Diseases Flashcards
What happens if children do not have a balanced diet?
They can suffer from diseases
What is a balanced diet?
When the food you eat gives you the right amount of
- NUTRIENTS
- to keep your body HEALTHY
What part of the body does RICKETS affect?
The bones
What causes RICKETS?
Too little VITAMIN D
How would you know if a kid had RICKETS?
Their legs would BEND because their bones are SOFT
Name 3 sources of Vitamin D
- Fish (like Tuna and Sardines)
- Eggs
- Sunlight
Why is playing indoors too much not good for you?
Because you need SUNLIGHT to get Vitamin D
What causes Tooth Decay?
Too much sugar in your diet
What happens if you get rotten teeth and you don’t get it treated?
You can get an infection.
Name 3 sources of sugar?
- Sugary cereals
- Fruit Juice
- Fizzy Drinks
What is Constipation?
When you can’t POOP easily
(Hehe…for exams it would be better to write….)
“When you cannot go to the toilet as often as you should to clear your digestive system”
What should you eat to prevent Constipation?
Food with lots of FIBRE
Give 3 foods that will give you Fibre?
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Grains
If you have a bad diet and don’t exercise could happen to your body?
Become overweight
AND
Get Diabetes
What is diabetes?
It is when a person’s body cannot break down sugar.
