Balanced Diet

What does a balanced diet contain?

The following types of foods: carbohydrates, fats and oils, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre - in the correct proportions for that individual.

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How many food types are there?

There are seven main food groups.

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Which food group(s) do we need most of?

We need water and carbohydrates in fairly large amounts as our body is 70% water and we need carbohydrate for energy.

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Which food group(s) do we need least of?

Fats/oils and vitamins/minerals.

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What are the consequences of eating too much of certain food groups?

If we take in too much food, especially carbohydrate and fats, we will become overweight or even obese.

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What are the consequences of eating too little of certain food groups?

It will lead to weight loss and the person may become ill.

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What is a deficiency disease?

A problem which may occur due to a lack of certain vitamins or minerals.

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Give some examples of deficiency diseases.

Scurvy; Anaemia; Rickets

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What is Scurvy?

Lack of vitamin C.

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Symptoms of Scurvy

Cracked skin and bleeding gums.

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What is Anaemia?

Lack of Iron.

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Symptoms of Anaemia

Tiredness and constant fatigue.

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What is Rickets?

Lack of Vitamin D.

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Symptoms of Rickets

Brittle bones may develop.

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