Eating to excess

• We should eat a balanced diet suitable for our age and lifestyle
• Overeating can lead to obesity
• Nutrients have to be digested before we can absorb and use them
• Problems caused by excess consumption of different food components


  • Excess sugar
  • Excess fat
  • Excess salt (sodium)
• Obesity


  Can lead to high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease
• Excess sugar


  Can lead to obesity, tooth decay
• Excess fat


  Can lead to obesity, circulatory disease
• Excess salt (sodium)


  Can lead to high blood pressure