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Diet Diseases

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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
  • Name one health problem linked to obesity
    Heart disease / diabetes
  • Name one low-fat food
    Chicken / fish / vegetables
  • Give one reason someone might choose a vegetarian diet
    Health / religion / animal welfare / environment
  • Name one low-cholesterol food
    Fruit / vegetables / fish
  • Why are processed foods often unhealthy?
    High in fat, salt, and sugar
  • Give one example of a wholegrain food
    Brown bread / brown rice
  • Name one high-salt food
    Crisps / processed foods
  • What is CHD?
    Coronary Heart Disease
  • Name one nutrient vegetarians need to be careful to include
    Protein / iron
  • Give one example of a low-fat cooking method
  • Why is too much cholesterol harmful?
    It can block arteries
  • How can CHD be prevented?
    Healthy diet, exercise, less fat/salt
  • Name one high-fat food
    Butter / burgers / sausages
  • Why is fibre important?
    Prevents constipation
  • Why should salt be limited?
    It can cause high blood pressure
  • What is cholesterol?
    A type of fat in the blood
  • What type of diet helps prevent CHD?
    Low-fat, low-salt diet
  • Name one food suitable for vegans
    Fruit / vegetables / beans / lentils
  • Name one high-cholesterol food
    Butter / cheese / fatty meat
  • What is obesity?
    Having too much body fat / being very overweight
  • How can obesity be prevented?
    Healthy diet and regular exercise
  • Give one cause of obesity
    Eating too much / lack of exercise
  • What happens during a heart attack?
    Blood flow to the heart is blocked
  • Give one way to reduce salt intake
    Avoid processed foods / don’t add salt
  • Give one way to reduce fat in the diet
    Trim fat / avoid fried foods
  • Name one high-fibre food
    Wholegrain bread / fruit / vegetable
  • What causes CHD?
    Blocked arteries from fat/cholesterol