Lifestyle Diseases

Lifestyle Diseases

Two biggest killers in Australia

(70% of deaths)

Heart Disease Cancer

Biggest Killer

Known as Atherosclerosis

caused by the build up of fat on the inside of your arteries?

NUTRITION

What is wrong with the average

Australian diet these days?

It consists too much of

junk food

The problem with junk food is that it is

Too high in

Fat (obesity & heart disease)

Sugar (diabetes, obesity, tooth decay,

low energy, headaches)

Salt (high blood pressure)

Very low in

Vitamins

Minerals

Fibre

The different nutrients in

our food and needed by our bodies

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein Fibre

Water

Vitamins and minerals

Carbohydrates

provides the body with energy.

Examples Bread, rice, pasta,

vegetables

3 types

Monosaccharides

Disaccharides

Polysaccharides

FATS

Role of fats in our body

Provides energy, warmth +

protection for vital organs

ExamplesOils, dairy products,

junk food

Two types of fat

Saturated Fats (bad)

Unsaturated Fats (better)

Proteins

Role of proteins in our body

Provides growth and

repair of cells

Foods that are high in protein

Lean meat, fish, eggs

and chicken