6 Essential Nutrients
Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Where does digestion begin?
The mouth
Which mineral do adolescents require more of (particularly girls)?
Iron
What are the five food group segments in the Australia Guide to Healthy Eating?
Grains, Meat, Vegetables, Fruit & Dairy
How long should you wash your hands for?
20 seconds
Define the term Macro and Micro nutrients and identify the nutrients for each
Macro = the body requires in large amounts (Carbohydrates, Protein & Fats), Micro = the body requires in smaller amounts (Vitamins & Minerals)
What connects the mouth and the stomach?
Oesophagus
True or False: Children require foods that are nutrient dense not energy dense.
False
What is the largest segment in the circle of the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating?
Grains
What does PPE stand for and what are 2 examples of it?
Personal Protective Equipment (apron, leather shoes, oven mitts, chefs jacket, neckerchief, hair net etc.)
Identify the two types of vitamins and categorise the vitamins into their two types.
Water Soluble: B & C
Fat Soluble: A, D, E & K
What is the main purpose of stomach acid?
To break food down
How many serves of fruit and vegetables are required throughout all stages of life?
2 Fruit & 5 Vegetables
Identify 3 foods that you should only have sometimes?
Soft Drinks, Meat Pies, Chips, Cake, Donuts, Hot Chips, Chocolate, Lollies, Burgers, Cupcakes, Powerade, Cordial, Mayonnaise, Fast Food etc.
What is cross-contamination?
The transfer of bacteria from one thing to another
What are 2 vegan sources of Protein?
Tofu, Lentils, Beans, Chickpeas, Quinoa, Nuts & Seeds
What is the "furry lining" inside the small intestine called?
Villi
What are 3 of the main nutrients required through pregnancy?
Calcium, Protein, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B & C.
Besides the Australia Guide to Healthy Eating & the Dietary Guidelines what is another Food guides that promote healthy eating?
Healthy Eating Pyramid, Nutrition Labelling, Health Star Rating & Healthy School Canteen - Traffic Light System
What is the temperature danger zone?
5-60 degrees celcius
What are the 3 active non-nutrients?
Dietary Fibre, Phytochemicals & Probiotics
How long does it take food to reach the stomach after swallowing?
Around 7 seconds
Which diet related disease does a high calcium diet prevent in the elderly?
Osteoporosis
Identify 2 of the Australian Dietary Guidelines
1. To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your energy needs.
2. Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from the five foods groups every day.
3. Limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars and alcohol.
4. Encourage, support and promote breastfeeding
5. Care for your food; prepare and store it safely
Salmonella is a food borne illness cause by cross-contamination, what is another food borne illness?
Listeria, Clostridium perfringens, Campylobacter, Staphylococcus aureus, Norovirus