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Area 3: Diet and good health
Quick questions on Diet-related health conditions - WJEC GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (Area 3)
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What is obesity?Show answer
Caused by regularly taking in more energy than you use, so the excess is stored as fat. Obesity itself raises the risk of the conditions below and strains the joints.
What is cardiovascular disease?Show answer
Too much saturated fat raises blood cholesterol, which builds up in and narrows the arteries; too much salt raises blood pressure. Together these increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
What are type 2 diabetes?Show answer
Linked to obesity and a diet high in free sugars and energy; the body can no longer control blood glucose properly. It can often be reduced by losing weight and eating well.
What is tooth decay?Show answer
Caused by free sugars, which bacteria in the mouth turn into acid that attacks tooth enamel.
What are bone health problems?Show answer
Too little calcium and vitamin D weakens bones: rickets in children and osteoporosis (brittle bones) in later life.
What are some cancers?Show answer
A poor diet, obesity and too little fibre are linked to a higher risk of some cancers, including bowel cancer.
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