Eating a Healthy Diet

Question 1

What are the reasons for eating a healthy diet?

Answer 1

• provides correct amount of nutrients
• helps to prevent obesity
• reduces risk of certain diseases

Question 2

What is the advice on fluid intake?

Answer 2

Drink plenty of fluids. Water, lower fat milks and lower sugar or sugar-free drinks, including tea and coffee, all count

Question 3

What are is the purpose of calcium in diet?

Answer 3

For the development and maintenance of strong, healthy bones

Question 4

What is the purpose of protein in diet?

Answer 4

It is the growth and repair function

Question 5

What is the purpose for iodine in diet?

Answer 5

For healthy nerve and brain function, and healthy skin

Question 6

What is the purpose of B12 in diet?

Answer 6

Healthy red blood cells and nerve function

Question 7

What is the purpose of vitamin B2 in diet

Answer 7

Release energy from carbs and proteins

Question 8

What is the current advice about alcohol intake?

Answer 8

Should be consumed in moderation due to:
- high sugar content
- regularly drinking more than moderate amount can damage liver and increase risk of cancers
- can lead to vitamin deficiencies, which can lead to permanent brain damage