Health and Food Science

Cardiovascular Diseases

Khalifa Adel 11B

Hamad Alyammahi11B
What is Obesity?

What is Cardiovascular Diseases?

What is the relation between Diabetes and

Cardiovascular Diseases?

How to avoid obesity?

 Obesity
Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern.
It's a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease,
diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.
 Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular disease can refer to a number of conditions like heart disease, heart attack, stroke, heart failure,
arrhythmia and heart valve problems.
 Relation between Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases
Having diabetes means you are more likely to develop heart disease. People with diabetes are also more likely to have certain risk
factors, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, that increase their chances of having a heart attack or a stroke.
If you have diabetes, you can protect your heart and health by managing your blood glucose, also called blood sugar. You can also protect
yourself by controlling your high blood pressure and high cholesterol. If you smoke, get help to stop.

High blood glucose from diabetes can damage your blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart and blood vessels. Over time,
this damage can lead to heart disease. People with diabetes tend to develop heart disease at a younger age than people without diabetes.
Adults with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to have heart disease or stroke as adults without diabetes.
The good news is that the steps you take to manage your diabetes also help lower your chances of having heart disease or stroke.
 How to Avoid Obesity
1. Drink Water
Drinking more water acts as appetite suppressant; as a result you eat less.
2. Go for a walk.
A good walk for 30 minutes will benefit your heart and mind.
3. Use less salt.
Use less salt in your diet and maintain a healthy blood pressure.
4. Eat green vegetables
 Include green veggies in your diet, at least once a week.
5. Eat Fruits
Always carry apples and oranges to work. Eat fruits when cravings for snacks sets in.
6. Avoid saturated fat foods
Saturated fat increases cholesterol levels, which increases the risk of heart diseases and stroke.
7. Avoid sugar
Stop eating sugary food, as sugar is the real villain for spreading the obesity epidemic.
8. Never skip breakfast
Skipping the first meal of the day will make you more hungry, which will give you fast food
cravings.
9. Exercise
Take out at least 30 minutes from your busy schedule to exercise.