3.2.5 Diet, Nutrition, and Health

• What do dietary recommendations aim to achieve?

  Optimal nutrition for health
• For diabetes, dietary recommendations focus on controlling carbohydrates
• Adequate calcium and vitamin D are recommended for osteoporosis
• What is the definition of a diet in the context of food preparation and nutrition?

  Food and drink consumption
• Nutrition is the process of obtaining and utilizing nutrients from food for health, growth, and energy.
• Nutrition is the process of obtaining nutrients from food for health and development
• What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

  Provide energy
• Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues
• Match the nutrient with its key function:

  Fats ↔️ Store energy and protect organs

  Vitamins ↔️ Support immunity and regulate processes

  Minerals ↔️ Form bones and assist enzymes

  Water ↔️ Hydration and nutrient transport
• What is the main role of carbohydrates in the diet?

  Provide energy
• Proteins help to build and repair tissues
• A balanced diet includes carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water in the right proportions.
• What is the role of carbohydrates in a balanced diet?

  Provide energy
• Proteins in a balanced diet support growth and repair of tissues.
• Order the health benefits of a balanced diet from least to most significant:

  1️⃣ Boosts energy levels

  2️⃣ Strengthens the immune system

  3️⃣ Improves physical and mental health

  4️⃣ Reduces the risk of chronic diseases
• A balanced diet is essential for preventing chronic diseases and maintaining overall health.
• What is one of the mental health benefits of good nutrition?

  Reduces depression
• Good nutrition provides sustained energy throughout the day, reducing fatigue.
• Good nutrition strengthens the immune system, protecting against infections and illnesses.
• Match the nutritional term with its key aspect:

  Diet ↔️ Usual food and drink intake

  Nutrition ↔️ Nutrient utilization for health
• What are essential nutrients in the context of nutrition?

  Must be obtained from food
• A balanced diet includes carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water in the right proportions.
• Carbohydrates in a balanced diet provide energy for bodily functions, especially the brain.
• What are essential nutrients vital for in the body?

  Health, growth, and repair
• There are six essential nutrients
• Match the essential nutrient with its key function:

  Carbohydrates ↔️ Provide energy for daily activities

  Proteins ↔️ Build and repair tissues

  Fats ↔️ Store energy, support hormone production

  Vitamins ↔️ Regulate body processes, enhance immunity
• Water is essential for hydration and nutrient transport
• What is a balanced diet defined as?

  Variety of foods in proportions
• A key component of a balanced diet is including essential nutrients
• A balanced diet reduces the risk of chronic diseases
• A balanced diet supports healthy weight management
• Arrange the nutrients in order of their primary function in a balanced diet:

  1️⃣ Carbohydrates (energy)

  2️⃣ Proteins (tissue repair)

  3️⃣ Fats (energy storage)

  4️⃣ Vitamins (regulation)

  5️⃣ Minerals (enzyme function)

  6️⃣ Water (hydration)
• What are the benefits of a balanced diet for mental health?

  Improves mood and cognition
• A balanced diet is vital for preventing diseases
• Good nutrition enhances cognitive function
• How does good nutrition strengthen the immune system?

  Protects against infections
• Good nutrition maintains bone density and improves muscle strength
• Poor nutrition refers to a dietary pattern lacking essential nutrients
• Match the risk of poor nutrition with its description:

  Nutrient Deficiencies ↔️ Inadequate intake of essential nutrients

  Overweight/Obesity ↔️ Excessive energy intake

  Increased Disease Risk ↔️ Heightened risk of chronic diseases