Chapter 3: Watch Your Diet
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- 5. Consume food rich in _______________ fibre to prevent constipation.
- 7. If you regularly consume more energy than what you need, you will start to _________ weight over time.
- 8. Vitamin D helps to absorb ____________ into the bones.
- 10. Blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the heart.
- 12. A high _________________ intake can cause coronary heart disease.
- 13. High blood pressure is also known as ___________________.
- 16. Too much _______________ in our diet may lead to hypertension.
- 17. A condition whereby the body accumulates excess fats.
- 18. A condition where a person has a low count of red blood cells.
- 20. A high intake of sugar and fats in the diet and a lack of exercise can lead to ______________.
- 21. Cholesterol is a type of fat produced in the _____________.
- 22. Pregnant women need more ___________ in their diets to support the needs of the growing foetus.
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- 1. Blood pressure also increases when blood vessels become narrower due to the build-up of ___________ deposits.
- 2. Diabetes is a condition whereby the body is unable to utilise ______________ in the body effectively.
- 3. Extra energy is converted to _______ and stored in the body.
- 4. Cholesterol can be found in food from ______________ sources.
- 6. _______________ helps to keep our blood glucose levels within a normal range for our body to function properly.
- 8. High intake of _________________ and fats can cause too much energy to be stored in the body.
- 9. A substance that carries oxygen in red blood cells.
- 11. A condition where there is low bone mass.
- 12. A condition where there is difficulty in passing out solid waste from the body.
- 14. People with a greater ____________ circumference have higher chances of getting chronic diseases.
- 15. The risk of hypertension can be reduced by seasoning food with __________ and spices.
- 19. Carbohydrates and fats are the main source of ______________.