Nutrients
What are the names of the three Macronutriens?
Carbohydrates, Protein and Fats
What is one short term consequence of insufficient water?
- Dehydration
- Thirst
- Tiredness
- Headaches
- Constipation
Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
Nutritionist and Dietitian
Name one of the 7 sociocultural factors
Family, peer group, income, education, religion, cultural group and gender.
What is the function of carbohydrates?
It is the main source of energy in the body.
What is the long term consequence of underconsumption of calcium?
- Weak bones
- Increased risk of fractures
- Increase risk of osteoporosis
1/2 a star as the unhealthiest option to 5 stars which is the healthiest?
When looking at the author on an nutritional information site what do you have to check?
What their credentials are, what year the information was published and who published the site.
Unhealthy roll modelling (having diets high in salt and sugar)
Skipping Meals (When families skip meals like breakfast, kids are more likely to follow these habits)
Required for fluid regulation, including water and blood.
What is the long term consequence of the the following nutrients (Iron, Folate, Vitamin C and Vitamin D)?
- Anaemia
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Low Vitamin D (Poor Calcium absorption which leads to weak bones)
What two categories are at the bottom of the Healthy Eating Pyramid?
Fruit and Vegetables + Legumes
What are the four sources of nutritional information?
Medical Practitioners
Nutritionists and Dietitians
Traditional Media- TV and Print
Internet, social media and nutrition apps
- Traditional Cooking Methods (Which lower the risks of having processed foods)
- Diverse Food Variety (can includes a wide range of vegetables, herbs and spices) encourages healthy eating
What is the definition of a micronutrient?
Nutrient that is required by the body in small amounts (for example minerals and vitamins).
- Constipation
- Hard Stool
- Difficulty passing waste
Outline one strength and one limitation of the Health Star Rating System.
Strength: Easy to Use visual tool which makes comparisons quick
Limitation: Not Whole Food Comparisons (I.e. lollies can have a higher rating than yoghurt)
What are some RED FLAGs for unreliable sources?
- Makes unrealistic claims
- Promotes quick fixes
- Offers online diagnosis or treatments
- Suggests eliminating entire food groups
- Encourages one- food diets
Besides Social Media name two tactics used to market food to young people in Ausralia?
- Packaging, elements such as branding and colour
- Celebrity Endorsements
- Product Placement (In TV and Film)
- Contests and Giveaways
Name the four different types of fats and which ones are good fats and which are bad fats.
Good Fats
- Monounsaturated Fats
- Polyunsaturated Fats
Bad Fats
- Saturated Fats
- Trans Fats
(All are high in energy which leads too...)
- Weight Gain
- Obesity
- Poor Self-esteem
Name all 5 sectors of the AGTHE
- Grain foods
- Vegtables
- Lean Meats and alternatives
- Milk, yoghurt, cheese
- Fruit
What does the R.E.A.L strategy stand for?
R: Read the URL
E: Examine the site's contacts
A: Ask about the author
L: Look at the links
Name all 6 Sociocultural Factors?
Family, Peer Group, Income, Education, Religion, Cultural Group, Gender