3.2.5 Diet, Nutrition, and Health

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    • 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