Nutrients
In Australia energy is measured in?
Kilojoules (kJ)
What is the main function of Carbohydrates?
Energy source
What is the main cause of nutritional imbalance?
Over- or under consumption of nutrients
Identify 2 food selection models
Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
Health Star rating
Healthy Eating Pyramid
How does education influence healthy food behaviours?
Education increases health literacy and therefore positively influences healthy food behaviours
a unit for measuring energy intake or expenditure
Kilojoule (kJ)
Osteoporosis is caused by deficiencies in what nutrient?
Calcium
Overconsumption of sugar can result in what long-term consequence?
Tooth Decay
Food labels must include:
Nutritional panel
Use by or best before date
Country of origin
Manufacturing details
What are the 2 commercial factors?
Food packaging and labelling
Marketing and use of media
What are the 6 nutrient categories?
Carbohydrates (Fibre)
Protein
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
What is the main function of Protein and provide a food example
To build maintain and repair body cells
Eggs
Dairy products (except cream)
Beef
Chicken and other Poultry
Fish and seafood
Explain a short term consequence associated with excessive saturated and trans fat consumption
Increase in the bodies cholesterol level.
Too much cholesterol circulating within our bloodstream leads to an increase in fatty deposits developing in the arteries, which can lead to the narrowing and hardening of arteries. This effecting the functioning of the heart and blood vessels.
What are the 4 sources of nutritional information?
Traditional media (TV & Print)
Internet, social media and nutrition apps
Medical practitioners
Nutritionist and Dietitians
Identify 3 tactics used in marketing to youth via social media
Engaging content
Influencer marketing
Branded characters and mascots
Product placement in online content
Describe nutrients
Substances that provide nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and growth
Identify a function of Vitamin C and provide 2 food examples
Helps form blood vessels, cartilage, muscles and collagen in bones
Important for the bodies healing process
Assists in fighting infection
Food sources:
Lemon, Grapefruit, oranges, Spinach, Tomatoes
Describe Glycaemic index
Amount of glucose contained within carbohydrate-rich foods and how much these foods impact blood glucose
What is the difference between Dieticians and Nutritionists?
Nutritionists: Help individuals achieve optimal health and wellbeing by providing information about the effect of food choices on health and wellbeing.
Dietitians: Provide dietary treatments for many conditions, including diabetes, food allergies and overweight & obesity. Better suited to provide individual nutritional advice.
What are the enablers and barriers of peer groups and healthy eating behaviours?
Enablers: Friends are likely to consume similar foods when together. If a friend is particularly health conscious they may influence to make healthy choices
Barriers: May pressure to skip meals or cut food groups to achieve the 'ideal' body shape. This may lead to distorted eating patterns among young people.
What are the differences between macronutrients and micronutrients? Provide 2 examples of each
Macro = Body needs in large amounts (Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein)
Micro = Body needs in small amounts (Vitamins, Minerals)
Explain the process of how carbohydrates are broken down into energy
Carbs are broken down into glucose
Glucose is absorbed into the bloodstream ready for use
Glucose is taking via the bloodstream to working muscles to provide energy
Unused glucose is converted to fatty acid and is stored as fat tissue
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats are vital for energy production. Consumption should be tailored to energy output. Overconsumption can lead to storage of adipose (fat) tissue potentially resulting in obesity.
What are the strengths and limitations of the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating?
Strengths: Simple visual, 5 food groups can be easily understood and recognised, Proportions are understood
Limitations: Can be difficult to separate composite foods into groups, Serving sizes are not available
Identify 2 sociocultural factors and briefly explain how food behaviours would be influenced.
Family, Peer groups, Income, Education, Religion, Cultural groups, gender