Unit 2 Flashcards
What is a diet which has too much or too little of a particular nutrient
Unbalanced diet
What is a health problem which is caused by having an unbalanced diet
Dietary disorder
How we lead our lives eg how much physical activity we engage in
Lifestyle
This describes risk factors that can be changed or altered
Modifiable
This describes risk factors that cannot be changed or altered
Non-modifiable
Something that increases your chances of getting a disease
Risk factor
This relates to the body and its functioning
Physical health
The food we eat
Diet
A careful plan or method
Strategy
This relates to our emotional health
Mental health
Starchy carbs should just make up ……… of the food you eat
1/3
Starchy carb examples
Bread, rice, pasta and cereal.
High fibre examples
Potatoes with skin on, wholewheat pasta and brown rice
What can saturated fat do to the blood and what can this result in
Saturated fat can increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood. This increases your risk of developing heart disease
Saturated fat examples
Fatty cuts of meat, sausages, butter, cream, pies
Unsaturated fat examples
Vegetable oils and spreads, oily fish and avocados.
Sugary food and drinks are high in
Energy
If too much sugary food is consumed it can contribute to………………. They can also cause……………
Weight gain and tooth decay
Energy ……….. = energy …………….
Input and expenditure
Physical health issues
High blood pressure, coronary heart disease, lack of mobility and type 2 diabetes
Mental health issues
Depression, anxiety, low self esteem and relationship problems
How to keep our energy balance even
Energy input must= output
What is grazing
Eating mindlessly
What is the recommended amount of moderate physical activity for an adolescent per week
60 mins
What is the recommended amount of sugar for a teenagers
7 cubes