Australian Dietary Guidelines
What are the five food groups?
Vegetables
Fruit
Grains
Lean meat/ Poultry/ Fish/ Eggs/ Nuts and seeds
Dairy: Milk/Yoghurt/Cheese
What are three examples of Macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats
A drug that stimulates your brain and nervous system found in energy drinks.
Caffeine
It is recommended that children and young people do at least ____ minutes each day of moderate physical activity.
60 minutes
How many serves of Vegetables does the dietary guidelines recommend per day?
5
__________ are the body's preferred fuel source.
Carbohydrates
_____ is sugar that food manufacturers add to products to increase flavour or extend shelf life.
Added Sugar
List 4 benefits of physical activity.
Improves cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improves sleep, increased self-esteem, balance & coordination and reduce the risk of developing health conditions.
How many serves of fruit does the dietary guidelines recommend per day?
2
________ provides the body with amino acids, which are the building blocks for muscle and other important structures such as the brain, nervous system, blood, skin, and hair.
Proteins
List 3 effects of too much caffeine.
Increased heart rate · High blood pressure · Heart palpitations · Insomnia · Dehydration · Restlessness Anxiety
Some studies suggest exercise can be just effective as medications in treating _____
Depression
As a general guide how many cups of water do adolescents need a day?
6-8 cups
________ often referred to as vitamins and minerals, are vital to healthy development, disease prevention, and wellbeing.
Micronutrients
To identify added sugars, look at the ingredients list. One clue that an ingredient is an added sugar is if the word ends in “____”
"OSE"
Examples: fructose, sucrose, maltose, dextrose
Exercise helps this system which includes your heart, blood vessels and blood.
cardiovascular system
What are the 5 main Australian Dietary Guidelines?
________ are made up of long strings of sugar units that take longer for the body to break down and use.
______ are made up of either one or two sugar units and can be broken down fairly quickly in the body.
Complex Carbohydrates
Simple Carbohydrates
Having too much sugar in the blood can lead to _____ resistance which leads to diabetes.
Insulin Resistance
When you exercise, your body releases chemicals such as ______ and ______ in your brain that make you feel happy.
Dopamine and endorphins