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Nutritional Imbalances (Long Term Consequences (Excess energy (fat,…
Nutritional Imbalances
Health
Mental
lack of important nutrients, result in lack of concentration and fatigue.
reducing or increasing food intake can impact on body image and self esteem,
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Development
Physical
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can affect bone mass and muscles development, strength and density
lack of nutrients equals lack of energy which can lead to decrease in participation of physical activity which can negatively impact on more advanced motor skills
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Intellectual
studies show that individuals who skip breakfast find it more difficult to problem solve and ability to recall information
lack of concentration due to lack of effective nutrients can therefore have impacts of intellectual development
it can affect concentration, mental performance and memory. The brain is quite energy demanding
Emotional
diabetes and high blood pressure as well as the psychological impact of obesity all have the potential to interfere with emotional development
skipping meals is known to have an impact on someones mood, typically increased irritability making it harder for a person to control their emotions
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reducing or increasing food intake can impact on body image and self esteem, which can impact of all areas of development but particularly emotional due to self esteem issues and making it difficult to develop self concept.
Social
if lacking in energy, young people can become lethargic and may stop participating in social activities or situations
imbalanced nutrition can cause lack of motivation which can lead to reduced opportunity for social interaction and the development of social skills
overconsumption of food can result in being overweight or possibly obese which can impact on social situations of someone feeling like they don't belong or a lack in community activities
Long Term Consequences
Excess energy (fat, carbohydrate and protein) intake: type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, colorectal cancer, obesity
Increased saturated fat and trans fat intake: cardiovascular disease - heart diseases and stroke, obesity, type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer
Excess sodium intake: cardiovascular disease- hypertension, heart disease and stroke, osteoporosis
Decreased fibre intake: colorectal cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease
Decreased fruit and vegetable intake: colorectal cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies: calcium, vitamin D: osteoporosis
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