Nutrition Flashcards
Guideline
A rule or set of rules giving guidance on how to behave in a situation
Goals
The purpose toward which an endeavour is directed; an objective
Balanced
Using or consuming food in appropriate portions
Bulimia
An eating disorder with binge eating followed by guilt and often self-induced vomiting or diarrhoea.
Kilojoule
Unit used to measure the amount of energy in food
Fad Diet
A diet that promises quick weight loss. It is usually popular for a short period of time
Anorexia
The abnormal lack or loss of appetite that leads to significant decline in weight
Dynamic
Characterised by continuous change, activity or progress
Additive
Substance added to food to prolong or preserve its life
Body Image
The way an individual sees their body and how this impacts on the way they feel about themselves.
Nutrition
Taking in food or other substances necessary for growth, health and good condition.
Culture
The predominant attitudes and behaviours that characterise the functioning of a group
Expenditure
The amount of energy used to perform a task
Obesity
Increased body weight caused by excessive accumulation of fat
Diet
A regulated selection of foods
Eating Disorders
- Anorexia nervosa
- Bulimia
- Binge eating disorder
Nutrition
Maintaining a healthy diet for our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Recommended Kilojoule Intake for teenagers
7500-13500 Kilojoules
Kilojoule intake depends on…
on age, gender, level of physical activity and metabolic rate
Types of food eaten are determined by…
cultural background, likes and dislikes, peers advertising and the types of foods available
Adolescents should be encouraged to… (nutritious, healthy eating)
- Wide range of nutritious foods
- Eat plenty of vegetables, legumes and fruits
- Eat plenty of cereals (including breads, rice, pasta and noodles), preferably wholegrain
- Include lean meat, fish, poultry and/or alternatives
- Include milks, yoghurts, cheese and/or alternatives
- Choose water as a drink
- Limit saturated fat and moderate total fat intake
- Choose foods low in salt
- Consume only moderate amounts of sugar
- Prevent weight gain by being physically active and eat accordingly to your enegy needs
- Care for your food: prepare and store it safely
Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI)
The RDI is a level of consumption for each nutrient considered to be adequate to maintain god health and prevent deficiency diseases.
RDI - How many seven of Grains
7
RDI - How many seven of Vegetables/legumes
5-5.5