HS Fruit etc test

• Underconsumption of dairy foods:

  Underconsumption of dairy foods leads to low intake of calcium. Calcium assists in ossifying bones and is required to maintain strong bones. This leads to osteoporosis.
• Under consumption of fruit:


  Underconsumption of fruit can lead to low intake of fibre. This means people are more likely to feel hungry and more likely to snack on unhealthy foods such as soft drinks that are high in sugar. This leads to higher rates of colorectal cancer
• Under consumption of vegetables:

  Underconsumption of vegetables can lead to low intake of fibre. This means people are more likely to feel hungry and more likely to snack on unhealthy foods such as soft drinks that are high in sugar. This leads to higher rates of colorectal cancer
• Low intake of iron:

  Iron is essential for carrying oxygen in the blood. Low intake of iron can cause low levels of haemoglobin in blood. This can lead to higher rates of anemia.
• Low intake of fibre:

  Fibre creates feelings of fullness. Low intake of fibre means people are more likely to feel hungry and more likely to snack on unhealthy foods such as soft drinks that are high in sugar. This leads to colorectal cancer
• High intake of sugar:

  high intake of sugar contains energy which is converted to fat if not used which can lead to weight gain. This leads to an increased rate of obesity because of the left over fat building up
• High intake of salt:

  high intake of salt draws fluid out of cells and increases blood volume. This would lead to Increased rates heart attack/hypertension
• High Intake of fat:

  fat stores excess energy in the body. high intake of fat can contribute to atherosclerosis from the buildup of plaque in the arteries. This can increase rates of obesity
• High body mass index:

  High body mass causes a strain on the heart which makes the heart work harder by making it pump more blood. This would lead to Increased risk of type 2 diabetes morbidity
• Alcohol.

  impairs decision making, this would increase the risk of injury from driving a car if intoxicated. This leads to injury
• Smoking.

  Smoking is process of inhaling and exhaling tobacco from lungs. Smoking can lead to a buildup of plaque which can damage the arteries. This can lead to cardiovascular disease