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1. DIET AND HEALTH

2. Prior Lesson
What do you remember?
Diet: refers to food eaten on a daily
basis.
types of diet such as special diets:-
low-fat dies, low-salt diets
Reason for having some of these diets:
 Losing weight
 Gaining weight
 Lower cholesterol level
 Live long and healthy life

3. Lesson 1
1. Define the terms associated with diet and
nutrition-related disorders.
2. State at least four diet related health
problems
3. Describe a diet related health problem
4. Explain their impact on the Caribbean.
Objectives

4. WHAT IS DIET AND NUTRITION-RELATED
DISORDERS?
• Nutrient-related diseases and conditions that cause
illness in humans falls within the category of
nutritional disease.
• These include deficiencies or excesses in the diet,
obesity and eating disorders, and also chronic
diseases, such as cardiovascular disease,
hypertension, cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

5. Definition of terms
over nutrition
is having an
energy intake
in excess of
needs,
resulting in
overweight and
obesity
Malnutrition is a term which
covers problems of both
under and over nutrition.
Intakes of energy and/or
nutrients below or in excess
of needs over time can effect
health and lead to health
problems.

6. Definition of terms
HYPERTENSION:
High blood pressure, also
called hypertension, is blood
pressure that is higher than
normal. Your blood pressure
changes throughout the day
based on your activities.
Diabetes:
Is a chronic (long-lasting) health
condition that affects how your
body turns food into energy.
Your body breaks down most of
the food you eat into sugar
(glucose) and releases it into
your bloodstream. When your
blood sugar goes up, it signals
your pancreas to release insulin.

7. Definition of terms
Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive
amount of body fat.
People who are obese are more likely to suffer from:
• coronary heart disease;
• type 2 diabetes;
• gall stones;
• arthritis;
• high blood pressure;
• some types of cancers, i.e. colon, breast, kidney and
stomach

8. Osteomalacia:
Is softening of the bones. It most often
occurs because of a problem with vitamin D,
which helps your body absorb calcium. Your
body needs calcium to maintain the strength
and hardness of your bones. In children, the
condition is called rickets.
Definition of terms

9. Definition of terms
Bulimia (boo-LEE-me-uh) nervosa, commonly called bulimia:
Is a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder.
People with bulimia may secretly binge — eating large
amounts of food with a loss of control over the eating — and
then purge, trying to get rid of the extra calories in an
unhealthy way.

10. Lifestyle diseases
can be defined as
diseases linked with
one's lifestyle. These
diseases are non-
communicable
diseases.
Lifestyle diseases

11. Lifestyle diseases

12. • income. Lack of
money may make it
difficult to purchase an
adequate diet.
Cultural practices may
mean that not
everyone in a family
gets a fair share of the
food available.
Issues that may cause Lifestyle diseases
• lack of physical activity.
Not enough time for self
care
• Poor lifestyle choices.
Can lead to lifestyle
disorders. Such as:
smoking, alcohol usage,
bad food habits, irregular
sleeping habits, etc.

13. Impact of Diet Related Diseases in
the Caribbean
• Government health expenditure is limited
• Strain on the health system
• Strain on low income earners- high doctor bills,
expensive prescription

14. Group Presentation assignment 1:
Impact of the diet and nutrition- related problems on
the Caribbean
 human resources
 disposable income spent on health
 government expenditure on health bills
ASSIGNMENT

15. 1. Diet-related diseases
can be linked to:
A.Not eating enough
B.Too little salt
C.Not eating enough fibre
D.Leading an active
Question and Answer
There are 8 Multiple choice questions. Answer all questions.
Each correct answer worth 1 mark .

16. 2. What does CHD stand for?
A. Cardiovascular disease
B. Coronary heart disease
C. Carbohydrate health
D. Can food disorder
Question and Answer
3. The organ responsible for
producing insulin is the...
A.Liver
B.Heart
C.Pancreas
D.Gallbladder

17. Question and Answer
4. If you follow a low-fat diet, you
don't have to watch your portions of
which of these foods?
A.Pasta
B. Nonfat cookies
C. Whole-wheat bread
D.None of the above

18. Question and Answer
5. True or False
Meat and eggs are a good
source of fibre.
True
False
6. True or False
Type 1 diabetes is associated
with being overweight.
True
False

19. Question and Answer
TRUE AND FALSE
7. Wholegrain bread, beans
and lentils are a rich source
of fibre.
True
False
TRUE AND FALSE
8. Excess salt could cause high
blood pressure and heart disease.
True
False

20. LESSON ONE

21. Prior Lesson
What do you remember?
Lifestyle diseases is linked the ones
lifestyle.
Issues that cause lifestyle diseases
low income.

22. 1. Define the term “dietary guidelines”
2. Explain the importance of dietary guidelines
3. Outline basic dietary guidelines for the Caribbean
4. Develop an understanding of the basic dietary
guidelines in maintenance of good health
Objectives
Lesson 2

23. Engagement
Riddle me this, riddle me that, guess this riddle or
perhaps not.
Remove the
outside, cook
the inside, eat
the outside,
throw away the
inside.
Give it food
and it will
live; give it
water and it
will die.
What can you
catch but not
throw?

24. WHAT DO WE EAT?

25. WHAT WE SHOULD EAT

26. Definition of Dietary Guidelines
Refers to a series of dietary recommendations from a
nutrition committee (ministry of health, nutritionist, other
health professionals) intended to improve health.
What is dietary guidelines?

27.  Dietary guidelines provide a framework to promote
healthier lifestyles.
 They are also designed to help citizens choose diets
that will meet nutrient requirements, promote
health support active lives, reduce chronic disease
risks.
The importance of Dietary Guidelines

28.  Eat a variety of foods from all the food groups daily.
 Eat the right amount to maintain a healthy weight.
 Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables daily(fiber).
 Reduce intake of salty and processed foods.
 Reduce intake of fats and oils.
 Reduce intake of sugary foods and drinks.
 Make physical activity a part of your daily routine.
Basic Dietary Guidelines for the Caribbean

29. Aspect of health
 physical:- Physical activity and exercise can have
immediate and long-term health benefits.
 mental:- you might have emotions including happiness,
love, joy and compassion, and you feel generally
satisfied
 social:-Social health can be defined as our ability to
interact and form meaningful relationships with others.
Important aspect of health

30. Developing an understanding of the basic dietary
guidelines in maintenance of good health
MAINTAIN
GOOD
HEALTH
By eating a
balanced diet,
exercising and
getting plenty
of rest
TIP: DEVELOPAN UNDERSTANDING
FOR GOOD HEALTH
1.Eat a healthy diet.
2.Consume less salt and sugar.
3.Reduce intake of harmful fats.
4.Avoid harmful use of alcohol.
5.Don't smoke.
6.Be active.
7.Check your blood pressure regularly.
8.Get tested.

31. Culmination
• Teacher will ask students think-pair-share on
what they learned from the exercise.
Activities
Activity 1

32. Assessment
Answer all questions
Five Multiple choice, 1 mark each.
1.Define the term 'balanced diet’.
A.A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
B.A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
C.A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
D.A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions
Activities
Activity 2

33. 2. Foods from the meat,
poultry, fish, dried beans,
eggs and nuts are an
important source of.
A.Iron
B.Protein
C.Beta carotene
D.Calcium
Activities

34. 3. Which nutrient provides
the most amount of energy
per gram?
A.Carbohydrate
B.Fats
C.Protein
D.Vitamin
Activities

35. 4.Which of the following is
NOT a factor that determines
how much energy we need.
A.Age
B.Gender
C.Health status
D.Level of activity
Activities

36. 5. A nutrient, (such as
sugar or starch), that
provides energy is called a
A.carbohydrate
B.calorie
C.protein
D.fat
Activities

37. 1.Define dietary guidelines
2.State two importance of dietary guidelines
3.Outline the dietary guidelines for the Caribbean.
4.State two ways in which each of the following may
be reduced in the diet:
 Fat
 Salt
 Sugar 10 Marks
Activity 3 Assignment

38. Activity 4 Assignment
Create a
pamphlet
informing their
colleagues about
one of the diet-
related problem
in the Caribbean.
Individual work.