short and long term consequences

• lack in folate

  anaemia
• blood glucose levels

  measured by glycaemic index (GI)
• energy levels

  Carbohydrates, B-group vitamins and iron also contribute to the production of energy. If these nutrients are not consumed on

  a regular basis, energy levels may decrease.

  socialise — which impacts social health and wellbeing

  exercise — which affects fitness, an aspect of physical health and wellbeing

  concentrate at school — which affects mental

  health and wellbeing
• fibre

  regulating bowel movement and providing a feeling of fullness, so don't overeat.

  reduce constipation and long term colorectal cancer

  fibre - absorb cholesterol and decrease glucose production
• water

  lack of water leads to dehydration

  common symptoms - thirst, dry mouth, headaches, dizziness, fainting, tiredness and constipation.

  long term - unconsciousness and death
• long term - sugar and dental heath

  - sugar = carbohydrate

  need to dental carries and gum disease, loss of teeth
• long term - overweight and obesity

  excess carbohydrates, fat or protein consumed is stored as fat (adipose tissue)

  symptoms

  • reduced ability exercise, leading to poor fitness
  • type 2 diabetes
  • cancers
• increased risk of diseases

  reduced bone density and osteoporosis later in life

  saturated and trans fat increase process of atherosclerosis by increasing levels of lows density lipoprotein (LDL) in blood.

  atherosclerosis many types of cardiovascular disease like heart attack and stroke
• too much sodium

  heart failure - increased blood volume and hypertension force the heart to work harder

  stroke and heart attack - hypertension associated with excess sodium intake contributes to high rates of stroke and heart attack