Balanced Eating (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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3 key factors determining health
3 key factors determining health
Genetics, environment, lifestyle
Definition of genetics
Definition of genetics
Biological traits passed from parents to children
Diseases with strong genetic links
Diseases with strong genetic links
Heart disease, type 1 diabetes, certain cancers
Definition of environment (health)
Definition of environment (health)
Surroundings where we live
Environmental factors affecting health
Environmental factors affecting health
Air quality, housing, access to healthcare
Definition of lifestyle
Definition of lifestyle
Daily habits and choices we make
Examples of lifestyle choices
Examples of lifestyle choices
Diet, exercise, rest
Precaution against illness example
Precaution against illness example
Vaccinations like childhood immunisations
Benefit of personal hygiene
Benefit of personal hygiene
Prevents infection and helps stay healthy
Benefits of regular exercise
Benefits of regular exercise
Maintains healthy weight, strengthens body, reduces stress
Purpose of balanced diet
Purpose of balanced diet
Provides variety of nutrients & protects against disease
Risky behaviours to avoid
Risky behaviours to avoid
Smoking, excessive alcohol
Purpose of sufficient rest
Purpose of sufficient rest
Allows body and mind to recover