Diet related diseases

Which of the following is more common in the Australia? 

• Type-1 diabetes 

• Type-2 diabetes 

Which of the following best describes the cause of type 1-diabetes?

• The body does not produce insulin 

• Body tissues are resistant to the action of insulin 

• The body does not produce glucose 

• The body cannot absorb nutrients 

Which of the following best describes the cause of type-2 diabetes? 

• The body does not produce insulin 

• Body tissues are resistant to the action of insulin 

• The body does not produce glucose 

• The body cannot absorb nutrients 

Which of the following diseases can be caused by deficiency of iron?

• Marasmus 

• Osteoporosis 

• Anaemia

• Obesity 

Which of the following best describes coeliac disease?

• A disease where eating bread makes you gain weight

• An autoimmune disease caused by an allergic reaction to wheat

• An intolerance to wheat 

• An autoimmune disease caused by an allergic reaction to gluten 

What is meant by the term ‘Hypercholesterolemia’? 

• A diseased caused by consuming toxic levels of choline 

• The presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood 

• A disease characterised by low blood cholesterol 

• The presence of high levels of calcium in the blood 

People with lactose intolerance can often still consume small amounts of lactose without experiencing any problems. 

• TRUE

• FALSE

Iron from plant sources is generally more easily absorbed than iron from animal sources. 

• TRUE

• FALSE

Iron deficiency anaemia is the most common nutritional deficiency condition worldwide. 

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the primary cause of coeliac disease?

• Intolerance to dairy products

• Lack of vitamin D in the diet

• Excessive consumption of fats

• Autoimmune reaction to gluten