Diet-Related Diseases (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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BMI threshold for obesity
BMI threshold for obesity
Over 30
Health risks of eating too much saturated fat
Health risks of eating too much saturated fat
Obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes
Health effects of excess salt intake
Health effects of excess salt intake
High blood pressure and strokes
Health risks linked to high sugar consumption
Health risks linked to high sugar consumption
Obesity and type 2 diabetes
Health issues from low fibre intake
Health issues from low fibre intake
Constipation, piles, bowel cancer
Why overeating causes obesity
Why overeating causes obesity
Calorie intake exceeding output
How low income contributes to obesity
How low income contributes to obesity
Reliance on cheap, processed foods high in fat & sugar
Medical conditions that affect weight
Medical conditions that affect weight
Hormonal imbalances or medications
6 health risks associated with obesity
6 health risks associated with obesity
Heart disease, high BP, stroke, type 2 diabetes, varicose veins, gout
Balanced diet guideline for obesity treatment
Balanced diet guideline for obesity treatment
Follow food pyramid guidelines
Low-fat cooking methods recommended
Low-fat cooking methods recommended
Grill, bake, or steam foods
Daily water intake recommendation
Daily water intake recommendation
At least eight glasses daily
Foods to eat plenty of (obesity treatment)
Foods to eat plenty of (obesity treatment)
Fresh fruits, veg, lean proteins, low-fat dairy, pulses
Carbs to reduce in obesity treatment
Carbs to reduce in obesity treatment
Refined carbs (white bread, pasta)
Foods to avoid in obesity treatment
Foods to avoid in obesity treatment
Takeaways, fried foods, sugary drinks/snacks, alcohol