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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Good source of animal protein | Meat - Fish - eggs |
| Good source of plant protein | Tofu - Soy - Legumes/beans & nuts |
| Good source of Iron | red meat - Eggs - Green leafy Vegetable |
| Good source of Vitamin C | Strawberries & Citrus & Broccoli |
| Good source of Calcium | Dairy products and Spinach and Broccoli |
| Good source of Folate | Green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale Oranges and lemons |
| Example of a Trans fat | Processed food like cakes and pastries |
| The bad cholesterol that builds up in arteries | Low Density Lipids |
| Long term impacts of high sugar diet | Dental cavities - obesity - Type 2 diabetes |
| Long term impact of low iron intake intake | Anaemia |
| Long term impact of high sodium (salt) | can lead to calcium being drawn from the bones and excreted in the urine - OSTEOPOROSIS |
| Long term impact of high trans fats and saturated fats | High blood cholesterol levels - narrow the arteries - increased morbidity from cardiovascular disease. |
| Long term impact of low fibre | lack of fibre means waste is more likely to sit in the digestive system where it can contribute to the development of polyps & bowel cancer |
| Short term impact of low fibre | Constipation |
| Short term impact of low water | Dehydration - Dizziness - Headaches |
| Short term impact of excess salt | Excess sodium intake can draw fluid out of the cells of the body into the bloodstream this raises blood pressure. |
| Processed foods are often high in | Trans fats - sodium - simple sugars |
| An example of a processed food | Bakery goods and fast foods |
| Processed foods are low in | Fibre |
| Socio cultural factors that impact food selection and healthy eating habits | family - education - peers - income - gender (FEPIG) |
| Commercial factors that influence eating habits include | Packaging and labelling of food products & tactics like prizes and competitions & celebrities promoting products. |
| A strength of the Aust Guide to Healthy Eating | Clearly marks out proportions that main food groups should contribute to daily intake. |
| A weakness of the Australian Guide to Healthy eating | Does not indicate how many serves are required OR make it easy for us to assess mixed foods like a bowl of spaghetti bolognese |
| A strength of the healthy eating pyramid | Shows a range of foods that can be eaten in the different food groups. |
| A weakness of the healthy eating pyramid is | Does not show serving size or all foods in each level |
| Why the Aust Guide to healthy eating is better than the 5 star rating | Provides a visual guide of what foods you should eat across the day and in what proportions |
| Why the 5 star rating is better than the Aust Guide to healthy eating | Provides detail on the nutrients you are consuming |
| A limitation of the 5 star rating model | You have to be comparing similar food items and some items like fruits do not come with a rating |
| Good sources of Nutritional information | GP - dietician or Nutritionist |
| To gauge the reliability and validity of internet nutrition sources you must consider | R.E.A.L |
| REAL stands for: | Read the URL Examine contents Author credentials Links and references within the internet source |
| Vitamin D is essential for | helping the body to absorb calcium from the intestine into the bloodstream. |
| Good fats are essential for | Increasing High Density Lipid (HDL) cholesterol and this also helps to reduce atherosclerosis in arteries and reduces the risk of a heart attack and stroke. |
| An example of a good fat - monounsaturated fat is found in | Avocado oil or olive oil |
| What foods are found in the bottom layer of the Healthy eating pyramid | Fruits - Vegetables - Legumes |
| What foods make up the biggest portion of the Aust Guide to healthy eating | Grains and cereals AND/OR vegetables and legumes |
| Fruit and vegetables are both a good source of | Fibre |
| We are encouraged to eat more serves of vegetable that fruits because | Vegetables are lower in carbohydrate |
| Underconsumption of Vitamin C can lead to | Cancer because Vit C is an anti-oxidant that destroys cancer causing cells |
| Gender could be a barrier for healthy eating because | males are less likely to have cooking skills to prepare balanced meals and are more likely to consume processed foods. |
| Folate is essential for | new cell formation in the body & development of red blood cells |
| Income could be an enabler for healthy eating because | Good income means we are more likely to be able to buy healthy food options and a range of nutritious foods. |
| people on a low income are less likely to purchase | Fresh fruit and vegetables and lean meats |