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Inheritance, exercise and health


Inheriting Health
Inherited factors from your parents affect your:
• Appearance (eyes, hair, nose, etc
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It is mainly made
by the liver but can also be found in
some foods
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We need
cholesterol for our cell membranes and to make vital hormones
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The unhealthy can cause healthy problems if the balance in
wrong
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A balanced diet means the liver can the keep
the cholesterol balance right
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1 in 50 people
inherit factors which means they have high levels of cholesterol no
matter what they eat
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The less active you are the more likely you will
die at a younger age, due to diseases and organ malfunctions
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You will
be using more energy
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If your weight is controlled, you’re less likely to be
affected by problems (such as arthritis, diabetes and high blood
pressure)
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Regular exercise
lowers blood cholesterol levels
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When exercising, good cholesterol goes up and the
bad comes down
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Key Points
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Inherited factors affect our
health
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People who exercise
regularly are usually
healthier than people who
take little exercise

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