Chapter 3: Watch Your Diet

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.

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 ______________.