Diet Problems Flashcards
2) What is a common symptom of kwashiorkor?
A swollen stomach
1) Eating too little protein can cause a condition called…?
Kwashiorkor
3) Lots of people in ….. have diets that are too low in protein?
Developing countries
4) What are the two reasons people in developing countries aren’t getting enough protein?
Overpopulation: the demand for protein rich food is greater than the amount
Agriculture: there is not enough money to invest in agriculture
5) What is EAR?
Estimated average requirement: how much protein someone of a particular body mass should eat each day
6) How do you calculate someone’s Estimated Average daily Requirement (EAR) of protein?
O.6 x body mass (kg)
7) What factors change EAR?
Body mass, age (growth), pregnancy (help baby grow), lactating (produce milk)
8) What is anorexia nervosa?
A eating disorder that leads to self-starvation
9) What is bulimia nervosa?
A eating disorder that leads to binge eating and self induced vomiting
10) What are the reasons for developing of eating disorder?
Low self-esteem and a desire to be ‘perfect’ sufferers have a poor self-image
11) List the issues that can be caused as a result of a eating disorder?
Liver failure, kidney failure, heart attacks, muscle wastage, low blood pressure, and mineral deficiencies (both disorders can be fatal)
12) How can bulimia cause tooth decay?
Acid in vomit eats away at enamel
13) What is BMI?
Body mass index: a guide to decide whether someone is underweight, normal, overweight or obese
14) How is BMI calculated?
Body mass (kg) / height (m) squared
15) How is BMI sometimes unreliable?
People with lots of muscle (which weighs more than fat) could have a high BMI when they are not overweight