healthy eating
name the model that helps Australians eat healthy.
guide to healthy eating/healthy eating pyramid
the amount of energy is food is measured in...
kilojoules
what are carbohydrates?
macronutrients made from units of sugar
what is fibre
type of carb found in the structural part of plants
what do proteins do?
help with the growth, maintenance and repair of body tissue.
how many food groups are there?
5
name the 2 types of nutrients
macronutrients and micronutrients
what happens if you eat too many carbs?
the body will store it as fat.
what are the main food examples that contain fibre?
bread, oats, fruit, beans/seeds
what are the three types of protein?
name the food groups.
lean meats, dairy, vegetables & legumes, fruits, grains
name the six classes of nutrients
proteins, carbohydrates, fats, water, minerals, vitamins
name the two types of carbohydrates?
complex and simple carbs
what health conditions can fibre prevent?
obesity, high cholesterol, heart disease, bowel cancer, constipation.
when are proteins used to generate energy by the body.
when the body has exhausted it's stores of carbs and fats.
how many serves of vegetables are needed in the average diet?
5
what are the three examples of macronutrients.
carbohydrates, protein, fats.
are simple carbs sugars or starches?
sugars
why can't fibre be used as an energy source in the body?
It doesn't get absorbed by the body, it just travels through the digestive system.
what are proteins made of?
they are macronutrients made from amino acids.
how many serves of grains is needed in a 16 year old's diet?
7
what are the three examples of micronutrients
vitamins and minerals
are complex carbs sugars or starches
starches
what does fibre do in the body?
how many amino acids are needed to make protein?
20