Too Much And Too Little Flashcards
What happens when you have too much or too little protein
Too much: Helps muscles heal quicker. Extra protein not being used as energy will be stored as fat- causing weight gain. Long term risk is obesity.
Too little: longer time for muscle injuries to heal. Long term risk is poor growth in children- stunted growth.
What happens when you have too much or too little carbohydrates
Too much: The extra carbs not used as energy will be stored as fat- causing weight gain. Long term could cause obesity and tooth decay.
Too little: tiredness due to no energy. Long term could lead to weight loss and extreme fatigue.
What happens if you have too much or too little fibre
Too much: reduces the risk on constipation. Long term reduces risk of bowel diseases and CHD.
Too little: increase’s constipation. Increases risk of bowel disease and bowel cancer.
What happens if you have too much or too little vitamin A
Too much: better vision in dim lights. Long term could be toxic to unborn babies- pregnant women can’t have too much.
Too little: poor vision in dim light and children don’t grow properly. Long term can cause stunted growth in children and night-blindness.
What happens if you have too much or too little vitamin B
Too much: good energy supply .
Too little: can cause tiredness and slow growth. Long term can cause stunted growth and unable to take part in activities due to fatigue.
What happens if you have too much or too little vitamin C
Too much: absorbs iron better. In the long term it reduces the risk on anaemia.
Too little: cuts and wounds heal slower. Increases the risk of infection and anaemia.
What happens if you have too much or too little vitamin D
Too much: strengthens bones and teeth. In the long term it reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
Too little: weakens bones and teeth. In the long term increases the risk of osteoporosis.
What happens if you have too much or too little vitamin E
Too much: promotes good skin health. In the long term reduces the risk of infection and cancer.
Too little: poor skin health. In the long term increases the risk of infections and cancer.
What happens when you have too much or too little vitamin K
Too much: quick blood clotting. In the long term less likely to have major blood loss after injury.
Too little: poor blood clotting. In the long term major blood loss after injury.
What happens when you have too much or too little calcium
Too much: strenghens bones and teeth. Long term reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
Too little: weak bones and teeth. Long term increases the risk of osteoporosis.
What happens when you have too much or too little iron
Too much: makes a good production of red blood cells. Long term reduces the risk on anaemia.
Too little: tiredness- due to reduced red blood cells. Long term causes anaemia.
What happens when you have too much or too little sodium
Too much: increases blood pressure. Long term causes high blood pressure (hypertension) and increases risk for a stroke.
Too little: muscle cramps. Long term is unable to take part in activities- due to cramp.
What happens when you have too much or too little phosphorus
Too much: strengthens bones and teeth. Long term reduces risk of osteoporosis.
Too little: weak bones and teeth. Long term increased risk of osteoporosis.
