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What are the functions of iron?

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  • formation of haemoglobin in red blood cells
  • required for energy metabolism
  • important role in immune system
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Difference between haem iron sources and non-haem iron sources?

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Haem sources come from meat and are easier to absorb, Non-haem sources come from plant sources

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What happens if you are deficient in iron?

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Anaemia (tired, weak, poor concentration, lack energy)

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Functions of vitamin D

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Helps to absorb calcium and keep bones strong

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Sources of vitamin D

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Sunlight, oily fish, eggs, fortified cereals

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Function of vitamin E

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Help protect cells against damage

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Sources of vitamin E

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Avocados, nuts, seeds

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Function of vitamin K

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Blood clotting, normal bone structure

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Sources of vitamin K

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Spinach, olive oil

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Function of Vitamin B1

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Release of energy, nervous system

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Sources of vitamin B1

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Nuts, fruits and vegetables

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Function of Vitamin B2

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Release of energy from carbs, protein and fat
Transport of iron

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What are macronutrients?

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Nutrients needed in large amounts (protein, fat, carbohydrates)

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What are micronutrients?

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Nutrients needed by the body in small amounts (vitamins, minerals, and trace elements)

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What does RNI stand for?

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Reference nutrient intake

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What does EAR stand for?

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Estimated average requirements (used particularly for energy)

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What does LRNI stand for?

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Lower reference nutrient intake (intakes below this number are certainly not enough for most people)

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How much of your daily energy intake should be carbohydrates?

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50% (no more than 5% of which is free sugars)

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How much of your daily energy intake should be fat?

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No more than 35% (no more than 11% saturated fat)

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What Is the function of protein?

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Growth and repair of body tissues, forms enzymes and hormones, transporting iron, growth and maintenance of muscle mass

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids

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What are essential amino acids?

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Amino acids that cannot be made by the body so must be eaten (8 for adults, 10 for children)

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What is protein complementation?

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Combining LBV’s in a meal to compensate for the EAA’s missing in one another

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Function of fat in the diet?

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Provide a concentrated form of energy, provides essential fatty acids, carries fat soluble vitamins, surround and protect vital organs and insulates the body to keep it war,

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What are fats made of?
Hydrogen, carbon and oxygen atoms
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Saturated fats are....
Usually solid at room temperature, ‘bad’ fats
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Unsaturated fats are...
Usually liquid at room temp, classed as better fats
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Monounsaturated fats
- a pair of carbon atoms with only one hydrogen atom - soft at room temp - can help lower blood cholesterol, reduce risk of diabetes, lower rate of cancer
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Examples of foods high in monounsaturated fats:
- olives and olive oil - avocados and avocado oil - nuts - meat and milk
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Polyunsaturated fats
- have 2 or more pairs of carbon atoms - soft and oily at room temp and will not harden in fridge
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Foods high in polyunsaturated fats:
-sunflower oil - seeds - oily fish - EFA’S (omega 3, omega 6)
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Examples of HBV’S
Eggs, soya beans, chicken
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Functions of carbohydrates
Provide energy for physical activity, provide fibre, provide energy to maintain bodily functions
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What are the two main types of carbohydrates?
Disaccharides, monosaccharides
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Monosaccharides...
Simplest form of carbohydrate (glucose, fructose)
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How much red meat should you eat a day?
80g
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Why should the yellow section of the eatwell guise make up 1/3 of the food eaten?
They are cheap, filling, energy giving, provide fibre
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Function of water:
- enables cells to function properly - helps regulate body temp - transports nutrients around the body - required to help remove faeces/ keep it soft - provides minerals/fluoride
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Why should the yellow section of the eatwell guide (potatoes, breads rice, pasta etc) make up a third of food eaten
They are cheap, filling, energy giving, provide fibre, calcium
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Why should the green section of the eatwell guide (fruit and vegetables) make up a third of food eaten?
They give vitamins, minerals, fibre, antioxidants and have low energy density so less calories
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What are the best ways to cook vegetables?
Steamed or microwaved or stir fry (doesn’t reduce vitamin C)
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What is the dietary recommendation for fish consumption
Eat fish twice a week, one 140g portion is oil e.g. salmon, anchovies
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Why should oily fish be eaten every week?
They have omega 3 fatty acids
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Ways to increase fish consumption in diet
- swap meat with fish - add as a pizza topping - add to pasta - sandwich filling
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What is the recommended limit for red meat?
80g a day
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Function of iron
- Formation of haemoglobin in red blood cells - required for energy metabolism - important role in immune system
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Function of calcium
- formation and maintenance of strong bones and teeth - functioning of nervous system and muscles - blood clotting, heart regulation
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What happens if deficient in calcium
Osteoporosis - fragile bones Osteomalacia - soft, weak bones in adults Rickets - soft weak bones in children
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Function of phosphorus
- structure of bones and teeth - prevents depression - prevents tiredness
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Sources of phosphorus
Red meat Dairy products Fish Poultry
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Function of sodium
- regulates body water content and electrolyte balance - vital for nerve transmission - absorption of some nutrients from the gut
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Sources of sodium
Present in small amounts in raw food - often added as salt during processing, preparation, preservation
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Function of fluoride
Strong teeth and protects against dental decay (Only a little is required)
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Function of iodine
- makes thyroid hormones - help keep cells and metabolic rate healthy
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Sources of iodine
- milk and dairy products
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Why is iron added into flour by law?
Flour is affordable and routinely eaten so adding iron reduces public risk of deficiency for those who don’t want iron rich foods
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How much iron does a pregnant woman need?
14.8mg per day
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What does malnutrition mean?
Used to describe an unbalanced which starts to affect the health - this could be under nutrition and over nutrition

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