Diseases caused by bad Diet Flashcards
Why does Rickets do?
Makes children’s bones soft. This means that they bend or bow, and don’t work properly
What foods contain vitamin D?
Fish
Eggs
Sunlight
Why is too much sugar bad for you?
It can cause tooth decay (holes). This could lead to infection.
What causes constipation?
Too little fibre in diet.
What is constipation?
The person is unable to go to the toilet enough to clear their digestive system.
What foods contain fibre?
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
What is a bad diet?
Too much fat and sugar
What are the effects of a bad diet combined with too little exercise?
The person becomes overweight
What disease could someone get if they have a bad diet and do not exercise?
Diabetes
What is diabetes?
The body can’t break down the sugar in the blood or keep it at the correct level.
The person then needs to have injections or take tablets to control their blood sugar.
What does the disease Rickets show that is missing from someone’s diet?
Vitamin D
