The Importance of Healthy Eating Flashcards
What are the health risks of poor nutrition?
- Obesity
- Type 2 diabetes
- Coronary heart disease
- Hypertension
- High cholesterol
- Stroke
- Some cancers
- Depression & stress
- Dementia
- Asthma
- Some types of arthritis
- Menstrual irregularities
- Osteoporosis
- Infertility
- Eczema
What is healthy eating?
Foods eaten as part of a healthy diet with a balanced intake of the main nutrients.
State three key guidelines from the national food model ‘the Eatwell plate’
- Base all three meals around starchy foods
- Eat lots of fruit & veg
- Eat more fish
- Cut down on saturated fat & sugar
- Eat less salt
- Get active & maintain a healthy weight
- Drink plenty of water
- Don’t skip breakfast
Why is adequate hydration important?
It is essential for life, health & performance. There must be sufficient quantities present in the body in order to maintain the many chemical reactions that support life & functioning.
What are the professional boundaries of a fitness instructor in relation to giving nutritional advice?
Fitness instructors should only provide general healthy eating guidance to healthy individuals. Any guidance offered should reflect the current UK guidelines. Ensure that only evidence based guidelines are referred to and focus on using a coaching approach to help clients adopt and maintain the healthy eating approaches they suggest for themselves.
What is the dietary role of carbohydrates?
To provide the body with fuel or energy.
What is the dietary role of fats?
Forms an important component of cell membranes or walls
- Helps the body to absorb and use the fat soluble vitamins ADEK
- Provides insulation under the skin
- Provides protection for the internal organs
- Provides energy and a means of energy storage
- Makes up the greater percentage of the brain & spinal chord
What is the dietary role of proteins?
Helps to transport substances in the blood to allowing growth & repair of human tissue. Aids recovery from heavy & intensive physical training.
What is the dietary role of minerals and vitamins?
Minerals and vitamins are vital for normal growth, repair and daily functioning of the body.
What is the dietary role of fibre?
Fibre helps to provide bulk, which in turn enables the smooth passage of food & waste products along the digestive tract. Insoluble fibre helps to prevent constipation & bowl disease. Soluble fibre can also help to reduce cholesterol.
What is the energy balance equation?
Is an essential component in weight management.
What would need to happen to the energy balance equation to maintain weight?
The energy input and energy output are balanced & weight will be managed.
