Diet-related diseases

Most diet-related diseases can be linked to: (Choose 3)

• Too much saturated fat

• Not eating enough sugar

• Too much salt

• Not eating enough fibre

• Leading an active lifestyle

What does CHD stand for?

• Cardiovascular disease

• Coronary heart disease

• Carbohydrate health disorder

How does CHD occur?

Fill in the blank: ________ means being 20% or above the normal weight for your height.

________ ________ is when energy input (calories consumed through food and drink) is equal to energy output (calories used by the body for our energy requirements).

• Portion control

• Energy balance

• Balanced diet

• Exercise

Foods that offer few, if any, nutrients but do supply calories.

• Nutrient Dense

• Empty Calorie Foods

• Nutritious Foods

• Supplemental Foods

Which dinner would you recommend for someone who is obese and trying to reach a healthy weight?

• Chinese sweet and sour chicken, egg fried rice and prawn crackers.

• Homemade chicken and vegetable stirfry served with wholegrain rice.

Give 3 guidelines for reducing fat intake in the diet (especially saturated fats).

Fill in the blank: _______ is made up of food and bacteria that live in our mouths. The bacteria eat the food and release acid. The acid destroys teeth and can cause tooth decay.

True or False: Type 1 diabetes is associated with being overweight.

• True

• False