chapter 8 - meal planning

Question 1

what is the definition of a balanced diet

Answer 1

a diet which provides all the essential nutrients in the correct proportions required by the body

Question 2

an unhealthy diet is caused by…

Answer 2

insufficient or excessive intake of nutrients that
leads to malnutrition
result in health problems such as osteoporosis, stunted growth and obesity

Question 3

a balanced diet is based on…

Answer 3

1. variety
2. moderation
3. balance

Question 4

body uses energy in…

Answer 4

1. basal metabolic rate (BMR)
2. thermic effect of food (TEOF)
3. physical activities (PA)

Question 5

what cant vegan consume

Answer 5

cant consume egg, dairy and any meat products

Question 6

what can and can’t ovo vegan consume

Answer 6

can consume egg

cant consume dairy

Question 7

what can and can’t lacto vegan consume

Answer 7

cant consume egg

can consume dairy

Question 8

what can and can’t lacto-ovo consume

Answer 8

can consume egg

can consume dairy

Question 9

what are the 4 factors to consider when planning meals

Answer 9

physiological
psychological
economic
social

Question 10

what are the physiological factors to consider when planning meals

Answer 10

age 
gender
BMR
level of PA
health status

Question 11

what is a psychological factors to consider when planning meals

Answer 11

individual preference

Question 12

what are the economic factors to consider when planning meals

Answer 12

demand and supply

value for money

Question 13

what are the social factors to consider when planning meals

Answer 13

occasion
ethnic costume, traditions and religions
parents/ peers/ the media
vegetarianism

Question 14

vegetarianism may lack in what nutrients

Answer 14

protein
iron
calcium 
vitamin D
vitamin B12

Question 15

define energy balance

Answer 15

when energy input is equal to the energy output

Question 16

explain how energy is used in basal metabolic rate

Answer 16

refers to the minimum amt of energy that body uses to maintain vital metabolic functions while at rest

Question 17

explain how energy is used in thermic effect of food

Answer 17

energy utilised by the body to digest food into the nutrients and remove nutrient

Question 18

explain how energy is used in physical activities

Answer 18

body movement that uses energy excluding the need to maintain vital metabolic functions

Question 19

explain how a balanced diet is based on variety

Answer 19

different food groups to be consumed to obtain all nutrients needed in the correct proportion

Question 20

explain how a balanced diet is based on moderation

Answer 20

eat the right amount of food from each group of MHP

Question 21

explain how a balanced diet is based on balance

Answer 21

balance food intake with physical activities to maintain a healthy weight

Question 22

what are the nutritional needs of children

Answer 22

complex carbs
calcium rich food
protein

Question 23

what are the nutritional needs of teenagers

Answer 23

complex carbs
proteins
calcium 
vitamin D
iron

Question 24

what are the nutritional needs of adults

Answer 24

rich in vitamins, minerals and DF
protein
calcium

Question 25

what are the nutritional needs of elderly

Answer 25

rich in vitamins, minerals and DF
protein
calcium