Function of nutrients
What are the three major macronutrients that give you energy?
Carbohydrates, fats, and protein
What does AGHE stand for?
Australian Guide To Healthy Eating
what are the short term affects of insufficient water
dehydration
What acronym is used to determine if a online website is reliable or not?
R.E.A.L.
3 factors affecting our food choices
political, social, cultural
What types of carbohydrates are there?
Simple and complex
What are the three food selection models?
Australian guide to healthy eating, Health star rating system, and Healthy eating pyramid
what are short tem consequence of an nutritional imbalance
hypertension, fatigue & constipation
what are the four main sources for nutritional informatiioon?
TV and media, medical practioners, nutritionist and dietitions, internet and nutritional apps
topics that fall under social factors
family, SES, social media
The long-term overconsumption of sodium leads to...
High blood pressure, stroke, atherosclerosis, heart disease, kidney issues
What type of food groups are placed at the foundation layer of the healthy eating pyramid? (Give two examples)
Fruit, vegetables and legumes, Grains
Describe a strategy to prevent dental carries
Avoid eating foods that are high in simple sugars
What is the difference between and nutritionalist and a dietitian?
A dietitian is qualified to provide medical advice, whereas a nutritionalist is not qualified and has only been to university in the interest of food science
how does income act as a enabler
people with a higher level of income can afford more healthier and nutritous food
Types of unsaturated fats
Polyunsaturated and monounsatured
According to the AGHE, grains should be ___ per cent of daily food intake
30-35
what is atherosclerosis
a chronic inflammatory disease where plaque builds up on the inner walls of arteries, causing them to harden and narrow, reducing blood flow
What is misleading about the term “all-natural” in food marketing?
“All-natural” sounds healthy, but it’s not a regulated term in many places. A food labeled “all-natural” can still contain a lot of sugar, salt, or unhealthy fats. It doesn’t always mean the food is good for you.
how does food policies act as a barrier
Food selection models such as the health star rating aren't mandatory on all packaged foods
What nutrient is required for the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, K?
Unsaturated fat
Who developed the Healthy Eating Pyramid?
Nutrition Australia
rank the following foods in terms of GI. Lowest to highest: Brown rice, milk, Bok Choy, Carrots, Ice cream
Michael wants to find a reliable source for nutritional information as he is trying to find good food sources that are high in protein. He comes across a body builder who is selling nutriional plans via a link on his social media which links with a webpage. Evaluate the effectiveness of this strategy using the R.E.A.L acronym to help him
R- read the URL, E- Examine if the publisher and organisation seem genuine, A- Ask about the author's name, can it be found?, L- Look at the links--what type of pages are they linking to?
definition of political factors
the decision and actions taken by the government on issues relating to health care, health policies, health fundings