1. Food & Health Flashcards
Physical Activity and Knee Arthritis
physical activity reduced pain & disability caused by knee arthritis by 47%
Physical Activity and Diabetes
physical activity reduced progression of diabetes by 58%
Benefits of Cardiovascular Fitness and Exercise
- reduced mortality risk
- decreases risk of CVD
- decreases BP
- build strong muscles and bones
- reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
- weight management
- mental health and wellbeing
Health Risks of Prolonged Sitting
- live less
- increased risk of CVD
- increase BP
How much does regular exercise reduce the risk of type II Diabetes?
regular exercise reduces risk of type ii diabetes by 42%
Physical Activity and Cancer
- cohort studies show regular exercise reduces risk of colon cancer by 30% and breast cancer by 20-40%
- 25% of cancer incidences caused by obesity and a sedentary lifestyle
- reduces negative effects of cancer treatment
Sedentary Behaviour and Health
- increased risk of all cause mortality for those who sit more than 8 hours a day
- risk increases with 3 hours a day of TV time
- increases significantly with 4 hours a day
- break up 20 mins of sitting with 2 mins of light activity
24 Hour Recall
- recall food intake over past 24 hours
- inexpensive and quick
- large populations
- recall bias
- omission of foods not eaten frequently
Food Records
- weighed food very accurate
- expensive and time consuming
- potential behaviour change
Diet History
- detailed interview
- time consuming
- recall bias
- not or large groups
Food Frequency Questionairre
- used to rank individuals into categories
- low participant burden
- can focus on specific nutrients
- not as accurate
Physical Activity Guidelines 18-64 yrs
- active on most days
- 150-300 mins or moderate intensity OR 75-100 mins of vigorous activity
- resistance training 2 days/week
Physical Activity Guidelines 0-5 yrs
- 180 mins/day
- not restrained for more than 1 hour at a time
- no more than 1 hour of screen time
Physical Activity Guidelines 5-17 yrs
- 60 mins moderate-vigorous activity per day
- muscle strenghtening 3 days a week
- no more than two hours of screen time
Physical Activity Guidelines 65+ yrs
- 30 mins of moderate activity / day
- do a range of activities
Carbohydrates
- provides energy (during high-intensity exercise)
- regulate fat and protein metabolism
- exclusive energy source for nervous system
- synthesised into muscle and liver glycogen
- grains, fruit, veg, milk and sweets
- monosaccharides: simplest form (glucose, fructose, galactose)
- dissaccharides: two units (maltose, sucrose, lactose)
- polysaccharides: long chains (starch, glycogen)
Polysaccharides
Glycogen
- highly branched
- not tightly packed
Starch
- amylopectin: branched, tightly packed and digested rapidly
- amylose: straight chain, not digested rapidly
Fibre
- carbs that cannot be digested by body
- helps with movement through digestive system
- removes dangerous substances in large intestine via feces
Protein
- diary, beans, nuts, meat
- 16% of body weight
- 43% of which is in skeletal muscle, 26% in body organs, and the rest in skin and blood
- men need 64g er day
- women need 46g
- plant proteins can be low in some essential amino acids
- equally distributed throughout day
Protein Digestion
Stomach
- HCl denatures proteins
- pepsinogen to pepsin
Small Intestine
- hydrolysis rxn
- peptidase enzymes from pancreas
Fats and Lipids
- provide energy
- transport energy, lipidphilic vitamins and cholesterol
- store energy
- membrane structure
fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, sterols
Fatty Acids
- long chain
- mostly made of H and C
- saturated = max no of single bonds
- unsaturated = double bonds, kinked
Trans Fats
- H on opp. sides of double bond
- linear molecules
- similar health effects as sat fats
Omega Number
- position of double bond in a fatty acid (from methyl end)
Triglycerides
- 3 fatty acids + glycerol
- primary way to store fat
Essential Fatty Acids
- linoleic acid (omega 6)
- alpha linoleic acid (omega 3)
Phospholipids
- hydrophilic and hydrophobic
- cell membrane
Sterols
food sources
- cholesterol
- plant sterols
roles
- body compounds made cholesterol (hormones)
Lipid Absorption
- lipids absorbed directly into blood stream (glycerols and short-medium chains)
- in lymphatic system, micelles diffuse into intestinal cells
- triglycerides reassembled
- packed with proteins to form chylomicrons
- bypass liver at first
Lipoproteins
- transport fats and cholesterol in the blood
- classified by deinsity, VLDL, LDL, HDL
- complex mix of lipis and protein molecules
- DIAGRAM*
- oxidation of LDL causes plaque buildup in arteries and leads to CVD
Alpha-amylase
salivary alpha-amylase digests carbs in mouth
Carb Digestion
- mostly digested in small intestine
- if not, move to large bowel
- fermented to short-chain fatty acids
- rapidly absorbed and used for energy
Two main classes of dietary lipids
dietary cholesterol
triacylglycerols
Four main proteins
- collagen
- haemoglobin
- myosin
- actin
Two essential fatty acids
linoleic acid (LA) alpha-linoleic acid (ALA)
Soluble fibre
- soluble in water
- fermented in colon
- oats, rye, barley, fruits, veg, psyllium, legumes
- reduces risk of LDL cholesterol
Insoluble fibre
- absorbs water in colon
- aids defecation
- wheat bran, nuts, seeds, fruit and veggie skins
How much fluid from food?
25% from food
75% from beverages
Fat soluble vitamins
- A, D, E and K
- stored in body tissue
Water soluble vitamins
- B and C
- dispersed in body without being stored
Vitamin B (thiamin)
USES
- energy metabolism
- transmission of nerve impulses
DEFICIENCY/TOXICITY
- beriberi
- damage in NS, heart and muscles
- common in alcoholics
- common when energy intake is low
- toxicity is rare
SOURCES
- pork, vegemite, whole grains
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
USES
- coenzyme in energy metabolism
- flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)
DEFICIENCY/TOXICITY
- inflammation of membranes in mouth, skin, eyes and GI tract
- toxicity is extremely rare
SOURCES
- milk, whole grains, dark green veg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
USES
- coenzyme in energy metabolism
- coenzyme forms are nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and NAD phosphate (NADP)
- can be made from tryptophan (60mg = 1mg niacin)
DEFICIENCY/TOXICITY
- pellagra
- toxicity possible
SOURCES
- meat, poultry, whole grains, mushrooms, toms
Vitamin B12
- similar to folate
- can be stored in liver for 3-5 years
- vegans at risk of deficiency
- meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, cheese
Folate
- functions with B12 in DNA synthesis
- folate intake associated with neural tube defects
- pregnant women most at risk of deficiency
- deficiency = megoblastic anemia
- green leafy veg, fruit, legumes
- most bread and some cereals fortified with folate
Vitamin C
USES
- collagen synthesis
- synthesis of carnitine, hormones, neurotransmitters
- iron absorption
- immune function
DEFICIENCY/TOXICITY
- scurvy
- poor wound healing, bleeding gums, fatigue
SOURCES
- citrus, fruits, capsicum, berries, green leafy veg
Vitamin A
USES
- retinol = supports reproduction, major transport and storage form of vit. A
- retinal = vision, conversion of retinol to retinoic acid
- retinoic acid = regulates cell differentiation, growth, and embryonic development
DEFICIENCY/TOXICITY
- deficiency = night blindness
- toxicity = birth defects
SOURCES
- animal products contain retinyl esters which convert to retinol
- plant foods contain carotenoids which convert to retinol
- red, orange, yellow, dark green fruit and veg, liver, eggs
Vitamin D
USES
- regulates blood calcium levels
- enhances phosphorous and calcium absorption
- bone mineralisation
DEFICIENCY/TOXICITY
- rickets
- osteomalacia
- risk increases with lack of sun exposure
SOURCES
- milk, butter, egg yolks, beef and liver
- Fair skinned need 6-8 mins of sun in summer morning/arvo. Need 7-40 mins of sun in winter midday
- 30% deficient in summer and 40% in winter
- 5-10% of vit D from diet
Vitamin E
USES
- prevents oxidation of fats
- reduces risk of CVD
DEFICIENCY/TOXICITY
- both rare
SOURCES
- margarine, vegetable oil, egg yolk
Vitamin K
- synthesised by bacteria in the gut
- anticoagulant drugs interfere with vit. K activity
USES
- blood clotting
- synthesis of bone protein
DEFICIENCY/TOXICITY
- deficiency rare
SOURCES
- green leafy veg, liver
Major Minerals
- calcium
- phosphorus
- potassium
- sulfur
- sodium
- chloride
- magnesium