Hospitality: Individual work- QUESTION C:

C) You will be allocated a lifestyle disease or choices from the ones studied in class and a scenario to address. Explain what causes the problem or what motivates a person to adopt certain eating habits, the risks associated with the choice and the steps which should be taken to reduce these risks. You will also need to include information on the foods your group can or cannot eat. (500 words on your blog)

Find 2 recipes suitable for serving as an afternoon tea for the need researched and justify your choices.

Type 2 diabetic: Type 2 diabetes is more common than type 1, affecting about 90 percent of Australians with diabetes.

You're more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if you:

are overweight or obese
don't exercise very often
have a family history of type 2 diabetes
smoke
drink alcohol excessively
are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander origin â€“ these people have a three times higher risk of developing diabetes compared to the rest of the population origin
are over 40 and Caucasian - the risk increases further with age
have high blood pressure or have had a heart attack or stroke
have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and are overweight
have impaired glucose tolerance.
have high blood pressure
have a high fat, high sugar diet.

Type 2 diabetes is caused by:

insufficient production of insulin in the pancreas
a resistance to the action of insulin in the body's cells - especially in muscle, fat and liver cells.

How to reduce risks and the risk associated with this:

Eat healthy foods. Choose foods low in fat and calories. Focus on fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Get physical. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate physical activity a day. Take a brisk daily walk. Ride a bike. Swim laps. If you can't fit in a long workout, spread 10-minute or longer sessions throughout the day.
Lose excess kilos. If you're overweight, losing 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can reduce the risk of diabetes. To keep your weight in a healthy range, focus on permanent changes to your eating and exercise habits. Motivate yourself by remembering the benefits of losing weight, such as a healthier heart, more energy and improved self-esteem.

The risks associated with the steps which should be taken to reduce these risks could include sickness, tiredness and fatigue. These things could occurs as it as a complete change to your body by changing your diet and exercising everyday. Your body will take time to get use to it but after a while it will be use to it and you will be starting to become fitter everyday.

Things type 2 diabetics can eat:

Beans (A combination of high-quality carbohydrates, lean protein, and soluble fiber that helps stabilize your body's blood-sugar levels).
Oatmeal (Rich in whole grains and high-fiber foods may reduce the risk of diabetes by between 35 and 42 percent, Top oatmeal with 1 to 2 tablespoons of chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts to add protein and healthy fat, which stabilize blood sugars further).
Fish (Lean protein, Pair fish with the high-quality carbs found in vegetables, lentils, or beans for another balanced meal combination that will keep your blood sugar from rising).
Nonstarchy vegetables (Chock-full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, nonstarchy vegetables, such as broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, and peppers) are an ideal source of high-quality carbohydrates).

things type 2 diabetics cannot eat:

The goal of a healthy diet for type 2 diabetes is to focus on foods that will support normal blood sugars, a healthy weight, overall health and avoidance of diabetic complications.
Sugar, Sugar in food causes blood sugar to rise. A type 2 diabetic with consistently high blood sugar levels is at risk for complications like retinopathy (retina damage), neuropathy (nerve damage), foot ulcers, skin disorders and kidney disease. While sugar is ok in small amounts, it should be limited to maintain a normal blood sugar.
Fats, Limit dietary fat, because it is high in calories and consuming too many calories can lead to obesity. Obesity not only complicates diabetes but is also one of the greatest risk factors for developing heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, asthma and arthritis. Decrease dietary fat by choosing low-fat dairy products, lean meats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Starchy vegetables, Vegetables offer many essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but you should limit starchy vegetables in a type 2 diabetes diet because they function more like a carbohydrate and raise blood sugars. Starchy vegetables include peas, corn, potato, winter squash, pumpkin and sweet potato.
Alcohol,moderate alcohol intake benefited people with T2DM by reducing the risk of heart disease, however too much alcohol negatively affected blood sugar and nullified any benefits to the heart.