Glossary: Nutrition Course 08 - Diet-Related Illnesses

Obesity is a condition characterized by excessive ________ that increases the risk of health problems.

• body fat

• exercise

• hydration

• muscle mass

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body turns food into ________, often influenced by diet.

• energy

• sugar

• fat

• protein

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition that can be influenced by dietary factors like high ________ intake.

• salt

• sugar

• fat

• protein

Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 ________.

• diabetes

• cancer

• asthma

• arthritis

Ultra-Processed Foods are often high in calories but low in ________ value.

• nutritional

• monetary

• historical

• entertainment

GMOs are organisms whose DNA has been altered in ways that do not occur ________, often used in crops and food production.

• naturally

• artificially

• randomly

• chemically

Whole Grains contain all essential parts and naturally-occurring nutrients of the entire grain ________.

• seed

• fruit

• leaf

• root

Lean Proteins are high-quality proteins that are relatively low in ________, helping to build muscle and support overall health without excessive calories.

• fat

• carbohydrates

• sugar

• fiber

Certain fibers help us avoid _____ related diseases by keeping our blood glucose levels in check.

• Lungs

• Brain

• Heart

Which chronic disease is a result of a diet high in sugar and fatty foods?

• Heart Disease

• High Blood Pressure

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Cancer

• Osteoporosis