Food and Nutrition : health conditions Flashcards
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Antioxidant
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a substance that helps prevent the harmful effects of oxidation in the body by minimising the effects of free radicals
2
Q
What reduces the risk of atherosclerosis ?
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- Dark green , leafy veg
3
Q
Allergen
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substances that causes an allergic reaction
4
Q
allergies
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abnormal reactions of the immune system to substances that are normally harmless.
5
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Food intolerance
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An adverse reaction to foods or an ingredient in foods that can lead to symptoms in one or more organs or systems
6
Q
Gluten
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a protein found in grains
7
Q
Causes of low blood glucose levels
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- skipping meals
- exercising hard without supplementing with extra food
- eating high-fat foods
8
Q
Symptoms when blood glucose drops ?
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shaking , sweating, headache, covulsions
9
Q
Type 1 diabetes causes and management
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Causes:
- Damaged pancreas , inability to create insulin
- Excessive weight loss despite eating food or excessive thirst.
Management:
- Insulin injections
- Healthy eating with guide of dietitian.
- Regular exercise everyday for 30 mins.
10
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Coronary heart disease (Cholestrol)
Causes and Prevention
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Causes: - Lack of exercise - Increased weight gain - Consumption of fatty foods Prevention: - Limit amount of animal fats - Eat fish atleast twice a week - Eat small portions of red meat 3 times a week. - Eat mono-unsaturated fats
