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Areas Of Malnutrition Within The Irish Diet - Coggle Diagram
Areas Of Malnutrition Within The Irish Diet
Low Dietary Fibre Intake
Causes
over consumption of refined foods
Not enough intake of wholegrain foods fruit & veg
Effects
IBS
Bowel Cancer
Diverticulitis
Haemorrhoids
Constipation
Corrective Measures
eat seeds or nuts as snacks
Include more pulses
eat fruit and veg with skins on
choose wholegrain foods instead of refined
Low Iron Intake
Effects
Aneamia
Muscle fatigue
Causes
not enough vitamin c
excessive intake of iron inhibitors eg oxalic acid found in rhubarb & spinach
not enough intake of haem iron and non-haem iron
Corrective Measures
increase intake of haem iron and non-haem food sources
increase vitamin c intake
avoid excessive intake of iron inhibitors
High Saturated Fat Intake
Causes
Consuming foods high in amimal fat
The overconsumption of processed foods and takeaways
Effects
Weight gain
Obesity
type 2 diabetes
CHD
High cholesterol
Corrective Measures
Use butter and other solid fats sparingly
Trim excess visible fat from meat
Choose low-fat dairy products
Avoid frying food grill bake or steam instead
Use polyunsaturated spreads in place of butter
Low Calcium Intake
Corrective Measures
Consume 3 portions of dairy daily
increase vitamin d intake
Avoid excessive calcium inhibitors
Causes
Not enough calcium intake
Not enough Vitamin D intake
Excessive intake of calcium inhibitors eg phytic acid
Effects
Rickets
Osteomalacia
Tooth decay
Osteoporosis
High Sugar Intake
Causes
Consuming too much foods high in sugar
overconsumption of processed foods
Effects
Weight gain
obesity
Dental decay
Type 2 diabetes
Corrective Measures
Fresh fruit instead of canned fruit in syrup
Choose low-sugar products
Choose no-added-sugar breakfast cereals
Use dried fruit to sweeten dishes