Modified Diets Vegetarian Diet Test Your Knowledge

Transcript:Modified Diets Vegetarian Diet Test Your Knowledge:
Modified Diets Vegetarian Diet Test Your Knowledge True or False Q1. Coeliac disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition. True or False Q2. Abdominal pain and diarrhoea are possible symptoms of coeliac disease. True or False Q3. Gluten causes the body’s defence system to form hormones which mistakenly attack the villi of the small intestine. True or False Q4. Rye is a naturally gluten-free food. True or False Q5. Corn(maize) and rice should be avoided by individuals with coeliac disease. True or False Modified Diets (HL) Definition Any diet altered to include or exclude certain foods or nutrients Reasons for modifying a diet? ● Personal Choice – vegetarianism ● Health reasons – diabetes; obesity; bowel disorders Modified Diets Coeliac Disease Definition An autoimmune condition that causes the immune system to mistake gluten as a threat to the body. The body’s defence system then forms antibodies that attack the villi on internal surface of small intestine. This damage disrupts the body’s ability to absorb nutrients from food, leading to malnourishment Modified Diets Coeliac Disease Symptoms ● Nausea and vomiting ● Diarrhoea ● Bloating and abdominal pain ● Weight loss ● Tiredness and fatigue ● Slow growth in children due to lack of nutrients Modified Diets Coeliac Disease Dietary Guidelines for those with Coeliac Disease ● Omit all foods containing gluten(wheat, barley, oats and rye) ● Include more rice and corn (naturally gluten-free) in the diet, to ensure a balanced diet ● Use a range of gluten-free foods eg gluten-free bread, breakfast cereals ● Read ingredient lists on food labels carefully, especially processed foods and check to see if the foods carry the gluten-free symbol Modified Diets Coeliac Disease Foods Learning Check Define coeliac condition. Name three foods which should be avoided by a person with coeliac condition. Modified Diets Vegetarianism Definition The practice of not eating meat or fish, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons Modified Diets Vegetarian Diets Modified Diets Vegetarian Diet Reasons for choice ● Health – low in saturated fat, higher in dietary fibre ● Religion/culture – Buddists follow a vegetarian diet (believe killing animals is wrong) ● Sensory factors – some people do not like th smell, appearance, taste and texture of meat and fish ● Economic – cheaper as meat and fish excluded from diet ● Family – a person may have adapted eating habits as a child as a result of other family members practicing