Diabetes in the UK 3.5 million people are diagnosed with diabetes in the UK which is about 6% of the population. A further half a million people are thought to be undiagnosed The Diabetes Prevention Program runs in collaboration with Diabetes UK, NHS and Public Health England and has helped 300,000 people make changes to …
A motivational speech to be presented to a group of would-be weight-loss clients. The subject of the talk is gateway exercise and outlines some examples of exercises and how they can be incorporated into everyday life. The arguments should be contextualised e.g. explaining the number of calories which can be burned and how much fat …
Recent research indicates that there may be additional detrimental impacts for health for yo-yo dieters. Review International Journal of Obesity article Weight cycling during growth and beyond as a risk factor for later cardiovascular diseases: the ‘repeated overshoot’ theory 28/11/06 1) Which population groups are most likely to fall into a yo-yo dieting cycle? Studies …
Research 2 fad diets and write reports outlining the central claims. Contrast these to the facts and draw conclusions as to the prospects a dieter may face in taking on one of these diets. The Juice Diet Claim; Following a juice diet promotes fast weight loss in a short time. It also nourishes every cell …
One of the major changes in medical practice as a result of obesity has been the introduction of bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery is a term used to describe a group of medical procedures introduced to deal with the growing obesity epidemic by aiding weight loss. Procedures under this category include; Gastric band surgery where the …
The Obesity epidemic To stay in optimum health, humans need to have a nutritional energy balance. That is for the energy going into our bodies through food (measured in kcal) should be balanced with the energy we expend (whether at rest or through physical activity). If there is an energy deficit, not enough energy is …
Analysis of a simple food diary, identifying which nutrients may be lacking and which foods can be added to redress the balance Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snack 1 Muesli with tbsp of milled flaxseeds/ almonds/ walnuts and coenzyme q10 served with almond milk Wholemeal wrap with scrambled egg and spinach and chilli Rabbit stew with …
Interpretation of the results from Table 1 (finding from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey for children aged 1 ½ to 4 ½ years) The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS), found that although children are taller and heavier than 25 years ago, their energy intake is 17% lower and the protein intake is 10% …
Interpretation of data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey for Children Read More »
Advantages Disadvantages Breast Feeding *Breast milk is ideally suited to a baby’s energy and nutrient requirements *Composition of breast milk changes to meet baby’s needs *Free *Readily available *Can protect mother against breast and ovarian cancer, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and obesity *Access to clean water not needed *Creates a bond between mother and baby *Enhances …
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Explain how food labelling works to each of the following parents. Give real-life examples of how labels can be used to choose healthier options. 1. ‘Where can I look for a quick guide on what’s in a packet of biscuits? I’m shopping with little ones, I just want to compare one product with the next …
