Nutrients and Food Groups
This nutrient helps build and repair body tissue.
Protein
Name one short-term consequence of poor nutrition.
fatigue, headaches, low energy, poor concentration, mood changes
Name one sociocultural factor that influences food choice.
Examples: peers, family, education, culture, socioeconomic status, media
Name one factor that influences food choices.
cost, family, peers, culture, media, convenience, taste, advertising
What guide helps Australians make healthy food choices?
What is the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating?
Name one of the 5 food groups.
Vegetables/legumes, fruit, grain (cereal) foods, lean meats & alternatives, dairy & alternatives
Name one long-term consequence of poor nutrition.
obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis
How can peers influence eating habits?
Peers can influence eating habits through peer pressure, social norms, and shared food choices (e.g., buying fast food together).
How can media influence dietary choices?
Media can influence dietary choices through advertising, influencers, trends, and promotion of unhealthy foods.
What are discretionary foods?
Foods high in saturated fat, added sugar, salt and/or low in nutrients
Which nutrient is the body’s preferred source of energy?
carbohydrates
Explain how poor nutrition can affect concentration in the short term.
Poor nutrition can reduce glucose and nutrient intake, leading to lower energy, poor concentration, and reduced school performance.
Explain how family can influence food choices.
Family influences food choices through foods available at home, role modelling, cultural traditions, and meal habits.
Explain how cost can affect healthy eating.
Cost may affect healthy eating because healthier foods are sometimes more expensive or less accessible.
State one purpose of the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
The Australian Dietary Guidelines provide recommendations to support healthy eating and reduce disease risk.
Explain one function of calcium in the body.
Builds strong bones and teeth, assists muscle contraction, supports nerve function
Explain how a poor diet may increase risk of chronic disease later in life.
A poor diet high in saturated fat, sugar or salt can increase risk factors for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes over time.
Explain how education may influence dietary habits among youth.
Education can influence dietary habits by improving knowledge about healthy eating, nutrition, and long-term health impacts.
Compare the role of culture and family in shaping food choices.
Culture influences traditional foods and beliefs, while family shapes daily habits and foods available at home.
Explain why eating from all 5 food groups is important.
Eating from all 5 food groups provides a range of nutrients needed for growth, energy, and body functioning.
Compare macronutrients and micronutrients.
Macronutrients are required in large amounts (carbohydrates, fats, protein), while micronutrients are needed in small amounts (vitamins and minerals).
Analyse one short-term and one long-term consequence of excessive sugar-sweetened drink consumption.
Short-term: energy crashes, poor concentration, mood changes, tooth decay. Long-term: obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease.
Analyse how two sociocultural factors may impact sugar-sweetened drink consumption among young people.
Peer groups may normalise sugary drink consumption, while education can improve understanding of health risks and encourage healthier choices.
Analyse how multiple influences can affect dietary behaviour in youth.
A student may be influenced by family meals at home, social media advertising, and peer choices simultaneously.
Explain how following the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating can improve youth health and wellbeing.
Following the guide can improve physical health (energy, growth), mental wellbeing (concentration, mood), and long-term health outcomes.