Week 1

Question 1

What is good nutrient?

Answer 1

An adequate, well-balanced diet combined with regular physical activity

Question 2

What is poor nutrient?

Answer 2

Lead to reduced immunity, increased risk to disease, impaired physical and mental development, and reduced productivity

Question 3

Australian Dietary Guidelines

Answer 3

Developed in 1979 to encourage good health and reduced diet related disease

Question 4

Guideline 1

Answer 4

To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your energy needs

Question 5

Guideline 2

Answer 5

Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods in these five food groups everyday: vegetables, fruit, gain (wholegrain), lean meats, dairy

Question 6

Guideline 3

Answer 6

Limit intake of foods containing saturated fats, added salt, sugars and alcohol

Question 7

Guideline 4

Answer 7

Encourage, support and promote breastfeeding

Question 8

Guideline 5

Answer 8

Care for your food; prepare and store it safely

Question 9

What are the current nutrition issues?

Answer 9

Obesity, portion control, food allergies/intolerances, lack of adequate vitamins/minerals

Question 10

What is nutrition?

Answer 10

The intake of food considered in relation to body’s dietary needs

Question 11

What is biochemistry?

Answer 11

The study of chemical processes within (or relating to) living organisms

Question 12

What are the primary focuses of biochemistry?

Answer 12

Organic molecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins

Chemical pathways: energy release from carbohydrates, lipids, proteins