the impact of a high intake of salt and sugar on australias health status Flashcards
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salt contains
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- sodium, which is required for optimal health and wellbeing
- sodium draws water out of the cells and into the blood
- salt from processed foods is the major source of sodium for most people
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high intake of salt leads to
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- increased blood volume and hypertension
- cardiovascular disease
- osteoporosis
3
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high intake of salt - cardiovascular disease
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- increased blood volume due to sodium drawing water out of the cells
- hypertension and high blood volume forces the heart to work harder which can lead to heart failure and higher rates of stroke and heart attack
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high intake of salt - osteoporosis
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- excess sodium has to be filtered and excreted through the kidneys
- sometimes calcium is also excreted with it
5
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sugar
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a type of carbohydrate found naturally in many foods and in a lot of processed foods
high source of energy
6
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high intake of sugar leads to
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- overweight and obesity
- dental caries
7
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high intake of sugar - overweight and obesity
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- excess energy is stored as fat when it is not used up, leading to weight gain
- weight gain, overweight obesity and associated impacts
8
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high intake of sugar - dental caries
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- sugar provides a food source for bacteria that can damage tooth enamel
- this can lead to the development of dental caries and eventually periodontitis which can cause teeth to loosen
