chapter 8 - meal planning Flashcards
what is the definition of a balanced diet
a diet which provides all the essential nutrients in the correct proportions required by the body
an unhealthy diet is caused by…
insufficient or excessive intake of nutrients that
leads to malnutrition
result in health problems such as osteoporosis, stunted growth and obesity
a balanced diet is based on…
- variety
- moderation
- balance
body uses energy in…
- basal metabolic rate (BMR)
- thermic effect of food (TEOF)
- physical activities (PA)
what cant vegan consume
cant consume egg, dairy and any meat products
what can and can’t ovo vegan consume
can consume egg
cant consume dairy
what can and can’t lacto vegan consume
cant consume egg
can consume dairy
what can and can’t lacto-ovo consume
can consume egg
can consume dairy
what are the 4 factors to consider when planning meals
physiological
psychological
economic
social
what are the physiological factors to consider when planning meals
age gender BMR level of PA health status
what is a psychological factors to consider when planning meals
individual preference
what are the economic factors to consider when planning meals
demand and supply
value for money
what are the social factors to consider when planning meals
occasion
ethnic costume, traditions and religions
parents/ peers/ the media
vegetarianism
vegetarianism may lack in what nutrients
protein iron calcium vitamin D vitamin B12
define energy balance
when energy input is equal to the energy output
explain how energy is used in basal metabolic rate
refers to the minimum amt of energy that body uses to maintain vital metabolic functions while at rest
explain how energy is used in thermic effect of food
energy utilised by the body to digest food into the nutrients and remove nutrient
explain how energy is used in physical activities
body movement that uses energy excluding the need to maintain vital metabolic functions
explain how a balanced diet is based on variety
different food groups to be consumed to obtain all nutrients needed in the correct proportion
explain how a balanced diet is based on moderation
eat the right amount of food from each group of MHP
explain how a balanced diet is based on balance
balance food intake with physical activities to maintain a healthy weight
what are the nutritional needs of children
complex carbs
calcium rich food
protein
what are the nutritional needs of teenagers
complex carbs proteins calcium vitamin D iron
what are the nutritional needs of adults
rich in vitamins, minerals and DF
protein
calcium
what are the nutritional needs of elderly
rich in vitamins, minerals and DF
protein
calcium
