Explain the cause of anorexia and what effects it has on the body.
Anorexia is the rejection of food for fear of gaining weight. The body is weakened due to a lack of necessary nutrients. It can cause organ damage.
What is something necessary for a healthy diet that is not a protein, lipid, vitamin, mineral, or carbohydrate?
Water
Name 3 nutritional values that group 4 (vegetables) and group 5 (fruits) have in common.
High water contet, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Small quantities of protein and fat.
Vitamins need to be replaced often if they are:
Water soluble. Not stored in the body.
Name 5 of the 7 food groups on the food wheel.
Let's check!
Which of these would be higher in calories? 50g of olive oil, 50g of bread, or 50g of meat?
Olive Oil! Fat = 9kcal / g | Protein = 4kcal / g | Carb = 3.75kcal / g
Obesity is caused by consuming excessive amounts of which kinds of nutrients?
Fats and sugars
What are the 3 nutritional needs? Give an example of a nutrient for each.
Structural (protein), Energy (carbohydrates & fats), Regulatory (vitamins & minerals)
What is the difference between inadequate diets and malnutrition? Give an example of each.
Malnutrition: not enough to eat. Inadequate diets: inappropriate consumption of foods.
Are B vitamins water soluble or fat soluble?
Water soluble (C is also water soluble)
In the food wheel, groups 1 (dairy) and 2 (meat, eggs, fish) are both rich in what nutrient? What is that nutrient's function?
They are rich in protein so their function is mainly structural.
Type 2 diabetes is caused by A) inability to produce insulin - or - B) body's resistance to insulin?
B) body's resistance to insulin
Name 2 foods rich in carbohydrates
Eg: bread, cereals, potatoes, pasta
How much water should you intake per day and what is the most common way water is lost?
You need to drink 2.5L/day. Urine uses 1.5L/day (next up is sweat at 0.5L/day)
Name 2 minerals we need large amounts of.
Magnesium, potassium, calcium, and sodium.
Scurvy is a disease caused by a long-term lack of...?
Vitamin C
Name 2 foods that are avoided in a soft diet.
Red meat, most vegetables, pulses (potatoes), and citrus fruits are avoided.
Name 4 things you can do to have a balanced diet.
Eat a variety of different foods. Have several meals a day. Eat fresh vegetables. Avoid convenience foods. Eat fibre rich foods. Include unsaturated fats.
What kind of diet is this? A) High-Calorie | B) High-Fibre | C) Low-Protein | D) Soft Diet
High-fibre diet / Low-calorie diet