the anitibiotics we are given when we are sick
The bacteria will not be completely destroyed and it will multiply, coming back stronger
What happens when we do not clean kitchen work spaces regularly
The microorganisms will not be destroyed completely and will be a danger to our health
What happens when we listen to loud music
The vibrations will destroy our eardrums and we won’t be able to hear clearly or properly It can also cause deafness
What are the 3 ways to keep ourselves healthy
• sleep at least 8 hours a day • exercise regularly • eat healthily with all the recommended nutritions
How to maintain a healthy weight
Eat a balanced diet with the right amounts of nutrients
What happens to one who overeats
They will be taking in more energy than needed The extra energy will be stored as fats This causes weight gain and the person will be obese
What happens to one who over exercises and over dieting
• can cause our joints to overwork and can cause injury to our muscles and joints • it deprives the body of nutrients and it allows the person to suffer malnutrition
What are the health risks of over dieting and over exercising
• hair loss • infertility • oestroporosis • heart failure • Low blood pressure • Low tolerance to cold • death • stroke • lack of energy
What are diseases caused by
• Bacterial and viral infections - inheritance
What are viruses and bacteria
They are part of the tiny organisms called microorganisms They are too small to see
What can viruses and bacteria cause
Diseases and servers illness
What are some diseases caused by bacteria
• sore throat • tuberculosis • urinary tract infections • syphills • gonorrhoea
What are some diseases caused by viruses
• chicken pox • AIDS • Flu ( influenza ) • SARS
What are anti microbial agents
They are substances that prevents the growth and also kills microorganisms
What are the 3 types of anti microbial agents
• Antiseptics • Disinfectants • Antibiotics
What are antiseptics
These are chemical substances that are applied on living surfaces like skin to prevent the growth of microorganisms ( eg. prevents bacteria and fungi )
What are disinfectants
It is chemicals that are used on non living surfaces to prevent the growth of microorganisms
What are antibiotics
Antibodies are injected or is taken orally to kill microorganisms and prevent it from growing
What are vaccinations
Vaccinations help to prevent diseases that are caused by viruses
What are hereditary diseases
Hereditary diseases are passed down from one generation to the next
What are the causes of hereditary diseases
The mutant of the genes
What are the 3 examples of hereditary diseases
• thalassemia • sickle cell anaemia • colour blindness