Dietary behaviour

Question 1

Dietary concerns in Australia?

Answer 1

inadequate intake of fruits and veges 
High intake of fats, particularly saturated fats
High consumption of sodium
High sugar consumption
Low calcium intake
Low iron intake

Question 2

Result of low iron intake?

Answer 2

Iron forms haemoglobin which carries oxygen to cells. Not enough iron can lead to anemia

Question 3

What is calcium responsible for?

Answer 3

development of strong bones

Question 4

Effects of low calcium intake

Answer 4

weaker bones and osteoporosis.

Question 5

Effects of high sugar intake?

Answer 5

• extra energy leads to excess fat and obesity.

- Nourishes mouth bacteria

Question 6

Effects of high sodium consumption?

Answer 6

hypertension

Question 7

effects of inadequate intake of fruits and veges?

Answer 7

Colorectal cancer
Birth defects
Obesity and related conditions

Question 8

How can inadequate intake of fruits and veges lead to colorectal cancer?

Answer 8

fruit and veg are high in fibre, which remove waste from digestive tract. opposite leads to colorectal cancer

Question 9

HOw inadequate intake of fruits and veges lead to birth defects

Answer 9

fruit and veg are high in folate, which is vital for early development in womb. opposite leads to birth defects

Question 10

how does inadequate intake of fruits and veges lead to obesity and related conditions?

Answer 10

Provide a range of essential nutrients and low in fat; eating enough means fuller for longer and less likely to turn to energy dense foods.

Question 11

What does high intake of fats (esp. saturated fats) lead to?

Answer 11

Obesity and reltaed conditions
high blood cholesterol
Impaired glucose regulation
Colorectal cancer

Question 12

HOw does high intake of fats lead to obesity

Answer 12

Fat is energy dense; unused energy stored as fat

Question 13

How does high intake of fats lead to impaired glucose regulation?

Answer 13

Fat intake reduces impact of insulin in blood