Nutrients
Identify a nutrient
Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat, Fibre, Vitamins, Minerals
What does AGHE stand for?
Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
What happens when you eat too much fat?
You get fat! (Obesity)
'Healthcare Professionals' is a source of nutritional information. Name another source.
Apps; media; websites; nutritional organisations; nutrition information panels.
How can a family be a positive impact on food choices?
Families that eat healthy meals are likely to influence people to continue to eat healthy meals as they grow older.
Explain the difference between micro and macro nutrients
Macro nutrients are chemically larger than micronutrients, and are needed in large quantities in our diet. Micronutrients are chemically smaller, and needed in tiny quantities in our diet.
Who makes the Healthy Eating Pyramid?
Nutrition Australia
What disease is caused by a lack of calcium?
Osteoporosis
True or False; a .gov website is likely to be more reliable than a .com website?
True
Family, friends, work colleagues, fellow students, teammates
What role do carbohydrates have in the diet?
Carbohydrates provide energy. They are the body's preferred energy source, particularly for muscles and the brain
Describe the Health Star Rating System
Calculation of the nutritional value of a food based on it's nutrient components. 5 stars is the best possible food.
What disease is caused by a lack of iron?
Anaemia
How does reviewing other references and links help you to decide if nutrition information is credible or not?
The links may lead to better quality information, for example .com websites, or expert opinions demonstrating the information has been taken from a reliable source.
Explain how religion may affect food choices
People who follow certain religions may respect certain practices when it comes to food selection, for example, eating halal or kosher meat
What nutrient is required alongside calcium for bone health?
Vitamin D
Name five foods included on the 'extras' part of the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
Pies, Softdrinks, Lollies, Chocolate, Hamburgers, Fries, Alcohol, Donut, Cake, Pastries
What disease may occur from eating too much saturated fat?
Cardiovascular disease
Describe 'product placement' as a marketing trend
Explain how taxes may act as a political enabler for healthy eating?
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is imposed on processed foods that often contain large amounts of saturated fat, salt and added sugar. This increases the price of these unhealthy products, decreasing the likelihood that people will purchase them.
What is anaemia?
Lack of energy resulting for eating too little iron or too little Vitamin B12
What is the difference between the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the Australian Dietary Guidelines?
The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating is a visual representation of Australian Dietary Guideline number 2.
What disease, apart from diabetes, obesity or cardiovascular disease, might arise from eating too much simple carbohydrates
Dental caries
1. Where did the nutrition information come from?
2. What is the purpose of the information?
3. Is the information realistic?
4. How is the information supported?
5. When was the information last updated?
Who is in charge of food labelling in Australia?
FSANZ - Food Standards Australia and New Zealand