1. Lifestyle Diseases

2. Two biggest killers in Australia (70% of deaths) Heart DiseaseCancer

3. Biggest KillerKnown as Atherosclerosis caused by the build up of fat on the inside of your arteries?

4. NUTRITION

5. What is wrong with the average Australian diet these days?

6. It consists too much of junk food

7. The problem with junk food is that it is Too high in Fat (obesity & heart disease) Sugar (diabetes, obesity, tooth decay, low energy, headaches) Salt (high blood pressure) Very low inVitaminsMineralsFibre

8. The different nutrients in our food and needed by our bodies CarbohydratesFatsProteinFibreWater Vitamins and minerals

9. Carbohydrates provides the body with energy. Examples Bread, rice, pasta, vegetables 3 typesMonosaccharidesDisaccharidesPolysaccharides

10. FATS Role of fats in our body Provides energy, warmth + protection for vital organs Examples Oils, dairy products, junk food Two types of fat Saturated Fats (bad) Unsaturated Fats (better)

11. Proteins Role of proteins in our body Provides growth and repair of cells Foods that are high in protein Lean meat, fish, eggs and chicken