Medical

Question 1

Obesity causes

Answer 1

•High intake of energy-dense foods • Sedentary lifestyle • Poor diet habits (e.g. frequent takeaways)

Question 2

Obesity symptoms

Answer 2

•Joint and back pain•Breathlessness •Increased risk of CHD, type 2 diabetes

Question 3

Obesity foods involved

Answer 3

• Sugary snacks, fizzy drinks • Processed/high-fat foods • Large portion sizes

Question 4

Digestive Problems (e.g. constipation

Answer 4

IBS) causes,• Low fibre intake • Dehydration • Food intolerances

Question 5

Digestive Problems (e.g. constipation

Answer 5

IBS) symptoms,• Bloating • Abdominal pain • Constipation or diarrhoea

Question 6

Digestive Problems (e.g. constipation

Answer 6

IBS) foods involved,• Low-fibre foods (white bread/rice) • Trigger foods (e.g. caffeine, spicy foods) • Not enough fruits/veg/wholegrains

Question 7

Anaemia causes

Answer 7

• Low intake of iron or vitamin C • Blood loss (e.g. heavy periods) • Poor absorption of iron

Question 8

anemia symptoms

Answer 8

• Fatigue • Pale skin • Dizziness

Question 9

Anaemia foods involved

Answer 9

• Not enough red meat, leafy greens, fortified cereals • Low vitamin C (needed for iron absorption)

Question 10

Bowel cancer causes

Answer 10

• Low fibre intake • High intake of red/processed meat • Lack of physical activity

Question 11

Bowel cancer symptoms

Answer 11

• Blood in stool • Changes in bowel habits • Weight loss

Question 12

Bowel cancer foods involved

Answer 12

• Diets low in wholegrains, fruits, veg • High consumption of bacon, sausages, burgers

Question 13

CHD causes

Answer 13

• High saturated fat or cholesterol • Smoking, lack of exercise • High blood pressure

Question 14

CHD symptoms

Answer 14

• Chest pain (angina) • Shortness of breath • Risk of heart attack

Question 15

CHD foods involved

Answer 15

• Butter, fatty cuts of meat, fried foods • Low intake of oily fish, fruits, veg

Question 16

Skin Problems (e.g. acne

Answer 16

eczema),• Hormonal changes • Poor diet (high sugar, low water) • Food sensitivities

Question 17

Skin problems symptoms

Answer 17

• Redness • Dry, itchy, or inflamed skin • Spots/pimples

Question 18

Skin problems Foods Involved

Answer 18

• High sugar and processed foods • Possible triggers: dairy, gluten, nuts (for eczema)

Question 19

Allergies and intolerances causes

Answer 19

• Immune system overreaction (allergy) • Inability to digest certain foods (intolerance

Question 20

Allergies and intolerances symptoms

Answer 20

• Allergies: rash, swelling, anaphylaxis • Intolerances: bloating, cramps, diarrhoea

Question 21

Allergies and intolerances foods involved

Answer 21

• Common allergens: nuts, dairy, shellfish, eggs • Lactose (milk), gluten (wheat, barley, rye)

Question 22

Coeliac disease causes

Answer 22

• Autoimmune reaction to gluten

Question 23

coeliac disease symptoms

Answer 23

• Bloating, diarrhoea • Fatigue, anaemia • Weight loss

Question 24

Coeliac disease foods involved

Answer 24

• Gluten-containing grains: wheat, barley, rye • Safe: rice, corn, gluten-free labelled products

Question 25

Rickets causes

Answer 25

• Lack of vitamin D and calcium • Lack of sunlight

Question 26

Rickets symptoms

Answer 26

• Soft/brittle bones • Bone deformities • Pain in legs, pelvis, spine

Question 27

Rickets foods involved

Answer 27

• Few oily fish, eggs, fortified foods • Low calcium intake (e.g. dairy)

Question 28

Hypercholesterolemia (High Blood Cholesterol) causes

Answer 28

• Diet high in saturated fats • Lack of exercise • Genetics

Question 29

Hypercholesterolemia (High Blood Cholesterol) symptoms

Answer 29

• No obvious symptoms • Detected via blood tests • Increases risk of CHD

Question 30

Hypercholesterolemia (High Blood Cholesterol) foods involved

Answer 30

• Fatty meats, butter, cheese • Lack of fibre and plant sterols (e.g. oats, nuts)

Question 31

Dental problems causes

Answer 31

• High sugar intake • Poor oral hygiene • Frequent snacking

Question 32

Dental problems symptoms

Answer 32

• Toothache • Sensitivity • Cavities

Question 33

Dental problems foods involved

Answer 33

• Sugary snacks and drinks • Sticky sweets • Acidic drinks (e.g. fizzy pop)