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Social Nutrition Flashcards

1
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What is the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy?

A

Food intolerance = sensitivity to food
Food allergy = severe reaction to food (immunological response)

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2
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What is an anaphylactic reaction?

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An extreme reaction, needing immediate medical treatment

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3
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What is coeliac disease?

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An allergy to the protein gluten in cereals/barley/rye
Gluten damages the lining of the intestine (flattens the villi) and prevents nutrients from being absorbed. Symptoms include :
🟢weight loss, anaemia, bloating ,diarrhoea

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4
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What does it mean to be lactose intolerant?

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Not able to digest lactose

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5
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What are dietary reference values?

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Estimates of the amounts of nutrients needed for good health, (a general term used to cover all figures)

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6
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What are Estimated average requirements?

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The amount which any stated group of people will on average need
*used for individuals

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7
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What are reference nutrient intakes?

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The amount of a nutrient which is enough for at least 97% of the population

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8
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What are The lower reference nutrient intakes?

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An amount which covers needs for 3% of population, not enough for most people

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9
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What is the DRV of total fat needed from total energy?

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33%

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10
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What is the DRV of saturated fat needed from total energy?

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10%

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11
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What is the DRV of carbohydrates are needed from total energy?

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47%

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12
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What is the DRV for folate?

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200gm

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13
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What is the DVR for calcium?

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Women = 800mg
Men =700mg

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14
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What is the DVR for iron?

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WoMen 14.8mg
Men 8.7mg

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15
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What is the DRV of sugars needed from total energy?

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10%

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16
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What is the DRV of NSP needed from total energy?

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12-24g

17
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What is the DRV of protein needed from total energy?

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Female 45g
Make 55g

18
Q

What is social nutrition?

A

The nutritional requirements of different groups

19
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What is the difference between nutritional and dietary factors?

A

Nutritional address which nutrients they need
Dietary are any other things

20
Q

What are some nutritional factors for infants?

A

🟣increased protein
🟣iron
🟣calcium
🟣vitamin D to secure the calcium phosphate crystals
🟣limiting sugary foods

21
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What are some dietary factor of children

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🟣regular meals, creates a routine in appetite
🟣sitting down as a family
🟣small proportions
🟣brightly coloured plates to make more attractive
🟣never using food as a reward or weapon

22
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What are the 8 tips for healthy eating?(general)

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🟣base meals of starchy foods, high in NSP, vitamins(B), IRON , CALCIUM and not that high in calories
🟣more fruit &veg, fibre and vitamins, water
🟣oily fish (salmon, mackerel), protein, omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D(prevents osteoporosis
🟣less sugar, diabetes, tooth decay, spikes insulin
🟣less fat(although needed for KEAD viatmin) , can lead to obesity, CHD
🟣exercise
🟣not skipping breakfast, more likely to eat food high in fat and sugar later on(snacking)

23
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what are some tips for pre- conceptual women?
*pre conceptual is 3 months before

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Incease:
🟣increase folic acid(B6) to 400 μg, decreasing chances of spina biffida. Found in leafy green vegetables
🟣increase calories, energy needed to carry baby. But don’t overeat as this will lead to weight gain
🟣zinc, supports growth of organs , breasts, uterus and placenta
🟣fibre, fruit &veg
🟣calcium and vit D for bone and tooth development

Decrease:
🟣spicy foods, hard for digestion
🟣fat/sugar, contribute to weight gain
🟣avoid alcohol
🟣unpasteurised cheese, listeria
🟣liver, high Vitamin A
🟣decrese tea , coffe, tannine and caffine hindering the absorption of iron/ zinc

only gain of 10-12kg

24
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Describe what happens in cases like a nut allergy :

A

Anaphylactic reaction. Body reacts too strongly and immediately, the blood vessels start to leak, causing breathing difficulties and maybe even death.
*treated with adrenaline

25
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What are the food options for coeliac people?

A

Naturally gluten free:
Chickpea flour,rice,eggs,quinoa, buckwheat, potato flour, cashew flour,(xanthan gum)

Free from:
❌Expensive and may be some remains

26
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Describe lactose intolerance

A

Person cannot digest lactose

27
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What are some examples of foods that can cause an allergic reaction?

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Milk, eggs,peanuts,tree nuts, fish,celery, shellfish

28
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general RNI

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  • <33% energy from fat
  • 47% energy from starchs/ carbohyfrates
  • 10% for saturated fats and sugars
  • 30g NSP per day
  • 45g protein for women, 55g for men
29
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what is energy needed for?

A
  • heart beating
  • keeping us warm
  • all organs working well
  • movement
  • chemical reactions(digesting food)
  • store of energy (fat stores)
30
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what are the functions of protein

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  • groth
  • repair body tissue (after illness)
  • enzumes for metabolism are made form proteins
  • hormones aree compaosed of proteins
  • secondary source of energy
31
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what are the functions of protein

A
  • groth
  • repair body tissue (after illness)
  • enzumes for metabolism are made form proteins
  • hormones aree compaosed of proteins
  • secondary source of energy
32
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what are the deficenies of proteiin?

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  • growth slows down or stops
  • digestive upsts as enzymes are not produced
  • liver fails to fucntion normally
  • muscles become weak, limbs are thin

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