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1
Q

Dietary concerns in Australia?

A
inadequate intake of fruits and veges 
High intake of fats, particularly saturated fats
High consumption of sodium
High sugar consumption
Low calcium intake
Low iron intake
2
Q

Result of low iron intake?

A

Iron forms haemoglobin which carries oxygen to cells. Not enough iron can lead to anemia

3
Q

What is calcium responsible for?

A

development of strong bones

4
Q

Effects of low calcium intake

A

weaker bones and osteoporosis.

5
Q

Effects of high sugar intake?

A
  • extra energy leads to excess fat and obesity.

- Nourishes mouth bacteria

6
Q

Effects of high sodium consumption?

A

hypertension

7
Q

effects of inadequate intake of fruits and veges?

A

Colorectal cancer
Birth defects
Obesity and related conditions

8
Q

How can inadequate intake of fruits and veges lead to colorectal cancer?

A

fruit and veg are high in fibre, which remove waste from digestive tract. opposite leads to colorectal cancer

9
Q

HOw inadequate intake of fruits and veges lead to birth defects

A

fruit and veg are high in folate, which is vital for early development in womb. opposite leads to birth defects

10
Q

how does inadequate intake of fruits and veges lead to obesity and related conditions?

A

Provide a range of essential nutrients and low in fat; eating enough means fuller for longer and less likely to turn to energy dense foods.

11
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What does high intake of fats (esp. saturated fats) lead to?

A

Obesity and reltaed conditions
high blood cholesterol
Impaired glucose regulation
Colorectal cancer

12
Q

HOw does high intake of fats lead to obesity

A

Fat is energy dense; unused energy stored as fat

13
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How does high intake of fats lead to impaired glucose regulation?

A

Fat intake reduces impact of insulin in blood