1.9 Imbalance of nutrient intake - Over nutrition disorders

Question 1

Diet-related risk factors

Answer 1

Lack of dietary fibre

Insufficient water intake

^ Salt intake

Question 2

Lifestyle-related risks

Answer 2

Lack of exercise

Age

Genetics

Question 3

Obesity

Answer 3

Excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health

BMI 30 - obese / 25 overweight

Question 4

Obesity: Body shape

Answer 4

Android (apple) / gynaecoid (pear)

Oestrogen will deposit fat on the hips, thighs, and belly, less inclined to lead to heart problems.

Testosterone will “lead” fat mostly towards the stomach and upper body. More dangerous as fat stores around the heart.

Question 5

Obesity causes

Answer 5

Energy input exceeds energy output over a considerable time

High consumption of processed foods, high in fat and sugar and low in fibre.

Question 6

Obesity symptoms

Answer 6

Tiredness

sore joints

Question 7

Obesity Consequences Physical

Answer 7

Decreased life expectancy due to:
	Hypertension
	Diabetes Mellitus
	Bowel and breast cancer
	Cardiovascular Diseases
	Arthritis 
	Gout
	Kidney Disease
	Gallbladder disease
	Complications in surgery

Question 8

Obesity Consequences psychological/social

Answer 8

Psychological & Social
Poor self image
Neglected / Excluded
Exclusion from physical activity, further reduction in exercise

Question 9

Obesity Consequences economic

Answer 9

Clothing costs more
Job discrimination
Costly foods and services
Reduced Job Prospects

Question 10

Cardiovascular disease consequences

Answer 10

Any artery affected by atherosclerosis is liable to blockage, which can lead to death of the tissue or organ.