Unhealthy Diet Flashcards

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1
Q

What units do we use to measure the energy in food

A

kJ or J

kilojoules or joules

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2
Q

How many J in a kJ

A

1000

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3
Q

Taking in more energy from your food than what you need can lead to being..

A

overweight

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4
Q

Taking in less energy from your food than you need can lead to being…

A

underweight

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5
Q

Risks of being underweight

A
  • poor immune system
  • lack of vitamins or minerals
  • growth and development issues
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Risks of being overweight

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  • heart disease
  • stroke
  • diabetes
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7
Q

Give an example of a deficiency disease and the causes of this disease

A

night blindness

cause: not having enough vitamin A

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