cancer
What is cancer?
its a disease that has many types and can affect your health badly
what's the link between heart disease and smoking?
what is the 33% of people that get the disease by smoking?
Where can a person find help or advise in dealing with diabetes?
They can find help or advise to a registered dietitian about diabetes.
which systems in the body reacts to the foods
immune system, cardiovascular system
What is Osteoporosis?
A disease found in the bones
What is a fibre?
fibre is the vegetables that your body cannot digest
what is atherosclerosis?
what is when the lining inside of an artery that is damaged and gets fat and plaque built up into it?
Who are the people that doesn't have signs and symptoms even though they have diabetes?
Many people with type two diabetes have this problem which makes them uncertain if they have it or not.
how many Canadians are affected by food allergies
1.2 million people in Canada
Who are the most common people to get this disease?
The elderly
where in your body can you get cancer?
stomach, mouth, throat, lungs
what are the risk factors?
what is shortness of breath, extreme and painful coughing, chest pain, and death?
What is the risk of having type three diabetes if a women has a baby with her?
The risk would be the baby developing diabetes.
what tool do people use to help their reactions
an epi-pen
What are the two main food groups that you should eat to avoid this disease?
Milk and Alternatives and Fruit and Vegetables
what type of vegetables should you eat to prevent cancer?
non-starchy vegetables
what is cholesterol?
an organic molecule. It is a sterol, a type of lipid. Cholesterol is biosynthesized by all animal cells and is an essential structural component of animal cell membranes
How does diabetes affect a person? give 3 examples.
- Unusual thirst - Blurred vision
- Frequent urination -Frequent infections
-Weight change (gain or loss) -Cuts or bruises are slow to heal.
-Extreme fatigue or lack of energy -Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
what foods cause an allergic reaction
peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, soy, seafood, wheat, eggs, milk
What is the most important vitamin to consume?
Vitamin D
how can you avoid cancer?
by eating well, being active, and maintaining a healthy body weight
how can you prevent heart disease?
what is keeping a healthy diet, not smoking, and staying at a good weight?
Why do you need starchy foods or grains to help your diabetes?
You need this food group in your meals because grains are broken down to glucose which your body needs for energy.
what reaction is the most severe
the anaphylaxis
How can you avoid this disease? List all possible ways
-stop smoking
-consuming too much salt
-consuming too much caffeine
-drinking too much alcohol
-not eating too much fruit and vegetables