dietary diseases Flashcards
Anemia
iron deficient anemia is when there is a lack of iron in the body which leads to a reduction in the number of red blood cells
why is iron important
iron is used to produce red blood cells which help store and carry oxygen in the blood
what foods are high in iron
dark leafy green vegetables
red meat
peas, beans,lentils
foods high in Phytic acid stop your body from absorbing iron from other foods
coronary heart disease
involves a reduction of blood flow to the heart muscle due to clogged arteries
how to prevent CHD
select lower fat/fat free alternatives
use healthy cooking methods such as grilling
consume 5 portions of fruit and veg
cut down foods high in cholesterol
avoid takeaway foods
dental carries
damage to tooth due to build up of plaque
causes of dental carries
consuming too much sugary foods
not brushing teeth properly and regularly
high blood pressure
clogged arteries cause higher blood pressure which can lead to strokes
causes of HBP
being overweight
eating too much salt
not enough exercise
relatives with HBP
smoking
how to reduce salt in diet
do not add extra salt for flavour when cooking
eat more fruit to avoid snacking on salty foods
cut down on takeaways
look for foods low in salt
use spices and herbs for seasoning food
causes of obesity
diet high in saturated fat
consuming too many calories
too much takeaway food
diet high in sugar
diet low in fruit and veg
lack of exercise
lack of food knowledge
shift work
mental health
causes of strokes
too much salt
too much takeaway food
too much snacking on salty foods such as crisps
