food and health

Question 1

constipation

Answer 1

caused by low fibre, low water, high fat diet, obesity, physical inactivity

Question 2

coeliac disease

Answer 2

inflammatory condition, intolerance to gluten

Question 3

food allergy

Answer 3

abnormal response by the immune system to a food

Question 4

food intolerance

Answer 4

non-allergic food hypersensitivity, physiological responses

Question 5

irritable bowel syndrome (ibs)

Answer 5

colon overreacts to a mild stimulus by going into spasm. symptoms - abdominal pain, cramping, unusual bowl movements,

Question 6

diverticular disease

Answer 6

outpocketings of the colonic mucosa & submucosa through weaknesses of muscle layers in the colon wall

Question 7

lactose intolerance

Answer 7

caused by reduced or absent of activity of lactase that prevents the splitting of lactose

Question 8

ergogenic aid

Answer 8

any substance, food or training method that helps the body work harder and perform better

Question 9

creatine

Answer 9

made of arginine, glycine, methionine, produced by liver, body stores in skeletal muscle for energy production

Question 10

food bioactive

Answer 10

a food compound which has positive effects on the health of an organism

Question 11

functional foods

Answer 11

foods which provide a scientifically proven benefit beyond basic nutrition

Question 12

phytochemicals

Answer 12

chemicals that provide colour, odour & taste to plants. Can affect chemical processes in the body

Question 13

flavonoids

Answer 13

in citrus fruits, apple, coffee and tea. benefits - antioxidants, heart and urinary tract health and maintain brain function

Question 14

carotenoids

Answer 14

carrots, tomatoes. benefits - antioxidant, immune response, may inhibit cancer cell growth