Nutritional Imbalance

Question 1

B- Group vitamins and iron Insufficient

Short Term

Answer 1

Energy levels may decrease impacting physical health and wellbeing.
Inability to perform tasks due to extreme fatigue.
Less likely to participate in exercise and reducing levels of fitness.
Fatigue reduces the ability to socialise with friends and socialise in school.
If ongoing they may withdraw from activities and their sense of belonging may be decreased.

Question 2

Fibre Insufficient

Short Term

Answer 2

Increases risk of constipation which interrupts the efficient functioning of the body and its systems.
It may also be embarrassing and lead to an increase in stress.

Question 3

Water Insufficient

Short Term

Answer 3

Dehydration symptoms such as:
Thirst, dry mouth, headaches, decreased blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, tiredness and constipation.
Severely can cause unconsciousness and death.

Question 4

Sodium Excessive

Short Term

Answer 4

High blood pressure can cause long term damage.

Question 5

Saturated and Trans fat Excessive

Short Term

Answer 5

Increase the body’s cholesterol level. leading to fatty deposits in the arteries.

Question 6

Sugar Overconsumption

Long Term

Answer 6

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Question 7

Saturated and Trans fats
Carbohydrates and protein Overconsumption
(Long Term)

Answer 7

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Question 8

Sodium Overconsumption

Long Term

Answer 8

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Question 9

Iron, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12 Overconsumption

Long Term

Answer 9

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Question 10

Calcium Overconsumption

Long Term

Answer 10

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