Energy, Tips, In/soluble Fibres And Water Flashcards

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8 tips

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Base meals on starchy foods

Eat lots of fruit and vegetables

Eat more fish (portion of oily fish each week)

Cut down on saturated fat and sugar

Eat less sugar (6g a day)

Exercise

Don’t get thirsty

Don’t skip breakfast

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2 reasons and examples of Fortification

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To prevent deficiency disorders-Anaemia and osteoporosis

To replace nutrients lost during processing- B group vitamins are added to brown and white flour

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Two types of food additives and there function and where found

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Preservatives - extend shelf life - Bread, biscuits

Flavouring and flavouring enhancers. - replaces flavour lost during processing -soup, sauces

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How much energy do we need

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Depends on the person and Basal Metabolic Rate and Physical Activity Level

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Total energy expenditure

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BMR x PAL

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DRV

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Dietary Reference Values

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Energy for babies, young children and teens

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Needs more energy for there size to grow and be active

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Energy for pregnant women

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EAR is Increased by 2000kcal a day in the last 3 months of trimester

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EAR

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Estimated Average Requirements

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Basal Metabolic Rate

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Rate which a person uses energy to maintain body functions when at rest

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BMR examples

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Breathing
Keeping warm
Keeping the heart beating

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Energy for after age 18

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Decrease and remain the same till 50

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Physical activities

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Sport
Activities at work
Walking
Cycling

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Young peoples recommended physical activities

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At least 60 minutes of intense activity everyday

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Adults recommended physical activities

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At least 150 minutes of aerobic activity every week or 75 minutes

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BMI

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Body Mass Index

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Body Mass Index

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Identify if an adult is a correct weight for height

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How to calculate BMI

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BMI = weight/height

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BMI range for underweight

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Less than 18.5

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BMI range for healthy range

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18.5 to 25

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BMI range for overweight

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25 to 30

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BMI range for obese class 1

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30 to 35

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BMI range for obese class 2

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BMI range for severely obese class 3

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Energy balance
Maintain body weight and balance energy intake with energy expenditure
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Positive energy balance
Energy intake is higher than energy output and in time lead to weight gain
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Negative energy balance
Energy intake is lower than energy output and in time lead to weight loss
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Positive energy balance what it is
Consuming more energy than required Energy is stored as fat Person puts on weight overtime Risk of cancer, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease Large amount of weight and fat around the waist risk of health problems
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Negative energy balance what it is
Person loses weight Overtime result in weight loss Osteoporosis and heart failure Energy is derived from energy stores
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Symptoms of dehydration
Thirst Dry mouth lips and eyes Dizziness. Confusion Headache Changes in blood pressure Tiredness Dark coloured urine
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Blood
Water transports nutrients and oxygen through the body
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Blood pressure
Water helps to maintain blood pressure
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Bowel health
Water helps to prevent constipation
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Chemical reactions
Water assists reactions in the body (E.g. absorption of nutrients and digestion)
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Excretion
Water helps the kidneys filter waste
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Joints
Water provides fluid to keep joints mobile
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Saliva
Water helps swallowing
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Spinal fluid
Water Cushions the nervous system
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Temperature control
Water helps to regulate the body temperature
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Tears
Water helps to form tears to lubricate the eyes
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Sources of water
Fruit Yoghurt Vegetables Lower fat milk Sugar free drinks Tea Coffee
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Where is fibre found
Only found in food that comes from plants
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The two types of fibre
Soluble and insoluble
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Where is fibre found
Food that comes from plants
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Types of fibre
Soluble and insoluble
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Soluble fibre is from
Water
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Fibre is
A non digestive form of carbohydrates and can’t provide energy
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Soluble fibre what it does
Makes you fuller Reduces absorption of cholesterol Reduced glucose being absorbed in the blood stream
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Insoluble fibre helps with
Adds bulk Helps with heart disease and diabetes
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Soluble sources
Pulses Vegetables Oats Grains Fruit
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Soluble fibre
Dissolves in water forms into gel in the intestines which slows down absorption of carbohydrates and glucose
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Insoluble fibre doesn’t …
Dissolve in water
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Insoluble fibre definition
Passes through the gut without breaking down and helps food move in your digestive system easier
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Insoluble fibre helps to
Keep your bowel healthy Helps to prevent digestive problems like constipation, diverticular disease and reduce the risk of bowel cancer
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Insoluble fibre sources
Whole grain cereal Brown rice Fruit and vegetables Nuts and seeds