Unit+3+-+Diet-related+Diseases


 * Diet-related Diseases**

Discuss each of the diet-related diseases covered in the text.

Complete risk and protective factors tick sheets:

Using text pg. 77-101 create a table or similar that addresses the following questions/areas:
 * Description of the diet-related disease
 * Incidence and prevalence of the disease
 * Risk factors contributing to the disease (modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors)
 * Nutritional deficiency or excess that contributes to the development of the disease
 * Effect of the disease on the individual's health and development
 * List of dietary modifications that could reduce or prevent the incidence
 * Strategies/programs/initiatives introducted to reduce incidence

The following diet-related diseases must be covered:
 * Obesity
 * Cardiovascular Disease
 * Colorectal Cancer
 * Iron Deficiency Aneamia
 * Folate Deficiency Aneamia
 * Type 2 Diabetes
 * Osteoporosis
 * Dental Caries


 * Consequences of Dietary Imbalances on the Individual and the Community:**

Work through text pgs. 101-104 and as a group summarise so have a clear understanding of:
 * What direct and indirect costs are
 * Consequences of dietary imbalance for the community
 * Consequences of dietary imbalance for the individual

Complete case study activity 4.9 text.

DLTs:



Prepare for SAC 1 and complete DLTs Use test SAC for revision of first section of work

SAC 1 - Written report - Diabetes Mellitus

These are other resouces that may be used to further develop your understanding of this section of work: //Importance of Nutrition as a Risk and Protective Factor for Disease (VHETTA)// //Consequences of Dietary Imbalance for Individuals and the Community (VHETTA) //