Health and Nutrition

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  • Macronutrients
    Carbohydrates, Fat, Protein
  • Micronutrients
    Water, Vitamins, minerals
  • Carbohydratesfunction

    Most readily available and the body's preferred source of energy.
  • Carbohydrates food sources

    Breads, Rice, Pasta, Honey, Fruit, Vegetables
  • Fats Function
    Protects organs, insulates the body providing warmth, regulates body temperature.
  • Fats Food Source
    Monounsaturated - olives, nuts, avocadoes
    Polyunsaturated - Fish, seeds, plant-based oils
    Saturated - Butter, eggs, cheese
    Trans - Cakes, pies, biscuits
  • Protein functions
    Builds and repairs muscles, skin, hormones and hair
  • Protein food sources
    All animal products, Wholegrain cereals, Fish
  • Vitamin C function
    Builds collagen, helps blood production
  • Vitamin C food sources
    Kiwi, Oranges, Strawberries
  • Minerals - Calcium function

    Strengthens bones and teeth, helps blood clotting
  • Minerals - Calcium food source
    Milk, Cheese, Yogurt
  • Water function
    Soft tissue production, component of blood
  • Water food source
    Water, milk, foods with water content
  • Carbohydrates is stored as glycogen in the body.
  • Obesity relates to having excess body weight in the form of fat (30+ BMI).
  • Obesity - Risk Factors
    Cardiovascular disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension
  • How does obesity effect mental health and wellbeing?
    • Body image
    • Insecurities
    • Self Esteem
    • Low confidence
  • How does obesity effect physical health and wellbeing?
    Can get diseases like CVD, Type 2 Diabetes or hypertension
  • How does obesity effect social health and wellbeing?
    • Not being able to engage in physical activities with friends
    • Having low confidence may not want them to interact with others outside of their home
  • Why is excessive sugar consumption a problem?
    It can lead to problems like weight gain, diabetes, dental issues and unhealthy blood sugar levels.
  • Long Term Disease of Excessive Sugar Consumption
    • Obesity
    • Diabetes
    • Liver Disease
  • 4 Types of Fat
    • Monounsaturated (good)
    • Polyunsaturated (good)
    • Saturated (bad)
    • Trans (very bad)
  • The function of monounsaturated fats is that lowers LDL.
  • Monounsaturated food sources
    Olives, Nuts, Avocadoes
  • The function of polyunsaturated fats is that it helps the immune system.
  • Polyunsaturated food sources
    Fish, seeds, plant-based oils
  • The function of saturated fats is that it raises LDL levels.
  • Saturated food sources
    Butter, eggs, cheese
  • The function of trans fat is that it raises LDL and lowers HDL
  • Trans food sources
    Cakes, pies, biscuits
  • The function of fibre is that it cleans the digestive system and helps improve bowel movements. Also makes you feel 'full'.
  • The function of water is that it keeps you hydrated, involved soft tissue production and is a component of blood.
  • Why is protein consumption important during recovery from exercise?
    Because every time you go to exercise, your stretch and strengthen your muscles which then needs you to consume protein to build more muscle cells.
  • Factors that impact positively on food choices
    • Education on what foods are good, what are bad
    • Prices: unhealthy foods may cost more than healthier foods, people would buy healthier foods
  • Factors that impact negatively on food choices
    • Comfort eating: someone may like to eat unhealthier foods because they feel comfortable eating it
    • Eating as bored: Consuming extra food that the body may not need leading to weight gain and an unhealthy lifestyle.
  • Kilojoule
    A measurement of energy
  • Nutrient
    A chemical compound (such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water, minerals and proteins) contained in foods.