Unit Test 1 Revision (Pages 2-8) Flashcards
What is the definition of an unbalanced diet
A diet which has too much or too little of a particular nutrient
What is the definition of a dietary disorder
A health problem which is caused by an unbalanced diet
What’s the definition of a lifestyle
How we lead our lives
What is the definition of modifiable
This describes a risk factor that can be changed
What is the definition of non-modifiable
This describes risk factors that cannot be changed
What is the definition of a risk factor
Something that increases your chances of getting a disease
What is the definition of physical health
This relates to the body and its functioning
What is the definition of diet
The food that we eat
What is the definition of a strategy
A careful plan or method
What is the definition of mental health
This relates to our emotional health
What are the first four tips for eating well
Base your meals on starchy foods
Eat lots of fruit and veg
Eat more fish - including a portion of oily fish each week
Cut down in saturated fat and sugar
What are the second four tips for eating well
Try to eat less salt - no more than 6g a day for adults
Get active and try to be a healthy weight
Drink plenty of water
Have breakfast
An unbalanced diet can lead to what
Dietary disorders
One of the most common dietary disorders in the U.K. is….
Obesity
Explain energy balance
When our energy balance is even, our energy input and our are equal. This is important as when we burn off (use) all the calories we consume, our weight is likely to remain the same, but if we consume more calories that we can burn off, we are likely to gain weight
Lost some physical health issues concerning obesity
High blood pressure Respiratory issues Diseases such as cancer Heart disease Type 2 diabetes Lack of mobility
Lost some mental health issues concerning obesity
Anxiety Low self esteem Depression Self confidence issues Difficulty making friendships
How to avoid obesity:
What is the recommended amount of moderate physical activity for an adolescent per week
60 minutes per day
How to avoid obesity:
By following a healthy diet, how can we reduce the risk of obesity
Use the eat well guide to help. Include foods which are high in fibre because these fill us up