special diets Flashcards
What is fibre
Fibre is usually found in unprocessed foods such as wholegrain pasta and cereal and fruits and veg with skin
what are some benefits of fibre
prevents constipation and does not contain a large amount of calories but provides a feeling of fullness
another name for salt
sodium
negatives on salt
can lead to stokes and high blood pressure
name 3 foods that contain high salt
ketchup sausages Crips and salty savoury snacks
negatives of sugars
can lead to obesity and tooth decay
positives of sugar
it can give you a boost of energy but doesnt last very long
what foods are best for long lasting energy
starchy foods such as pasta and potatoes
what is obsity
when someone weighs 20% or more than recommended weight
causes of obesity
lack of exercise and large intake of calories
negatives of obesity
can give people stroke high blood pressure and diabetes
how to reduce obesity
reduce calories intake by steaming or boiling foods instead of frying exercise more
what are vegetarians
people that don’t eat meat
name the two types of vegetarians
lactovegetarian and vegan
what are vegans
do not eat meat and live of of vegetables fruits cereals and nuts
what are lactovegetarians
they do not eat meat but intake meat produce food such as egg cheese and milk
name 3 vegetarian dishes
veggie burger/curry nut roast quiche
what is diabetes
when body can not produce enough insulin
why is inulin needed
to control the level of glucose(sugar) in blood
difference between type one and two diabetes
type one is when insulin is not produced in the body and type two is when the body can not use the insulin it produces( mainly in adults)
