Food technology - Diet, nutrition and health

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What is the maximum daily recommended amount of salt?
6 grams
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Two health conditions linked with obesity?
Coronary heart disease and High blood pressure
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People with Type 2 diabetes cannot produce enough of which hormone?
Insulin
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What are the health risks of a high-fat diet?
High cholesterol, obesity, high blood pressure, blocked arteries and coronary heart disease
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What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
The energy needed by the body to power your internal organs when completely at rest
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What is Energy Density?
The amount of energy calories (kcal) or kilojoules (kJ) a food contains per gram
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What is Obesity?
Abnormal accumulation of body fat
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Three foods high in calcium
Milk, Cheese and Yogurt
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What is Type 2 diabetes?
Where too little or no insulin is produced in the pancreas which results in high levels of sugar in the blood
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How does somebody with Type 2 diabetes manage the condition?
They carefully manage the amount of sugar in their diet or use insulin medication that is frequently injected
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What is a healthy BMI for adults?
18.5 - 25
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What is Osteoporosis?
When bones become weak and break easily
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Symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia
Tiredness, weakness and lack of energy
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How many portions of fruit and vegetables are we advised to eat every day?
5 portions
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Three things BMR depends on
Age, gender and body size
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