Health(Nutrition Q) Flashcards
(29 cards)
What kinds of food are high in fibre?
Vegetables, fruits and whole grains
What are the six groups of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water
Describe three things that proteins do
Help build and maintain body cells and tissues
Replaces damaged or worn out cells
Makes enzymes, hormones and antibodies
What kinds of fats are high in saturated fatty acid?
Animal fats, tropical oils
What types of vitamins can be stored in your body?
A, D, E, K
Whatis Canada’s food guide to healthy eating?
Principles for healthy eating
What food groupes should most of your daily servings come from?
Grain products, vegetables and fruit
What is the food group rainbow?
Illustrates the four main food groups
Name three health risks for adults who are overweight?
Strains muscles and skeletal systems
High blood pressure
Diabetes, cancer and asthma
List 5 healthy ways to manage weight?
Target your appropriate weight Set realistic goals Personalize your plan Put your goal and plan into writing Evaluate your progress
Who do they usually recommend dietary supplements to?
Calcium supplement to vegans
Iron tablets for iron deficiency anemia
Describe some risks of dietary supplements
Taking large amounts can cause toxicity
Why is a healthy diet important during pregnancy?
A developing fetus depend son it’s mother for all needs. Avoid tobacco, alcohol and other drugs
Identify two strategies for weight loss?
Eat a variety of low calorie nutrient dense foods and drink plenty of water
Identify two strategies for weight gain?
Increase calorie intake with complex carbs. Ex bread, pasta
Build muscle
Explain two ways in which physical activity can help with weight management?
It promotes a normal appetite response
Increase self esteem which helps you stay on your food plan
What are fas diets?
Weight loss plans that are popular for only a short time, 1.li it’s food variety
2.fails to provide the body with proper nutrients
What are two possible side effects of taking diet pills?
Drowsiness, and anxiety
What is an eating disorder?
Extreme harmful eating behaviour that can cause serious illness or even death
What age group is most at risk of suffering from full blown anorexia nervosa?
Teenager, young adults
List the medical consequences of anorexia?
Affects every organ system In the body
List the nutritional defects that occur wi anorexia?
Dehydration,thin brittle hair, dry skin
List three possible causes of eating disorders?
Family issues, depression, neglect, rape
What is the second major eating disorder?
Bulimia nervosa