Ill health/ Diet Flashcards
Possible negative side effects of chronic illness: physical
- Poor rate of growth
- unusual physicological changes during puberty
- restricted movement
Possible negative side effects of chronic illness: intellectual
- disrupted learning because of missing school
- difficulties in thinking and problem solving
- memory problems
Possible negative side effects of chronic illness: emotional
Negative self-concept
stress
Possible negative side effects of chronic illness: social
isolation
loss of independence
difficulties in developing relationships
What is chronic illness?
an illness that comes more slowly and lasts for a long period of time, sometimes a lifetime
What is an acute illness?
starts quickly and lasts for short periods of time
negative effects are usually short term
What is a balanced diet?
a diet that contains the correct nutrients in the right proportions to keep our bodies and minds healthy
What problems may an overweight person face?
- be more prone to illness and conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, stroke
- have their life expectancy reduced
- be less able to exercise effectively
- feel embarrassed and self-conscious about their appearances in social situations
what types of foods are the most nutritious?
french, unprocessed foods
What does the eatwell guide say about our eating?
- eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day
- base meals on starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta to give more fibre; this should make up about 1/3 of what we eat each day
- have some dairy each day, but lower-fat varieties
- eat some beans. oily fish, eggs meat and other proteins. which also contain vitamins and minerals
- eat small amounts of oils and spreads, most of it unsaturated
- drink plenty of fluids
- reduce our intake of food and drinks high in saturated fat, salt and sugar
what illness could have too much fat lead to?
- obesity
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- strokes
- tooth decay
- cancer
What happens if we eat less than we need?
the body does not get enough nutrients to grow and develop properly
what is the maximum recommended number of calories for moderately active women and men?
women = 2000 kcal
men = 2500 kcal
Why is fibre important in the diet?
- it lowers the risk of heart disease and maintains a healthy digestive system
Why is water important in the diet?
used in all cells and helps regulate body temperature as well as aids digestion
