Healthy Eating

Question 1

Macronutrients

Answer 1

Macro means big. Macronutrients can include carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. They give our bodies energy for growth and activity

Question 2

Carbohydrates

Answer 2

-the body’s main source of energy
-an important form of this nutrient is dietary fibre
-insoluble fibre helps with bowel movement and can lower the risk of colon cancer
-solute fibre may reduce blood cholesterol levels
-starches and sugars present in food
-simple -sugars
-complex - starches

Question 3

Fats

Answer 3

-They’re a source of energy
- moderate amounts are needed to help with important body functions such as transporting nutrients
-Important fatty acids promote healthy skin and cell growth, and carry vitamins A,D,E and K to where they are needed
-body fat is built in part form nutrient fats. It acts as a cushion to protect your vital organs
Fats add flavour to food and make you feel full longer
-eating too much can result in weight gain
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Question 4

Proteins

Answer 4

-are a source of energy
-they help the body grow
-They play a major role in fighting disease
-they’re used to make enzymes, hormones and antibodies
-they’re made of long chains of amino acids

Question 5

Micronutrients

Answer 5

Micro means small.
-the vitamins and minerals in your food
-They help regulate body functions such as vision, healing, and muscle movements

Question 6

Vitamins

Answer 6

-they help carbohydrates, fats and proteins do their jobs
-they keep body tissue healthy
-they protect body cells and the immune system from harmful chemicals
-they protect against fatal illnesses
They help regulate vital body processes
-they help prevent birth defects

Question 7

Minerals

Answer 7

-help the body function
-they build strong bones and teeth
-they prevent osteoporosis
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Question 8

Common vitamins

Answer 8

Vitamin C protects against infections
A - helps your eyes
D- bone and tooth development
Folic Acid - helps your cells grow

Question 9

Common minerals

Answer 9

Calcium - building bones and teeth
Iron - Important for red blood cells
Phosphorus - gives strength to bones and maintains pH balance in blood
Magnesium - aids in bone growth and muscle contraction

Question 10

Water

Answer 10

-Essential to life
-maintains body temperature
-Transports nutrients and removes waste
- It makes up 50-60% of the body

Question 11

Food allergy

Answer 11

A condition in which the body reacts negatively to substances in foods
Some common allergies are nuts, wheat, eggs, fish, soy, and shellfish
Some common reactions are rash, hives, itching, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain

Question 12

Food intolerance

Answer 12

A negative reaction to to food caused by a metabolic problem
-usually caused by not being able to digest foods
-some intolerance are hereditary

Question 13

Difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance

Answer 13

A food allergy is a negative reaction of the immune system while a food intolerance is a negative reaction to food caused by a metabolic problem

Question 14

Steps to minimize risk of food poisoning

Answer 14

1. Clean hands, surfaces, and utensils wash fruits and vegetables not meats
2. Separate raw, cooked, and ready to eat foods apart
3. Cook all meat and fish properly. Avoid raw eggs
4. Proper food storage in fridge or freezer. Store prepared foods within 2 hrs

Question 15

Calories

Answer 15

Units used to measure food
Energy your body uses for activities in food

Question 16

Calories balance

Answer 16

Calories consumed = calories burned (healthy)
Calories consumed < calories burned (deficit)
Calories consumed > calories burned (weight gain)

Question 17

weight gain vs obesity

Answer 17

Overweight - a condition in which a person is heavier than the standard weight for their height
Obesity - have an excess amount of body fat

Question 18

Underweight

Answer 18

A condition in which a person is less than the standard weight range
-decreased ability to fight
-fatigue

Question 19

Healthy weight gain strategies

Answer 19

Increase calorie intake
Eat often
Take second helpings
Eat nutritious snacks
Build muscle

Question 20

Eating disorders

Answer 20

Harmful eating behaviour that can cause severe illness or death
-exact causes are unknown
-mental disorder

Question 21

Anorexia

Answer 21

Disorder in which the fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss form self imposed starvation
-some with Anorexia has the desire to be thinner

Question 22

Bulimia

Answer 22

Disorder in which some form of purging or clearing the disgestive tract after overeating
Methods of purging include:
-vomiting
-using of laxatives or diuretics
-excessive exercise

Question 23

Binge eating disorder

Answer 23

Where someone can eat without stopping
-they do not purge themselves
-often overweight or obese