diet + health Flashcards
why should we eat a healthy, balanced diet?
it provides us with the correct combination of food + nutrients for growth and maintaining good health
what does the eat well guide encourage?
people to eat correct proportions of food
is it true that eating food in the correct balance makes us feel more hungry?
no, it stops us from feeling hungry
does eating food in the correct balance help to provide the energy we need to survive, be healthy and fight disease?
yes
can eating food in the correct balance help with only some bodily functions?
no, it can help with all bodily functions
true or false? eating food in the correct balance decreases our health + well-being?
false it maintains our health + well-being
what does CHD stand for?
Coronary Heart Disease
what is a diet typically high in that can lead to CHD?
saturated fats + cholesterol
what are the effects of CHD?
blood clots, blocked vessels + arteries
what are the 2 different causes of type 2 diabetes?
poor diets that contain high amounts of sugar or family genes / history
what is the result of having type 2 diabetes?
you body doesn’t receive the right amount of insulin
what is the cause for tooth decay?
too many sugary or acidic foods
which strips enamle
what is the cause for diverticulitus?
low fibre diets
what is effected / damaged if you have diverticulitus?
large intestine + colon
what is the cause of anaemia?
lack of iron
what are the effects of anaemia?
iron deficiency, low on energy, feeling faint
why is obesity more common these days?
people now do less exercise but still eat the same amount of food
so weight gradually increases + puts a strain on organs
what is the cause for high blood pressure?
not eating a varied diet
how can you prevent you blood pressure from getting too high?
eat more fruit + veg, limit fats
what is the cause of osteoporosis?
not achieving peak bone mass
so bones start to loose minerals and strength
what is the effect of osteoporosis?
bones become brittle so break
