nutrition Flashcards
(29 cards)
macro nutrience
required in large quantities + provides the body with the energy needed to complete daily tasks
3 macro nutrients are…
-carbonhydrates
-proteins
-fats
micro nutrience
required in small quantities +provide the body with vitamins needed for normal growth and development
2 micro nutrients are…
-vitamins A,B,C,D,E,K
-minerals (iron, calcium)
protein=
repair/growth
carbonhydrate=
energy
macro nutirents measured in…
kj or cal
protein energy
17kjs or 4 cal
carb energy
17 kj or 4 cal
fat energy
37kj or 9 cal
guideline 1
to achieve and maintain a healthy weight
guideline 2
eat nutritious foods from the 5 food groups
guideline 3
limit intake of food containing saturated fats, added salts, added sugars and alcohol
guideline 4
encourage and support and promote breastfeeding
guideline 5
care for your food, prepare and store it safely
dietary guidelines what, who, how, why
-food selection model
-australian gov
-based on research
-reduce the risk of diet related illness
Australian guide to healthy eating what, who, why
-visual representation of dietary guideline 2
-australian gov
-user friendly for amateur cooks, children and people with low literacy levels
constraint
limitations such as time, ingredients and equipment
consideration
limitations such as allergies, personal preference and occassion
conduction
heat moves from one solid to another with direct contact e.g. a frying pan
convention
heat moves through liquids and gasses to reach the object e.g. boiling water
radiation
electromagnetic waves cause the food to vibrate and heat up e.g microwave
describing food
aroma, appearance, taste and texture
qualitive