GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition Dietary related illnesses

GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition Dietary related illnesses Diabetes is the third most common long term disease in the UK. It can lead to complications such as: Osteoporosis Results from a lack of calcium in the diet which is needed to form strong bones and teeth. Vitamin D aids the absorption of calcium, therefore a lack of Vitamin D can also cause osteoporosis. Lack of calcium in early life could lead to osteoporosis in later life. Common in the elderly (over 65 ys) as a natural part of ‘getting old’. 1 in 3 women over 50 have osteoporosis. Building up bone density early in life will help prevent osteoporosis. Sever cases in young children cause rickets. � Heart disease � Kidney disease � Blindness � Nerve problems � Diabetics cannot produce sufficient insulin to control the glucose level in the blood There are two types of diabetes � Type 1 can be treated with injections � Type 2 can be controlled by diet and/or injections � To prevent diabetes you should have a balanced diet and take regular exercise. Obesity The term obese describes a person who's very overweight, with a lot of body fat. It's a common problem in the UK that's estimated to affect around 1 in every 4 adults and around 1 in every 5 children aged 10 to 11. Anaemia is the main nutrient deficiency in the UK. Anaemia results from a lack of iron, which the body needs to make red blood cells that carry oxygen. Iron can be found in red meats as well as dark green vegetables, although meat sources are generally richer. Being obese puts you at a greater risk of: • Diabetes • Heart Disease • High Blood Pressure • Arthritis • Indigestion • Some cancers (e. g. breast and prostrate cancers) • Sleep apnoea • Stress, anxiety and depression • Infertility