dieting

Question 1

what is the meaning of balanced diet

Answer 1

diet is usually a lifestyle choice. it means the balance of different food types that a person usually consumes, as well as the quality and quantity. A balanced diet maintains health and wellbeing because it contains all the nutrients the body needs in the correct proportions

Question 2

what are the food groups

Answer 2

fruit and vegetables (fresh, frozen, tinned)

Question 3

what is malnourished

Answer 3

not eating enough and not the right nutrients

Question 4

what foods contain starch

Answer 4

(potatoes, bread, rice, pasta, whole grains)

Question 5

what is an example of fibre

Answer 5

fibre is important in the diet to lower the risk of heart diseases and maintain a healthy digestive systems

Question 6

what is an example of water

Answer 6

water is used in all cells, helps regulate body temperature and also aids digestion

Question 7

what are the type of nutrient

Answer 7

this table shows how different nutrients contribute to physical health

Question 8

what is an example of fruit and vegetables

Answer 8

vitamins, minerals

Question 9

what is an example of starchy, foods

Answer 9

carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins

Question 10

what are the examples of nutrients

Answer 10

vitamins, carbohydrates, fats, protein, minerals

Question 11

what are the example of vitamins

Answer 11

healthy immune system, skin and eyes

Question 12

what are an example of carbohydrates

Answer 12

boost energy levels

Question 13

what are an example of protein

Answer 13

growth and repair of tissues

Question 14

what are an example of minerals

Answer 14

healthy teeth, blood, skin and hair

Question 15

what are an examples of fats

Answer 15

energy, healthy cell structure, help vitamins absorption

Question 16

what is an example of meat, fish, eggs, pulses

Answer 16

protein, fats, iron (minerals)

Question 17

what is an example dairy products

Answer 17

protein, fats, vitamins, calcium (minerals)

Question 18

what is an example of oils

Answer 18

fats

Question 19

what is the meaning of quality of foods and nutrients

Answer 19

fresh, unprocessed foods are the most nutritious , or contain the most nutritious.

Question 20

what is the meaning effects of an unbalanced diet

Answer 20

a diet that does not contain a balance of nutrients will have a negative impact on health and wellbeing.

Question 21

what is an example of the food groups

Answer 21

fruit, vegetable dairy products and oils

Question 22

what is an example of energy in foods

Answer 22

all foods provide energy but some food types provide more energy than others. fats provide the most energy, then carbohydrates.

Question 23

what is an example of quantity of food

Answer 23

it is important to eat the right amount of food to meet our energy demands. if people take in too much energy energy- containing foods, the body will store this as fat and gain weight; consuming too little energy- containing food to meet needs causes weight loss.

Question 24

what is an example of negative effects of nutrient deficiency

Answer 24

rickets, poor growth, depression and tiredness

Question 25

what is an example of negative effects of excess nutrients

Answer 25

a person who is obese (very overweight) may: be more prone to illnesses, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and stroke

Question 26

what is an example of energy balance

Answer 26

people who take in as much energy as they us maintain a healthy weight

Question 27

what are the type of exercise

Answer 27

there are different types of exercise, which can be carried out at gentle, moderate or vigorous pace.

Question 28

what is an example of everyday activities

Answer 28

walking, cycling, gardening and housework

Question 29

what is an example of recreational activities

Answer 29

swimming, dancing, bowls, running, climbing and exercise classes

Question 30

what is an example of competitive sport

Answer 30

football, rugby, netball, tennis and rowing