A Balanced diet
The definition of a balanced diet
A long-term change in diet that improves or maintains overall health
The definition of Dieting
A short-term diet with the intent to loose, maintain or gain weight
Name the five food groups
Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Dairy, Lean meats and poultry
3 categories of factors
Social, Economic, and Environmental
List a barrier impacting healthy eating
Lack of time
Lack of support from family and friends
Not enough knowledge about healthy eating
Accessibility
The six nutrients
Water, carbs, vitamins, minerals, fats and or protein?
What is dieting's most popular use?
To lose weight
The amount of water should teenagers aged 12-13 be drinking per day?
2-2.5 Litres of water per day maximum
List the two main Environmental factors impacting food choices
No access or difficult to access supermarkets and or shops
Weather conditions
Not having enough access to stores can result in.....
How much of our plate should be filled with vegetables/fruits, protein, and carbs?
Half with vegetables/fruits, a quarter with protein and a quarter with carbs
dieting can allow you to eat a range of foods (true or false)
False
What should you only consume small amounts of?
Oil and butter
What was the icon for the 'Economic' section of the factors?
An apple on top of a closed book
What are barriers in healthy eating?
They are factors stopping or restricting an individual from eating healthy
What vegetables are carbs?
Potatoes, Peas, Squash and Corn
What does dieting protect you against?
Chronic non communicable diseases, diabetes, and cancer
Why should you eat one to three hours before going to sleep?
To give your body time to digest and use the energy from the food you ate
Considering social factors, what might be a reason for people to give up on healthy eating?
Lack of education
Lack of income
Culture / values and beliefs
Family and friends
Social media / influencers
The lack of support from friends and family can result in.....
the individual giving up and returning to a 'normal' (unhealthy) diet
What does a balanced diet supply your body with?
Fluids, micronutrients (protein) and macronutrients (vitamins)
While dieting, should you increase or decrease water intake?
Increase water intake
How many servings of each food group should you have in a day?
-2 serves of fruit,
-5-5 ½ serves of vegetables,
-3 ½ serves of dairy
-5-6 serves of grains
-2 ½ serves of lean meats, nuts and legumes
Two categories shared the same dot point. What is that dot point?
- lack of income
What is the point shared between barriers and factors affecting food choices
- not enough knowledge / lack of education