key terms
malnutrition
malnurition occurs when nutrients are not supplied to the body in the correct amount, can cause over-nutrition (excess intake) or undernutrition (inadequate intake)
coeliac diease 🥯
other sources of fibre other than wheat, including, quinoa, fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, peas and lentils
government role 👮♀️
state and federal: development of health and nutrition policy (National Health and Nutrition Policy), nutrition and health education (Dietary Guidelines), health care systems. local: inspection and licensing of food premises, provision of sport facilities, community programs (Meals on Wheels).
what percent of australian adults are obese???
65%
what is a food taboo? ✝️
certain foods forbidden or unacceptable by social or religious customs, especially religious taboos, for example, uncommon practise to eat dog in Australia, consumption of pig forbidden in Islam and Judaism.
functional foods
food that has been nutritionally modified to meet consumer demand (nutritionally beneficial); improve consumers health with fat replacements, artificial sweeteners, added micro-nutrients (enriched/fortified) or added fibre.
pregnancy 🤰
when you're pregnant, you need more of certain nutrients; protein, iron, folic acid, iodine, and choline. no alcohol no smoking
individual role 🧍♂️
be well informed, educated, and demand for quality and information. give feedback, report issues and concerns and contribute to community consultations, for example health star ratings.
type 1 diabetes is not diet related and is caused by a condition where pancreases cells are damaged and cannot make insulin. type 2 diabetes is maturity onset diabetes or non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
why has smoking become less acceptable within society? explain what happens to the body in you answer
as it links with disease have become established. it contributes to cancer and cardiovascular disease as free radicals which are present in tobacco damage body cells by destroying antioxidants in the blood. (this is social practice btw)
antioxidants 🍊
found in plant foods (vitamin A, C, E); control blood cholesterol levels and neutralise the action of free radicals in the body which reduces cancer.
young children 👧
well-balanced diet of all food groups (using the healthy eating plate) used to support growing body. food related problems for young children include obesity, tooth decay and food sensitivities.
community role 🏳️🌈
promote information (Nutrition Australia’s healthy eating pyramid), endorsement programs (Heart Foundation Tick), Healthy Canteen program in schools.
what is a food intolerance? 🥛
a response to a specific chemical found in food. does not involve the immune system as the body as it is not responding to an individual protein.
will over consumption of alchol lead to kidney failure? 🤷🏼♀️
YES
non-nutrient 💧
non-nutritive substances contain zero or very little calories and provide no vitamins or minerals. these substances can be beneficial or harmful, naturally occurring or man-made.
teenage girls
well-balanced diet to support bodily changes, functions and growth (see healthy eating plate), iron-rich foods, whole-grains, calcium and protein are especially important. for this stage of life
food industry sectors role 🤑
agriculture and fisheries: organic farming, reduced chemicals, high-yield, nutrient-rich crops, climate-suitable varieties. food processing: healthy foods, clear labelling. food retail: promote health and organic products in stores. food service: menu options for health, vegetarian, gluten-free
what is a food allergy? 🥜
occurs when the body’s immune system responds to a specific food protein (allergen) and incorrectly identifies it as a dangerous foreign protein. the reaction between the antibodies produced to destroy the food protein and the allergen cause the symptoms of the allergy.
fortified foods ➕
contain nutrients not originally in the product (for example, orange juice with added calcium)
aboriginal and torres strait islanders 🦘
Indigenous people have a significant health disadvantage, including -low life expectancy, alcoholism, obesity
private agency role 👩⚕️
commercial health programs (Weight Watchers, gyms) and medical personnel including GP’s, dieticians and nutritional advisors
describe cardiovascular disease
cholesterol is an insoluble lipid transported through the body by lipoproteins (high density lipoproteins (HDL) take cholesterol out of the body, low density lipoproteins (LDL) deposited cholesterol on blood vessel walls, preventing blood flow).