Health And Human

Question 1

Macronutrients-

Answer 1

Macronutrients(macro)- needs nutrients in large amounts

Question 2

Carbohydrates function

Answer 2

Is to provide fuel for the body a lot of energy is required for metabolism and growth

Question 3

Carbohydrates there are two types what are they and their definitions?-

Answer 3

Simple- High in sugar, extra energy due to high intake of sugar, if not used, extra energy is converted to fat tissue (adipose tissue)

Complex- Can be converted to adipose tissue if too much is consumed and not burnt off

Question 4

Carbohydrate major food sources-

Answer 4

Veggies, rice, bread, pasta, cereals, fruits- Oranges, grapes and bananas

Question 5

Metabolism-

Answer 5

Metabolism converts to the fuels in the food we eat to energy.

Question 6

Fibre functions-

Answer 6

Is a type of carbohydrate that is required for optimal health and wellbeing of young people. Found in all foods of plant origin, fibre is not absorbed by the body, rather it travels through the digestive system acting as a cleaner.

Question 7

Fibre main food sources-

Answer 7

Bran, wholemeal bread, grains, fruit and veg- raspberries, apples, bananas, oranges, potatoes, broccoli and corn

Question 8

What does fibre help do?

Answer 8

Helps reduce cholesterol levels
Makes you fuller for longer

Question 9

what does satiety mean?-

Answer 9

Is equal to full

Question 10

Protein main function-

Answer 10

Is to build and maintain and repair body cells it also acts like a fuel for energy. The less glucose someone has from carbohydrates protein is the second option of a source of energy

Question 11

Protein food sources-

Answer 11

Eggs, Milk, Dairy, Meats(Beef, chicken), Poultry, Only some vegetables are rich in protein

Question 12

Fats main functions-

Answer 12

Is to provide furl for energy for the body, Fats are a richer source of energy than carbohydrates and protein.

Question 13

Fat food sources

Answer 13

Avocadoes, oils, fish

Question 14

What are the four fats?-

Answer 14

Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated, Saturated and trans

Question 15

what are the two good fats and why?

Answer 15

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated are good fats due to the fact that they carry out the nesacery functions of fats. It helps reduce levels of cholesterol, supports brain function, and prompts the health of the heart and blood vessels.

Question 16

What are two bad fats and why?

Answer 16

Saturated and trans due to the increase of cholesterol levels in the blood and can therefore contribute to cardiovascular disease in the long term

Question 17

Good fat food sources-

Answer 17

Olive oil, avo and fish

Question 18

bad fats food sources-

Answer 18

full cream milk, cream and cheese

Question 19

Water main function-

Answer 19

The body is made up of 50-75% of water, Many cells and tissues and blood allowing the effective function of the bodies systems, also helps you keep hydrated

Question 20

Water food sources-

Answer 20

watermelon, apple, orange, tomato, pineapple, celery, lettuce, cucumber and carrot

Question 21

Calcium main function?-
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Answer 21

Builds bones and other hard tissues, not enough calcium can reduce levels of confidence and low self esteem linked to mental health and wellbeing

Question 22

Calcium food sources-

Answer 22

Dairy, green leafy veggies, fortified orange juice

Question 23

What is sodium?-

Answer 23

Is a mineral for the body
Regulates fluids
High levels of sodium draws excess fluid out of cells, which increases blood volume and hypertension

Question 24

Main food sources of sodium are?-

Answer 24

Table salt, olives, fish, processed foods

Question 25

Iron main function

Answer 25

Essential for blood Not enough iron increases anaemia with is tiredness and weakness

Question 26

Main food sources of iron

Answer 26

Lean red meat, Turkey, chicken, fish, eggs,brown rice

Question 27

Vitamin d main function

Answer 27

Obsords calcium from intestines into blood stream, when low vitamin d dosnt absorb calcium bones become weaker

Question 28

Food sources of vitamin d

Answer 28

Fish, egg yolks, juice(fortified with vitamin d), cheese

Question 29

Vitamin C main funstion

Answer 29

Forms blood vessels, cartilage and collagen in the body Strengthens wounds and is important for the body's healing process Helps fight infection A strong antidoxiandednt which reduces cancer and health issues

Question 30

Main food sources of vitamin c

Answer 30

Oranges, lemons, mangoes, green leafy veg, capsicum, brocoli

Question 31

Folate main function

Answer 31

Important role in DNA synthesis which requires for cells to duplicate through periods of growth Develops red blood cells Essential nutrient

Question 32

Food sources of folate

Answer 32

Veggies, legumes, citrus fruit

Question 33

What is the AGHE?

Answer 33

AGHE is a circle divided into 5 wedges Each representing one of the 5 food groups The wedges are sized based on the 5 food that should be eaten on a daily basis It provides basic nutrition advice

Question 34

What is the health star rating system?

Answer 34

It's a healthy star rating system rates the overall nutritional profile of packaged food and assigns it a rating from 1/2 to 5 stars

Question 35

What elsew does the health star rating system provide and how do we see what's best for us?

Answer 35

5 star is the more healthier star It compares the quantity of energy- kilojoules Risk nutrients(saturated fats, sugars and soium) Protective nutrients(dietary fibre, protein, calcium, vitamins and minerals)

Question 36

How do you calculate what's a good health star rating?

Answer 36

You compare the same food to the same food so like weetbix compare to cornflakes and not comparing biscuits to a bread roll

Question 37

The healthy eating pyramid what is it?

Answer 37

Nutrition Australia represents foods from the 5 basic food groups Indicates the proportions Encouraged dietary based food(healthy fats, limited salt and added sugar) Sufficient water

Question 38

How is the pyramid set out with the 5 food groups bottom to top

Answer 38

Plant origin Dairy, poultry Monoundaturated and polyunsaturated fats

Question 39

What are the 4 sources of nutrition information?

Answer 39

Nutritionists and dietitians Traditional media and TV and print Medical practitioners Social media, nutrition apps

Question 40

What's a nutritionists focus roles and limitations?

Answer 40

Focus- promote health and well-being through food education Roles-community health research promotion programs Limitations- not qualified to provide medical treatment

Question 41

Dietitians foucs, role and limitations-

Answer 41

Focus- provides dietary treatment Role- work in public health

Question 42

Television and nutrition information (TV programmers and presenters)

Answer 42

TV programmers- feature food and nutrition advice but may lack content presenters- typically not nutrition experts and can give biased information

Question 43

Print media and nutrition articles-

Answer 43

Magazines use nutrition professionals but others do not

Question 44

Key factors of print media and nutrition articles are?-

Answer 44

Study population sizes Catchy headlines