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1
Q

State the first point that helps to make up the Mediterranean diet

A

More fruit and veg

2
Q

State the second point that helps to make up the Mediterranean diet

A

Consume more oily fish

3
Q

State the third point that helps to make up the Mediterranean diet

A

Less saturated fat –> less red meat and dairy products

4
Q

State the fourth point that helps to make up the Mediterranean diet

A

Moderate alcohol consumption

5
Q

State the fifth point that helps to make up the Mediterranean diet

A

Consume more olive (s) + olive oil

6
Q

The following foods which are an important part of the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of heart disease:
Oily fish…

A

It contains a special type of unsaturated fat called omega 3 which reduces the levels of cholesterol in the blood

7
Q

The following foods which are an important part of the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of heart disease:
Fruit and veg…

A

They are naturally low in fat and contain antioxidant vitamins which reduce the risk of CHD. They also contain a type of NSP which reduces the levels of cholesterol in the blood

8
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The following foods which are an important part of the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of heart disease:
Wholegrain foods…

A

These foods fill us up and reduce smoking and therefore obesity. This reduces the strain put on the heart when pumping blood around the body

9
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The following foods which are an important part of the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of heart disease:
Olive oil…

A

Provides monounsaturated fat which is thought to reduce he risk of CHD