CCEA GCSE Home Economics: Food and Nutrition by Nicola Anderson & Claire Thomson

Author:Nicola Anderson & Claire Thomson [Anderson, Nicola; Thomson, Claire]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hodder Education
Published: 2017-09-14T04:00:00+00:00

As type 2 diabetes develops gradually, adults and older people are at greater risk of developing it. However, in recent years, the number of children and adolescents being identified with type 2 diabetes has risen as children become less active and more overweight. The importance of preventing type 2 diabetes in children cannot be overstated, as it is a progressive, lifelong condition that can lead to serious health complications.

Activity

THERE ARE NO BAD FOODS IN DIABETES, JUST BAD DIETS

This headline appeared recently in the national press, highlighting the importance of making healthy choices to help manage type 2 diabetes.

Explain why type 2 diabetics should eat regular meals and manage portion sizes.

Carry out research to determine the current statistics for people with diabetes (you could begin your research at www.diabetes.org.uk).

Write an attention-grabbing headline and record three surprising statistics that could be used to increase awareness of diabetes during ‘National Diabetes Month’.

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