Chapter 3, 4, 5 Flashcards
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micronutrients
nutrients required in small amounts
- vitamins
- minerals
carbohydrates
provides a source or energy
pasta, rice, fruits
fibre
helps digestion
grains and seeds
fats
provide energy, insulates the body and protects it
- monounsaturated
- polyunsaturated: omega 3, omega 6
- saturated
- trans: pastries
water
hydrates body and has no nutritional value
calcium
required for hard tissue formation
milk, cream, cheese
iron
required for formation of haemoglobin
red meat, eggs
vitamin A
required for normal vision
healthy skin and hair
cell growth and development
vitamin C
required for building collagen
absorption of iron
vitamin D
required for absorption of calcium
B vitamins
required for metabolizing fuels for energy
Vitamin b12
dna synthesis
cell differentiation
process in which body cells take on their specialized function
production of soft tissue
- protein
- folate
- vit.C
- lipids
- vit.A
- Water
production of hard tissue
- protein
- vit.C
- vit. A
- Calcium
- Vit.D
Production of energy
- Carbohydrates
- B vitamins
- Iron
- Water
Production of Blood
- protein
- vit. C
- Lipids
- Vit.A
- Iron
- B6, Folate, B12
- Water
Short term consequences of nutritional imbalances
weight gain
decrease fitness
increase lethargy
mental health- low self esteem
Long term consequences of nutritional imbalances
obesity type 2 diabetes poor bodily functions high blood pressure high risk of diet related cancers
how can the food models promote health?
promotes physical activity
encourages food variety
determinants of health
biological
behavioral
physical environment
social environment
determinants of health
“ biological “
impacts on health such as genetics, hormones, body weight
determinants of health
“ behavioural “
actions or patterns of living of an individual or group that affect health
- smoking
- sexual activity
- sun protection
- maintaining friendships
- participation in physical activity
determinants of health
“ physical environment “
the physical surroundings in which we live, work and play
- water and air
- workplaces and housing
- schools
- recreational setting