Nutrient Function
Main function of Carbohydrate
Energy production
One source of Carbohydrates
pasta / grains / cereals
How does excess fat lead to overweight/obesity?
Excessive energy consumed and not used so is stored as fat tissue
Low water consumption can cause what short term consequence? (1 - but there are options)
dehydration, constipation
Name 1 food selection model (worded correctly)
Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, Australian Dietary Guidelines (y12), Healthy eating pyramid, health star rating system
Main function of Protein
Muscle/tissue growth and repair
Main source of iron
red meat / eggs / green leafy vegetables
Which nutrient if consumed in low amounts can contribute to anaemia?
iron
Explain how excessive consumption of high GI foods can cause energy levels to drop.
high GI foods release energy over a short period of time, causing a spike in blood sugars (spike in energy), then a quick drop. Energy release is not sustained
How many layers does the Healthy Eating Pyramid have?
4
Main function of calcium
Reach peak bone mass / strengthen hard tissue (bones/teeth)
Main source of Vitamin D
sunlight
Low fibre in the diet can lead to which long-term diet related conditions...? (3)
overweight/obesity, colo-rectal cancer, diabetes
How does high consumption of sugar contribute to dental decay?
Sugar feeds oral bacteria in the mouth, causing teeth to break down.
What is the most reliable end of a URL when sourcing health information? Why?
.gov or .gov.au
Because the government of Australia has approved the publication of the information for population consumption/use.
Function of folate
Prevent neural tube defects ie spina bifida.
DNA synthesis
Main source of fibre
Fruit and vegetables with edible skin
Sodium contributes to hypertension by...
excessive sodium causes fluid to exit cells and enter the blood stream. This increased blood volume (the amount of blood (L) in the vascular system), meaning the pressure in the blood vessels increases.
Explain how sufficient consumption of fibre assists in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
Fibre plays a role in keeping blood glucose levels stable. This avoids rapid spikes in blood glucose levels and reduces risk of insulin resistance.
According to the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, what % of our daily nutrition intake should come from vegetables/legumes?
1 function of vitamin C
healing wounds / formation of blood vessels, muscles, cartilage, collagen.
Major food sources of folate
green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, poultry/eggs, cereals/breads/fruit juice that are fortified with folic acid.
Sodium contributes to osteoporosis by...
causing calcium leach out of bones and be excreted through urine.
How does excess fat consumption lead to atherosclerosis?
Too much fat contributes to cholesterol/plaque/LDL to build up in the arteries, causing hardening and blockages in the blood vessels.
Lack of Vitamin D can lead to ______________ due to lowered ability to absorb ___________?
osteoporosis, calcium