Unit 2 Flashcards

1
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What is a diet which has too much or too little of a particular nutrient

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Unbalanced diet

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2
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What is a health problem which is caused by having an unbalanced diet

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Dietary disorder

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3
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How we lead our lives eg how much physical activity we engage in

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Lifestyle

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4
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This describes risk factors that can be changed or altered

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Modifiable

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5
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This describes risk factors that cannot be changed or altered

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Non-modifiable

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6
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Something that increases your chances of getting a disease

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Risk factor

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7
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This relates to the body and its functioning

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Physical health

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8
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The food we eat

A

Diet

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9
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A careful plan or method

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Strategy

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10
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This relates to our emotional health

A

Mental health

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11
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Starchy carbs should just make up ……… of the food you eat

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1/3

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12
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Starchy carb examples

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Bread, rice, pasta and cereal.

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13
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High fibre examples

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Potatoes with skin on, wholewheat pasta and brown rice

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14
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What can saturated fat do to the blood and what can this result in

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Saturated fat can increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood. This increases your risk of developing heart disease

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15
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Saturated fat examples

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Fatty cuts of meat, sausages, butter, cream, pies

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16
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Unsaturated fat examples

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Vegetable oils and spreads, oily fish and avocados.

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17
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Sugary food and drinks are high in

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Energy

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18
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If too much sugary food is consumed it can contribute to………………. They can also cause……………

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Weight gain and tooth decay

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19
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Energy ……….. = energy …………….

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Input and expenditure

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20
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Physical health issues

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High blood pressure, coronary heart disease, lack of mobility and type 2 diabetes

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21
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Mental health issues

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Depression, anxiety, low self esteem and relationship problems

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22
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How to keep our energy balance even

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Energy input must= output

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23
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What is grazing

A

Eating mindlessly

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24
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What is the recommended amount of moderate physical activity for an adolescent per week

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60 mins

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25
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What is the recommended amount of sugar for a teenagers

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7 cubes

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26
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7 cubes in grams

A

30

27
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What are the 2 types of sugar

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Intrinsic sugar and free sugars

28
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What is intrinsic sugar

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It is found in fruit and veg. It is contained in cell walls and doesn’t impact on dental health or overweight

29
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What is free sugar

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Free sugar is sugars found in sweets, cakes,frosted breakfast cereals. It is also found in fruit smoothies. They cause tooth decay and obesity

30
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Fruit juice isn’t healthy because

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The sugars are released which can damage your teeth

31
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What is cardiovascular disease

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It is general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels

32
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When does cardiovascular disease occur

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When one or more coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked with fatty deposits

33
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How does CVD occur (cardiovascular disease)

A

Fatty deposit forms in artery

34
Q

What is the medical event when an artery in the brain is blocked

A

Swtroke

35
Q

Eating too much saturated fat can lead to

A

CHD (coronary heart disease)

36
Q

Eating too much salt can lead to

A

Increased blood pressure which increases risk of CHD (Coronary heart disease)

37
Q

Consuming too much alcohol can lead to

A

Damages heart muscle leading to increased blood pressure and weight gain leads to CHd

38
Q

Smoking…

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Doubles risk of CHD damaging artery walls causing fatty deposits.

39
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What does nicotine do

A

Increases adrenaline which increases blood pressure

40
Q

Lack of physical activity can lead to

A

Heart muscles not functioning properly

41
Q

Mediterranean diets had ……..% lower risk of heart disease

A

30

42
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Why does the Mediterranean diet have better quality if life and reduce heart disease

A

More fruit and veg, whole grain: bread, cereals,nuts, pulses, seeds and fish
Less saturated fat
Moderate alcohol consumption
High levels of sunshine, more oily fish and therefore more vit D

43
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Oily fish contains a type of unsaturated fat called

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Omega 3 which reduces the risk of blood clot

44
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Fruit and veg are low in ……….. and contain an antioxidant vitamins which reduce the risk of CVD. They also contIN A TYPE OF ……….. which reduces levels of ………… in blood

A

Fat
Fibre
Cholesterol

45
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Whole grain foods……

A

Fill us up and reduce snacking

46
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Olive oil provides………………… which is thought to reduce the risk of…………

A

Monounsaturated fat
CVD

47
Q

What is peak bone mass

A

Refers to the stage the bone is at its strongest

48
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When is peak bone mass reached for boys

A

20

49
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When is peak bone mass reached for women

A

18

50
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After the peak bone mass year what happens and what risks is there

A

It gradually decreases and there is a risk of fractures and osteoporosis

51
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How can you increase bone mass

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Intakes of Vitamin D and calcium and taking regular weight bearing activity

52
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What do you need to limit to keep peak bone mass

A

Limit alcohol and avoid smoking

53
Q

Two non dairy foods which are good sources of calcium

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Pulses, canned fish with bones, dried fruits

54
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Why is vitamin D good for healthy bones

A

It absorbs calcium from food

55
Q

3 dietary sources of vitamin D

A

Oily fish, eggs and dairy products

56
Q

Vitamin D is …. Under the …. When it is exposed to ……..

A

Made
Skin
Sunlight

57
Q

What is type 2 diabetes

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Occurs when the body produces some insulin but not enough. It is controlled by diet or diet and insulin tablets/injections. Unlike type 1, it often occurs in people over 40.

58
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What is coeliac disease

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This is a condition that occurs when the body reacts to a protein called ‘gluten’, found in cereals such as wheat and barley.

59
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Gluten free foods

A

Rice nuts
Potatoes pulses
Corn
Meat, fish and poultry
Fruit and vegetables
Gluten-free pasta, bread and other products

60
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Unsuitable foods if you have coeliac disease

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You can’t eat anything with barely, oats and rye

Foods which contain these are breakfast cereals and bread

61
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What happens if you have coeliac disease and you eat gluten

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When the body cannot tolerate this protein it means that the villi in the small intestine are not formed properly. As a result of this, an individual will not be able to absorb nutrients properly.

62
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CHD definition

A

It occurs when one or more coronary arteries is narrowed or blocked with cholesterol.

63
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Why does narrowed arteries bad for you

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It reduces the blood supply to the heart forcing the heart to work much harder to pump blood around the body. If the arteries become totally blocked blood cannot flow to the heart and it can result in a heart attack