Dietary Related Disorders Test

Question 1

Write down the term which describes energy intake and energy output as being approximately equal

Answer 1

Energy balance

Question 2

Write down one factor which might increase the risk of obesity

Answer 2

Lack of physical activity

Question 3

List six problems associated with being obese. (You should include three physical and three mental health problems in your answer)

Answer 3

Physical health issues:
Respiratory problems
Type 2 diabetes
Serious diseases such as cancer

Mental health issues:
Low self esteem
Depression
Anxiety

Question 4

Suggest smart lower fat/sugar food swaps for the following eating out choices:
Coca Cola
Fried rice
Chips/French fries
Glass of whole milk
Coco pops cereal
Ice cream

Answer 4

Ballygowan (500ml) water
Boiled rice
Carrot sticks
Glass of semi skimmed milk
Weetabix
Fruit pot

Question 5

All about CHD:

Eating too much saturated fat does what

Answer 5

Increases cholesterol levels which increases the risk of CHD

Question 6

All about CHD:

Eating too much salt does what

Answer 6

Increases blood pressure which increases the risk of CHD

Question 7

All about CHD:

What does smoking do

Answer 7

Damages lining of heart and increases blood pressure which increases the risk of CHD

Question 8

All about CHD:

What does regular, moderate physical activity do

Answer 8

Reduces blood pressure, which reduces the risk of CHD. Improves the heart muscle function

Question 9

Complete the following paragraph:
Coronary heart disease occurs when the……………..(the arteries that supply the heart) become……………by a gradual build up of……..materials in their walls

Answer 9

Coronary arteries
Blocked/narrowed
Fatty

Question 10

Name then group of vitamins that reduce the risk of CHD

Answer 10

Antioxidant

Question 11

Are the following statements true or false:
People can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
Amount of exercise taken does not affect CHD risk
Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat
Wholegrain foods can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease

Answer 11

True
False
True
True