Diabetes, Bone Health And Coeliac

Question 1

What does peak bone mass refer to

Answer 1

The stage at which bones are at their strongest

Question 2

What age is a person when they reach peak bone mass

Answer 2

25

Question 3

What happens after the age of 25

Answer 3

Bone mass gradually decreases

Question 4

How can you achieve peak bone mass

Answer 4

Ensuring adequate intakes of vitamin d and calcium and taking regukar weight bearing exercise

Question 5

4 examples of weight bearing activities

Answer 5

Hockey, walking, tennis, running

Question 6

4 non dairy foods that are a good source of calcium

Answer 6

White flour, pulses, leafy green vegetables ( eg. Broccoli) and canned fish with bones (eg. Sardines).

Question 7

Why is vitamin D important

Answer 7

To absorb calcium from food

Question 8

3 good sources of vitamin d

Answer 8

Oily fish, eggs, dairy products

Question 9

Complete the sentence

Vitamin d is —– under the —– when it is exposed to —- —-.

Answer 9

Made
Skin
Uv light

Question 10

Explain type 1 diabetes

Answer 10

Body is unable to produce insulin. The age diagnosis is about 40. It can be treated by insulin injections, regular exercise and a balanced diet.

Question 11

Explain type 2 diabetes

Answer 11

Body can make insulin but not enough (obesity can be the cause). Age diagnosis is less than 40. Treatment includes regular exercise, weight loss and possibly insulin injections.

Question 12

How many cases of type 2 diabetes are diagnosed in the uk each year

Answer 12

3 million

Question 13

Main cause of type 2 diabetes

Answer 13

Obesity especially carrying extra weight around the waist.

Question 14

What is coeliac disease

Answer 14

A disease that occurs when the body reacts to a protein called gluten which is found in cereals such as wheat an barley.

Question 15

4 symptoms of coeliac disease

Answer 15

Nausea
Tiredness
Constipation
Reduced growth

Question 16

6 gluten free foods

Answer 16

Rice
Potatoes
Corn
Meat, fish and poultry
Fruit and vegetables
Gluten free pasta and bread

Question 17

Composite meaning

Answer 17

Foods containing a mixture of animal and plant foods

Question 18

3 composite sources of gluten

Answer 18

Sausages
Soup
Gravy

Question 19

2 obvious sources of gluten

Answer 19

Bread

Breakfast cereals

Question 20

Why is it important to consume enough calcium particularly in childhood and adolescence

Answer 20

During these stages large amounts of calcium are added to bones, strengthening them as they develop