Lecture 4 - Nutrition Flashcards
How many calories should the average women consume?
2000
How many calories should the average man consume?
2500
What is the eat-well guide?
The recommended intake of food someone should have each day to have a healthy balanced diet
Describe the balance of th eat well guide:
1/3 fruit veg
1/3 potatoes, bread, rice past and other carbs
1/4 meat, fish eggs, beans pulses
Rest dairy
How is food important in health?
Important in diseases (CVS disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes)
Mental Health
Exercise performance
MSK health
How does an individual lose weight?
Reducing calorie intake
What sort of foods are recommended to be consumed to lose weight?
Whole foods NOT PROCESSED, plant based and nutrient based
Food individuals actually like
Still keep balanced diet
Diet with 600Kcal deficit for weight loss
What is a portion?
Roughly 70g
What is weight stigmatisation?
The negative attitudes or stereotypes against the people with obesity and any subsequent prejudice or discrimination
Why is weight stigmatisation significant to doctors?
May lead to poorer outcomes with patient doctor communication and weight gain
What are some factors that influence dietary choices?
Social occasion
Habit
Time
Cultural influences
Health
Impulse
Boredom
Comfort
How do socioeconomic factors affect dietary choices?
FOOD INSECURITY:
Groups may have limited access to food due to lack of money or other resources
How can doctors help influence dietary choices?
Proactive promotion of a healthful diet
Identifying patients in need of more intensive support
What are the 5 A’s for disccusing weight/diet with patients?
Ask - Do you want to talk about your weight
Asses - Are you ready to change?
Advise - Clear, specific and personalised
Assist - Patient in achieving goals using agreed methods
Arrange - Follow ups, referrals to weight watchers, NHS online tools/plans
What is mindful eating?
Focussing on slowing down eating, chewing more and tasting food
