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11 Cards in this Set
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OBESITY
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- Increased risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure - physical, social, intellectual development also affected (bullying, inability to take part in physical activity) |
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TYPE 2 DIABETES |
- Can cause damage to the eyes and kidneys. - Controlled by low sugar diet or insulin injections. |
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REDUCING OBESITY AND TYPE 2 DIABETES
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- Allowing occasional treats - Encouraging family mealtimes - Offering a balanced diet - Reducing snacks and convenience meals |
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TOOTH DECAY
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- Caused by eating food and drinking drinks that contain sugar. - Layer of plaque forms in the mouth. - Plaque bacteria produce acid when in contact with sugar. - The acid dissolves the surface of the teeth. |
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PREVENTION OF TOOTH DECAY
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- Brush teeth twice daily - Regular visits with a dentist |
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FOOD INTOLERANCE
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Condition where a person can suffer a number of physical reactions caused by food.
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FOOD ALLERGIES
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- Strong reaction to a food substance that has been eaten. - Allergens include; cows' milk, eggs, shellfish, nuts - Symptoms of an allergy; Sore eyes, swelling, vomiting, wheezing |
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ALLERGY SYMPTOMS
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- Swelling - Redness - Runny nose - Vomiting - Wheezing |
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COELIAC DISEASE
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When a person is not able to absorb gluten which is a protein found in wheat. |
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SYMPTOMS OF COELIAC DISEASE
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- Lack of growth - Swollen abdomen - Thin body - Loss of appetite |
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ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK |
Symptoms include; - swollen mouth and throat - sore, red eyes |
