NUTRITION
NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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calorie
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diabetes
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cardiovascular
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cholesterol
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Detailed explanation-1: -The heart’s role is to pump oxygen-rich blood to every cell in the body. The blood vessels-a network of interconnecting arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins-provide the pathway in which blood travels.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cardiovascular (CV) – Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels that make up the circulatory system. Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) – A general term referring to conditions affecting the heart (cardio) and blood vessels (vascular system). May also simply be called heart disease.
Detailed explanation-3: -Blood, the heart and the vessels through which blood is pumped around the body, together make up the cardiovascular system. They are vital for carrying nutrients, oxygen and waste around the body. Blood is made up of cells and plasma. An average adult has about 5 litres of blood in their body.