Chapter- 3-special Diets

Question 1

What is obesity

Answer 1

Person who is very overweight is said to be obese

can be a result of a hormone Imbalance but more often it is because of over eating

Question 2

Why do people become overweight

Answer 2

Because of – over eating - lack of exercise -poor nutritional knowledge – Bad eating habits -emotional reasons and a hormonal imbalance

Question 3

Problems associated with obesity

Answer 3

Heart disease diabetes high blood pressure Gout(joint pain)low self-esteem stroke varicose veins

Question 4

Treatment

Answer 4

Cutting down on energy intake - a Low calorie diet

Increase daily exercise activity level

Question 5

What is anorexia nervosa

Answer 5

Anorexia nervosa is a physiological condition where the sufferer refuses to eat enough to maintain a healthy weight most common in girls and young women they think they’re fat but Are very underweight can result in death due to starvation

Question 6

What is bulimia nervosa

Answer 6

Also known as binge eating they eat huge amount of food then feel guilty and force themselves to vomit to prevent gaining weight -professional help is required to treat this condition

Question 7

What is the difference between a strict vegetarian and lacto vegetarian

Answer 7

Strict vegetarian does not eat meat fish poultry or any animal products eg:milk cheese eggs
their diet it’s fruit vegetable nuts and cereal
but a
lacto vegetarian also does not eat meat fish or poultry but they will eat animal products like milk cheese and eggs

Question 8

Why do people choose to be a vegetarian

Answer 8

Many believe it is healthier
People objects to killing animals for food
Vegetables and cereals are easier and cheaper to produce the meat

Question 9

What is tvp

Answer 9

Textured vegetable protein = a meat substitute