feeding

Question 1

functional perspective

Answer 1

cells and tissues require fuel, nutrients and water to survive

Question 2

biological perspective

Answer 2

eating is driven by complex biological processes

Question 3

lateral hypothalamic area

Answer 3

implicated in signalling hunger
drives food intake

Question 4

ventromedial nucleus

Answer 4

implicated in signalling satiety
inhibits food intake

Question 5

ghrenlin

Answer 5

hunger hormone
released by stomach when hungry
enters the blood stream and binds to hunger promoting cells

Question 6

leptin

Answer 6

fullness hormone
released by fat cells when you’ve enough stored energy
signals to stop eating

Question 7

insulin

Answer 7

released by the pancreas
inhibits eating

Question 8

other factors that influence eating

Answer 8

sensory cues sich as smell and taste
food cues
learned associations

Question 9

nutrients supporting the brain

Answer 9

omega-3 fatty acids
fiber
polyphenols (anti-oxidants)

Question 10

nutrients that MAY harm the brain

Answer 10

ultra processed foods
trans fats

Question 11

western dietary patterns

Answer 11

heavily processed
calorie dense
nutrient depleted
high in refined carbs and sugars
low in fresh produce

can be associated with increased risk of depression

Question 12

Mediterranean dietary patterns

Answer 12

high in fresh produce, wholegrain and fish
‘real food’
nutrient dense food
low in refined and processed food

can be associated with decreased risk of depression

Question 13

strengths to diet based interventions

Answer 13

anti inflammatory effects
supports gut health;th
stabilises blood sugar levels
research suggests links to positive mood

Question 14

weaknesses

Answer 14

not a stand alone treatment
more research needed
individual differences
access and cost