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Conditions caused by Diet (Obesity (What happens to the body? (Fat builds…
Conditions caused by Diet
Obesity
What is it?
An energy imbalance
Input is higher than output
BMI is 30-34.9
A BMI of 35+ is extremely obese
What causes it?
Eating more than necessary
Food stored as fat
Lack of exercise
What happens to the body?
Fat builds up
Adipose - under skin
Visceral - abdomen and organs
Breathing difficulties
Heart attack / heart disease risk increases
High blood pressure
Risk of strokes increases
How can it be prevented and treated?
Exercise regularly
Eat less
Go on a low fat diet
Cardiovascular Disease
What happens to the body?
Arteries become blocked
Heart attack risk increases
Heart becomes strained
What causes it?
Obesity
High salt intake
Smoking / excess alcohol
Stress
Lack of exercise
What is it?
Affects heart, blood and arteries
High blood pressure / hypertension
Coronary heart disease
How can it be prevented and treated?
Quit smoking
Limit alcohol intake
Have a healthy diet
Exercise
Reduce stress
Increase vitamins A, C & E
Skeletal Disease
What happens to the body?
Leg bones curve
Weakened bones
Crooked bones
Teeth disintegrate
Abscess in gums
What is it?
Rickets (bent leg bones)
Osteoporosis (brittle bones)
Tooth decay
What causes it?
Lack of Vitamin D
Old age
High sugar intake
Poor dental hygiene
How can it be prevented and treated?
Go outside more
Lots of calcium
More exercise
Have good dental hygiene / visit dentist regularly
Anaemia
What is it?
Deficiency of iron
Lack of hemoglobin
What causes it?
A deficiency of iron in the blood
Lack of vitamin C
What happens to the body?
Haemoglobin can't be produced
Low energy / tiredness
Pale complexion
Feel cold
Brittle nails
How can it be prevented and treated?
Have an iron rich diet
Take iron and Vitamin C supplements
Type 2 Diabetes
What is it?
There is enough insulin in the body but it can't enter the cells
The glucose remains in the blood stream
Cells become resistant to insulin
What happens to the body?
Feeling thirsty
Tiredness and weakness
Weight loss
Frequent urination
Burred vision
What causes it?
Unbalanced diet
Too much sugar and starch
Obesity
How can it be prevented and treated?
Follow dietary guidelines
Losing weight
Regular exercise
Limiting alcohol