Food Groups
What food group do the following foods come from?
- Cottage cheese
- Cream
- Yogurt
Dairy
Name the 5 food groups
- Cereal foods
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Lean meats/Poultry/legumes
- Dairy
What is the function of carbohydrates? Provide an example food
Provide the body with energy
- Examples - bread, pasta, fruits, milk
Which nutrients do athletes require more of and less of?
More protein and carbohydrates
Less fats
Body mass Index
What disease can occur when you have a build up of plaque in the blood vessels
Cardiovascular disease
- stroke
- heart attack
What food group do the following foods fit into?
- Penne pasta
- hokkien noodles
- Polenta
Grain (cereal) foods
What is the role of food and nutrition?
To provide energy and nutrients to the body to allow it to function correctly.
What is the function of protein? Provide an example food
- Examples - lean meats, fish, chicken
What are good fats and bad fats called?
Good - unsaturated
Bad - saturated
How many serves of fruits and vegetables should you have on average per day?
2 serves of fruit
5 serves of vegetables
Which food group do the following foods fit into?
- Soft drink
- Chocolate
- Lollies
Only sometimes
What is a macronutrient?
A nutrient that provides energy dense food (or similar)
What is the function of fats? Provide a food example
Give your body energy, support cell function, keep you warm
- e.g. cheese, butter, cream, pastries, avocado
What is the term called for the 'sugar' in the blood?
Glucose
What is the unit of energy we use in Australia?
Kilojules/calories
Which food group does the following food fit into?
- Eggplan
- Lettuce
- Tomato
Vegetables
What is a micronutrient?
A nutrient that doesn't provide energy but is important to function (or similar)
Provide 2 functions of vitamins and minerals?
- regulate horemones
- make our bones strong
- fight infection
- wound healing
What is the difference between soluble and insoluble fibre with example foods of each
Soluble - slows emptying process e.g. vegetables/barley/oats
Insoluble - supports regular bowel movements e.g. nuts/seeds/wholegrain bread
Name 5 elements to look at on a food label
- ingredients
- serving size/ Serving per package
- Energy
- Quantity per 100g
- nutrient list (carbs, fats, sugar, salt)
What food group do the following foods fit into?
- Chickpeas
- Tofu
- Lentils
Lean meats/Poultry
What are the six basic nutrients?
Carbs, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
List the five guidelines for the Australian Diet
1. To maintain a healthy weight by being physically active
2. Eat a variety of nutritious foods from the five food groups
3. Limit intake of saturated fat, salt and sugar
4. Support breastfeeding
5. Store and care for food safely
Explain why junk food being advertised alongside sport is harmful?
- Can influence people to think it is okay to eat junk food
- Represents athletes in the wrong way
- Misrepresents the diet of athletes