diet and health t1

Question 1

importance of healthy diet

Answer 1

growth and repair of body tissue
stopping us feeling hungry
providing us with energy needed to survive

Question 2

what is the eatwell guide

Answer 2

shows the proportions of the main food groups that form a healthy, balanced diet

Question 3

what are all 5 sections of eatwell guide

Answer 3

green: fruit and vegitables
yellow: starchy carbohydrates
pink: protiens:
blue: dairy
purple: oils and spreads

Question 4

why should you cut down on saturated fats

Answer 4

reduce risk of heart disease
lower blood cholesterol

Question 5

why should you cut down on sugar

Answer 5

obesity
tooth decay

Question 6

why should you cut down on salt

Answer 6

reduce blood pressure
reduce risk of heart disease

Question 7

what are the 8 tips for healthy eating

Answer 7

base meals on starchy foods
eat lots of fruit and vegetables
eat more fish( 2 portions a week)
cut down on fats and sugars
eat less salt
get active
dont get thirsty
dont skip breakfast

Question 8

how is obesity caused

Answer 8

eating more food than the body requires so excess energy is stored as fat

Question 9

what is diverticulitis

Answer 9

a condition that affects large intestine, linked with low fibre diet

Question 10

what causes anaemia

Answer 10

low iron diet