Diet & Health
What is Diet?
this may be defined as the normal in take of food on a daily basis
What is nutrition
This is the study of nutrients and how it relates to the body.
Carbohydrates are broken down into different sugars. could you name them?
monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides
name the vitamin that is resposible for sight
Vitamin A
Name 3 minerals
i will tell you if you are correct
What is health according to W.H.O?
Health is the state of complete physical,
mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease.
Name three aspects of health
physical, mental and social
define protein
essential nutrients made up of amino acids that support body functions like tissue repairs
chemical or scientific name for vitamin B1
Thiamine
Important for healthy bones and teeth; helps muscles relax and contract
Calcium
What is nutritional status?
The state of a person's health in terms of the nutrients in his or her diet.
What is community Nutrition?
Nutrition programs aimed at improving the health of populations
what are the two types of fat?
saturated and unsaturated
vitamin D deficiency
Rickets and Osteomalacia
Table salt, soy sauce; large amounts in processed foods; small amounts in milk, breads, vegetables, and unprocessed meats.Are sources of
Sodium
These factors contribute to an improper or unhealthy lifestyle
Over eating
Excessive consumption of fats
Smoking
Drinking
Chewing tobacco
Sedentary life style
Lack of exercise
Too little vitamins, minerals and fibre
Factors contributing to change in dietary needs
Age, Gender, Level of activity/occupation, State of health, Special needs
Identify the element found in a
protein that is not present in a
carbohydrate.
nitrogen
Vitamins are divided into two groups. name them
fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins
What is the deficiency of Iron
Anaemia
Name 5 types of diets
Fad diet, Liquid diet, soft diet, Modified diets and low f a t diet, balanced diet.
State 4 persons from the vulnerable group
toddlers, babies, infants, elderly, pregnant and lactating women
The digestion of carbohydrates begins in
the:
mouth
state the vitamins that belongs to each group
fat-soluble - A,D,E,K
Water-soluble- B,C
deficiency of iodine
goitre