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WorksheetsDiet-related diseases
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 29mins
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: (a) 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: (a) 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
The organ responsible for producing insulin is the...
Liver
Heart
Pancreas
Gallbladder
Fill in the blanks: Food manufacturers often use scientific names for sugar in order to mislead the consumer. These are known as (a) sugars.
Describe 3 guidelines for reducing the amount of sugar in the diet.
True or False: Meat and eggs are a good source of fibre.
True
False
Which of these guidelines would you not recommend to someone who is trying to increase fibre intake in their diet.
Add nuts & seeds to home baking & breakfast cereals, e.g. chopped nuts added to crumble topping
Choose wholegrain cereals over white, refined cereals.
Add pulse vegetables to dishes, e.g. adding beans, peas & lentils to soups, stews & casseroles.
Remove the skins from fruit and vegetables before eating.
True or False: It is important to drink plenty of water if increasing your fibre intake.
True
False
Name 2 ways we could reduce our intake of salt in the diet.
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