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What is the main difference between a vegetarian and a vegan?
Vegetarians don’t eat meat; vegans avoid all animal products
Give one reason someone might choose a vegetarian diet
Health / religion / animal welfare / environment
Name one nutrient vegetarians need to be careful to include
Protein / iron
Name one food suitable for vegans
Fruit / vegetables / beans / lentils
What is obesity?
Having too much body fat / being very overweight
Give one cause of obesity
Eating too much / lack of exercise
Name one health problem linked to obesity
Heart disease / diabetes
How can obesity be prevented?
Healthy diet and regular exercise
What is cholesterol?
A type of fat in the blood
Why is too much cholesterol harmful?
It can block arteries
Name one high-fat food
Butter / burgers / sausages
Name one low-fat food
Chicken / fish / vegetables
Give one way to reduce fat in the diet
Trim fat / avoid fried foods
What is CHD?
Coronary Heart Disease
What causes CHD?
Blocked arteries from fat/cholesterol
What happens during a heart attack?
Blood flow to the heart is blocked
