Special Diets

Question 1

What is fibre found in

Answer 1

Plant foods

Question 2

What happens when cereals are processed and name one example

Answer 2

The fibre is removed. E.g white flour

Question 3

Name 2 benefits of a high fibre diet

Answer 3

1) fibre prevents bowel diseases for example constipation

2) it also gives you the feeling of fullness

Question 4

Name one effect of low fibre intake

Answer 4

1( constipation occurs when faeces(waste) becomes stuck in the bowel

Question 5

How much grams are in a) high fibre and b) low fibre foods /100g

Answer 5

a) 6g or more per 100g

b) 0.5g or less per 100g

Question 6

Name four guidelines for increasing fibre intake

Answer 6

1) choose whole cereals e.g brown bread
2) eat high fibre breakfast cereals e.g weetabix
3) include nuts/beans in diet
4) leaves skin on fruits and veg when possible

Question 7

Function of sugar

Answer 7

When you eat sugar you get a quick energy boost, but it doesn’t last long

Question 8

3 Guidelines for reducing sugar intake

Answer 8

1. Drink water instead of drinks sweetened with sugar
2. Choose low sugar breakfast cereals, biscuits and cakes
3. Replace high star snacks with fresh fruit, veg and unsalted nuts

Question 9

How many grams are in a) high sugar food b) low sugar foods per 100g

Answer 9

A) 10g or more per 100g

B) 5g or less per 100g

Question 10

What is the recommend low - salt intake for an adult ?

Answer 10

6g

Question 11

Name 4 effects of high salt intake

Answer 11

1. High blood pressure
2. Stroke
3. Coronary heart disease
4. Kidney damage

Question 12

Name 3 guidelines for reducing salt intake

Answer 12

1) reduce the amount of salt you add at the table and during cooking
2) use herbs and spices to flavour food instead of salt
3) choose fresh meat over processed meat

Question 12

How many grams does a) low salt food b) high salt food have per 100g

Answer 12

A) 0.1g or less of salt per 100g

B)1.5g or more per 100g

Question 13

What is obesity

Answer 13

Obesity means being 20% or more over the recommend weight

Question 14

Name 2 causes of obesity

Answer 14

1) lack of excerise

2) over eating

Question 15

Name 4 health problems with obesity

Answer 15

1) heart problems
2) diabetes
3) stroke
4) poor self image

Question 16

4 guidelines for reducing risk of obesity

Answer 16

1) take regular excerise
2) drink water over sweetened drinks
3) remove visible fat from meat
4) choose low fat dairy products

Question 17

How much grams does b) high fat food and a) low fat food have per 100g

Answer 17

A) 3g or less per 100g

B) 20g or more per 100g

Question 18

3 Health problems with high fat diet

Answer 18

Heart disease, obesity and diabetes

Question 19

How does coronary heart disease occur

Answer 19

When arteries of the heart become blocked with a substance called CHOLESTROL. It is a fatty substance that clinger to the walls of arteries.

Question 20

4 causes of heart disease

Answer 20

Being overweight
Smoking
Lack of excerise
Diet containing lots of saturated fat

Question 21

4 guidelines to reduce heart disease

Answer 21

1. Use low fat spreads
2. Choose low fat dairy products
3. Grill>frying
4. Cut out fatty foods

Question 22

Name the two types of vegetarians and what they eat

Answer 22

Vegan: plants and cereals foods.
Lactargeterian: don’t eat meat, but they eat dairy and eggs

Question 23

4 reasons for choosing it be a vegetarian

Answer 23

1) religious
2) cheaper
3) healthy option
4) people believe it’s wrong to kill animals

Question 24

4 Guidelines for planning vegetarian diet

Answer 24

Use veg stock
Eat wide variety foods
Choose whole cereals
Ensure meals are balanced

Question 25

A person with _____ cannot digest ______

Answer 25

Coeliac , gluten

Question 26

What is gluten and what happens when coeliac so eat it

Answer 26

It is a protein found in wheat. When coeliac so eat it it damaged their gut

Question 27

Name 3 products coeliac a should avoid

Answer 27

Cereals, bread crumbs and packet soups

Question 28

Name 3 foods allowed by coeliacs and the brands

Answer 28

Free form: bread, scones
Kelvin: gluten free cereals
Doves farm: self raising flour

Question 29

What is diabetes

Answer 29

The body cannot produce insulin or use the insulin produced

Question 30

Type 1 diabetes ( insulin dependant)

Answer 30

• Occurs she insulin isn’t produced at all in the body

* a person sigh type 1 diabetes must take insulin

Question 31

Type 2 diabetes (non insulin dependant)

Answer 31

• insulin is produced but is not used in the body
• mainly in adults
• it is controlled by weigh loss and strict diet

Question 32

4 guidelines for controlling diabetes ?

Answer 32

1) reach correct body weight
2) excerise regularly to balance sugar levels
3) eat regularly and never miss a meal
4) eat high fibre carbohydrates