Diet-related Health Problems

Question 1

Obesity

Answer 1

Incorrect balance of energy

High blood pressure, high cholesterol leads to heart disease

Checked by BMI

Question 2

Heart disease

Answer 2

Arteries are narrowed by fat deposits
Eating lots of saturated fats
Blood clots can form blocking the blood flow

Question 3

Anaemia

Answer 3

Not enough iron
Tiredness
Pale
Headaches

Question 4

Diabetes

Answer 4

Type 2 - can’t produce enough insulin or body is resistant

Overweight or excessive sugar
Long term health issues such as poor eyesight, kidney failure
Feel thirsty or tired
Body flushes glucose by urinating more

Question 5

Poor diet can affect the skeleton

Answer 5

Rickets - bone become so fat and weak (children)
Osteoporosis- weak bones that are brittle
Tooth decay - build up of plaque, bacteria feed on the sugars and create acids which destroy tooth enamel leading to decay

Question 6

Lactose intolerant

Answer 6

Avoid foods containing lactose

Question 7

Nut allergy

Answer 7

Avoid nuts

Question 8

Coeliac disease

Answer 8

Cannot eat foods containing gluten

Question 9

Vegetarians

Answer 9

Pescatarians- won’t eat meat but will eat fish and animal products
Lacto-ovo - will not eat meat or fish but will eat other animal products
Lacto - will not eat meat, fish, or eggs but will eat other animal products
Vegans - will not eat any animal products