Dietary diseases Flashcards
What causes coronary heart disease
Being overweight.
Diet high in saturated fats.
High blood pressure.
High salt diet.
What causes obesity
High fat and sugar diet.
Diet low in fruit n veg.
Eating more calories than expended.
What causes high blood pressure
Diet high in salt.
Being overweight.
What causes bowel disease
Lack of water in diet.
Lack of fibre in diet.
Lack of fruit n veg in diet.
High processed foods diet.
What causes tooth decay
A diet high in sugar.
A diet low in calcium, phosphorous and Vit D
What causes osteoporosis
A diet low in calcium.
A diet high in salt.
What causes anaemia
Snacking
A diet low in Vit B12
Low iron and vitamin C intake
Diet low in folic acid
What causes constipation
Low intake of fibre
What causes diverticular disease
A low intake of fibre