Lecture 7 Flashcards
What is meant by good health ?
It is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What can impact on mental health ?
Being physically well and body image.
Main food groups
Protein, fat, carbohydrate, fruit and veg.
What has a negative impact on health ?
When there is too much consumption of carbohydrate, especially saturated fats.
If there is too much salt intake, what does this affect ?
It affects the kidneys and other bodily functions.
What are the recommended calorie intakes ?
Healthy adult male - 2500 calories per day.
Healthy adult female - 2000 calories per day.
What is the purpose of the recommended calorie intake ?
They help to maintain our weight at a healthy level, not gain or lose weight.
What happens if there an increased intake of refined sugar from carbohydrates ?
The body is taking in more energy (readily-usable) which is what results in the body putting on more weight because the body cannot burn it off fast enough.
How can you maintain weight ?
By keeping fit and doing exercise.
Components of a good diet
Starchy foods give day long energy - the body needs time to break them down and access the energy.
Lots of fruit and veg - veg give lots of fibre keeping the gut healthy, fruit help to regulate carbohydrate intake and provide vitamins and minerals.
Eat more fish - particularly white fish, they provide protein, vitamins and fish oils which contain other vitamins and minerals.
Cut down on saturated fats and refined sugars - saturated fats increase cholesterol levels and contribute to cardio diseases, leads to excess calories and weight gain, COPD is worse in overweight patients.
Eating less salt - increased consumption can result in negative effects on cardiovascular and kidneys.
Being active and healthy weight.
Drinking lots of water- bodily functions depend on water and hydration.
Not skipping breakfast.
What is the purpose of vitamins ?
They contain vital amines, essential for many body functions, our bodies do not produce vitamins by themselves or only to a limited extent and so need to get them from somewhere.
Minerals
Minerals are affected by where we live i.e. what is in the soil where we live.
The two classes of vitamins
Fat-soluble vitamins.
Water-soluble vitamins.
Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored mainly ?
In the body fat in the lover or under the skin/dermis.
Where are fat-soluble vitamins obtained ?
From oily foods.
