C2: Weight management

Question 1

what chronic diseases does weight management reduce the risk of?

Answer 1

-Type ll diabetes ​
-Osteoporosis ​
-CHD – Coronary heart disease ​
-Cancer

Question 2

what is type 2 diabetes?

Answer 2

Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body doesn’t use insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar levels.

Question 3

what are the health impacts of type 2 diabetes?

Answer 3

It can lead to heart disease, kidney problems, nerve damage, and vision loss.

Question 4

what impact does type 2 diabetes have on the NHS?

Answer 4

It increases demand for services, including specialist care and treatments for complications.

Question 5

what costs does type 2 diabetes cause to the NHS?

Answer 5

It’s a significant financial burden due to the long-term care and treatment of complications.

Question 6

why does type 2 diabetes occur?

Answer 6

It’s often caused by a combination of genetic factors and lifestyle choices like poor diet and lack of exercise.

Question 7

what is osteoporosis?

Answer 7

a condition where bones become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures.

Question 8

what are the health impacts of osteoporosis?

Answer 8

It mainly causes fractures, especially in the hip, spine, and wrist, leading to pain, disability, and reduced quality of life.

Question 9

what are impacts of osteoporosis on the NHS?

Answer 9

It increases the demand for services like orthopaedic surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term care.

Question 10

why does osteoporosis occur?

Answer 10

It’s often caused by a combination of factors like aging, genetics, hormonal changes (especially in women after menopause), poor diet, and lack of exercise.

Question 10

what costs does osteoporosis cause the NHS?

Answer 10

It’s a significant financial burden due to the cost of treating fractures, hospital stays, and ongoing care.

Question 11

what is CHD?

Answer 11

chronic disease that happens when the arteries supplying blood to the heart get clogged up with fatty substances.

Question 12

what are the health impacts of CHD?

Answer 12

It can cause chest pain (angina), heart attacks, heart failure, and arrhythmias.

Question 13

what impact does CHD have on the NHS?

Answer 13

It increases the need for emergency care, surgeries like bypasses and angioplasties, and long-term management.

Question 14

what costs does CHD cause the NHS?

Answer 14

It’s expensive due to the high-tech interventions, medications, and ongoing care required.

Question 15

why does CHD occur?

Answer 15

It’s often due to factors like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and family history.

Question 16

what is cancer?

Answer 16

when cells in the body grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts.

Question 17

what are the health impacts of cancer?

Answer 17

It can cause a wide range of symptoms and complications depending on the type and location, often leading to serious illness and death.

Question 18

what is the impact of cancer on the NHS?

Answer 18

It requires extensive resources for diagnosis, treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation), and palliative care.

Question 19

what costs does cancer cause the NHS?

Answer 19

It’s one of the most expensive diseases to treat due to the complex and prolonged care needed.

Question 20

why does cancer occur?

Answer 20

It’s caused by a combination of genetic factors, environmental exposures (like smoking or radiation), and lifestyle choices.

Question 21

what is an eating disorder?

Answer 21

An eating disorder is a mental disorder defined by abnormal eating behaviors that adversely affect a person’s physical or mental health. These behaviors may include eating too much food or too little food, as well as body image issues.

Question 22

are eating disorders psychological or physiological?

Answer 22

psychological

Question 23

what do eating disorders cause?

Answer 23

-low self esteem
-problems with friends and family
-lack of confidence
-leads to individual feeling in control of their life if things are going on in there life that are uncontrollable

Question 24

what are the different types of eating disorders?

Answer 24

Anorexia nervosa ​ Bulimia nervosa ​ Over eating/ binge eating

Question 25

explain what anorexia nervosa is?

Answer 25

-trying to keep weight as low as possible -may do this by not enough food, exercising too much and taking laxatives

Question 26

what are the symptoms of anorexia nervosa?

Answer 26

-extreme weight loss -dizziness or fainting -hard time passing stool

Question 27

what are the health affects of anorexia nervosa?

Answer 27

-problems with muscles and bones -tired and weak -fertility problems

Question 28

explain what bulimia nervosa is

Answer 28

person has regular episodes of binging and then purging

Question 29

what are the symptoms of bulimia nervosa?

Answer 29

-over sickness -repeated episodes of binging -excessive exercise

Question 30

what are the health affects of bulimia nervosa?

Answer 30

-not getting proper nutrition -overusing laxatives -making self be sick a lot

Question 31

what is undereating/overeating?

Answer 31

Overeating refers to consuming more food than the body needs, which can lead to weight gain and associated health problems. Undereating, on the other hand, refers to consuming less food than the body needs, which can result in nutrient deficiencies and weight loss.

Question 32

what are the symptoms of underrating/overeating?

Answer 32

-spending a lot of time worrying about your weight and body shape. -avoiding socialising when you think food will be involved. -eating very little or too much food

Question 33

what are the health affects of underrating/overeating?

Answer 33

-reduction in essential hormones -poor metabolism. -chronic diseases