Diseases

Question 1

what is obesity?

Answer 1

diet related disease in which the body contains too much stored fat

Question 2

what is cardiovascular disease?

Answer 2

it effects the heart and blood vessels

Question 3

what is skeletal disease?

Answer 3

diet related disease which effects the strength of our bones and teeth

Question 4

what is iron deficiency?

Answer 4

it is a diet related heath condition caused by the lack of iron in the blood

Question 5

what is type 2 diabetes?

Answer 5

too much glucose in the bloodstream

Question 6

what causes obesity?

Answer 6

not being in energy balance

Question 7

what causes cardiovascular disease?

Answer 7

a lot of salt in the diet which can change the consistency of the blood which can cause the heart to work faster

Question 8

what causes skeletal disease?

Answer 8

a lack of vitamin d or sunlight

Question 9

what causes iron deficiency?

Answer 9

if there isn’t enough iron or vitamin c in the diet

Question 10

what causes type 2 diabetes?

Answer 10

if you eat foods with a high amount of sugar and starch

Question 11

what happens to the body when you have obesity?

Answer 11

the store of fat will build up under the skin

Question 12

what happens to the body when you have cardiovascular disease?

Answer 12

the arteries becomes blocked by fatty deposits which prevents blood flow

Question 13

what happens to the body when you have skeletal disease?

Answer 13

the bones are not strong enough and start to bend under the weight of our bodies

Question 14

what happens to the body when you have iron deficiency?

Answer 14

lack of energy
tiredness
pale inner eyelids
pale complexion 
weak, ridged finger nails
muscle weakness
feeling cold

Question 15

what happens to the body if you have type 2 diabetes?

Answer 15

feeling thirsty 
feeling tired and weak
weight loss
blurred vision
frequent urination
skin may not heal properly

Question 16

how can obesity be prevented?

Answer 16

you need a energy balance, so the food you eat you need to exercise to burn it off

Question 17

how can cardiovascular disease be prevented?

Answer 17

by following dietary guide lines
reducing sakt intake
not smoking 
reduce stress levels 
limiting alcohol

Question 18

how can skeletal disease be prevented?

Answer 18

having enough calcium and minerals
exposing your skin to sunlight
avoid concentrated juice
Clean teeth twice a day

Question 19

how can iron deficiency be prevented?

Answer 19

make sure the diet you eat contains a lot of iron rich foods

Question 20

how can type 2 diabetes be prevented?

Answer 20

follow dietary guide lines
loose weight if necessary
take regular exercise
limit alcohol