WEEK 6 - NUTRITION

Question 1

WHAT IS NUTRITION

Answer 1

“Nutrition is the intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs.”

Question 2

WHAT DOES GOOD NUTRITION MEAN

Answer 2

• An adequate, well balanced diet combined with regular physical activity – is a cornerstone of good health.

Question 3

WHAT DOES POOR NUTRITION MEAN

Answer 3

• Reduced immunity
• Increased susceptibility to disease
• Impaired physical and mental development, and reduced productivity”.

Question 4

FACTORS INFLUENCING NUTRITION - 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

FACTORS INFLUENCING NUTRITION - GUIDELINE 2

Answer 5

Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five food groups every day

Question 6

FACTORS INFLUENCING NUTRITION - GUIDELINE 3

Answer 6

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

Question 7

FACTORS INFLUENCING NUTRITION - GUIDELINE 4

Answer 7

Encourage, support and promote breastfeeding.

Question 8

FACTORS INFLUENCING NUTRITION - GUIDELINE 5

Answer 8

Care for your food; prepare and store it safely.

Question 9

WHAT IS BMI

Answer 9

· An indicator of changes in body fat stores & whether a person’s weight is appropriate for their height.

Question 10

HOW DO WE CALCULATE BMI

Answer 10

BMI = Weight (in kg) / Height 2 (in m2)