LIFESTYLES

3. Cluster of risk factors including high glucose, abdominal fat, and hypertension
8. Collective term for disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels
9. Compounds that neutralise free radicals and reduce oxidative stress
11. Population-level screening tool using height and weight to classify weight status
12. Hormone responsible for facilitating cellular glucose uptake
14. Measure of the amount of essential nutrients per unit of energy in food
18. Blood lipids elevated in metabolic disorders and linked to cardiovascular risk
20. Condition that can result from both nutrient deficiency and excess energy intake
23. Reduced cellular responsiveness to a hormone regulating blood glucose
26. Lipid associated with increased LDL cholesterol and plaque formation
27. Arterial condition involving plaque buildup that restricts blood flow
28. “Good” cholesterol involved in removing excess lipids from the bloodstream
29. Biological response that, when chronic, contributes to disease development

1. DISEASES Illnesses not transmitted between individuals, often lifestyle-related
2. Persistently elevated blood pressure often linked to excess sodium intake
4. Behaviour characterised by prolonged sitting and minimal energy expenditure
5. Indigestible carbohydrate essential for gut health and metabolic regulation
6. Public health focus aimed at reducing disease incidence before onset
7. Cellular damage caused by an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants
10. Metabolic disorder characterised by impaired glucose regulation and insulin dysfunction
13. Community of microorganisms in the gut influencing immunity and metabolism
15. Study of how gene expression is altered without changing DNA sequence
16. Energy-dense items high in sugar, salt, or fat with minimal nutritional value
17. Fat stored around internal organs, strongly linked to metabolic disease
19. Excessive accumulation of body fat associated with systemic health risks
21. State in which caloric intake consistently exceeds expenditure
22. HEALTH Field focused on improving population-level health outcomes through prevention strategies
24. Brain’s ability to reorganise and adapt, influenced by lifestyle factors
25. Imbalance in gut bacteria linked to inflammation and chronic disease risk