nutrition and youth health & wellbeing SAC Flashcards
carbohydrates
function- source of fuel for energy, stored as fat if not used for energy production
fruit, pasta, simple carbs
iron
function- creates the haem part of the haemoglobin that provides oxygen in the blood
lean red meat and chicken
water
function- has no kilojoules and helps you feel full aswell as hydration
natural form, other beverages
protein
function- helps cell production and division aswell as helps the immune system
meat and eggs
calcium
function- helps hard tissue formation, promotes bone health and reduces the risk of osteoporosis
dairy products and green leafy vegetables
sources of nutritional information
tv print and media
internet, social media and nutrition apps
nutritionists and dietitians
medical practitioners
tv, print and media
advice is given through television presenters report finding studies, magazine articles, blogs, websites
R E A L
-read the URL, does it end in .gov .org or. edu
-examine the sites contents, who wrote the article? what are their credentials?
-authors name, can you find information about them? are they credible? are you able to contact them?
-links, are the website they’re linking to reliable?
Nutritionists and Dieticians
a nutritionist is to help individuals reach optimal health and well-being by providing information about the effect of food choices on health and well-being.
a dietician provides dietary treatments for many conditions (diabetes, food allergies, overweight and obesity)
internet, social media and nutrition apps
websites and information given on platforms by celebrities or experts
medical practitioners
advice given by doctors in relation to your health
social factors - enablers and barriers
enablers- encouragement if high fibre foods such a fruit and veg
barriers- encourage eating less nutritious foods such as takeaway
short and long term consequences
hypertension leads to cardiovascular diesease
high blood cholesterol leads to obesity
constipation leads to colorectal cancer
fatigue leads to anemia
lack of calcium leads to osteoporosis
Australian guide to health eating
a visual diagram that helps that aims to reduce the short and long term consequences of nutritional imbalance. it shows the proportion of foods that should be consumed daily from the five food groups
food marketing techniques
immersive marketing
infiltration of sofia media
collection of personal data
location based mobile marketing
celebrity endorsements
product placements
social influencer
immersive marketing
intergrating advertising into a complete experience for the consumer
product placement
subtly promote their product through appearances in television, film and other media
celebrity endorsements
getting celebrities to promote products to develop a relationship between the consumer and product
health star rating system
A voluntary labelling system that rates the overall nutritional profile of packaged food. Use it to compare similar products. ranging from 1/2 star rating to 5 stars the more better is is for you. It compares risk and protective nutrients. It’s a great at a glance comparison.
physical health examples
health body weight
freedom from illness
well functioning body systems
strong immune system
adequate energy levels
appropriate levels of fitness
ability to complete physical tasks adequately
mental health examples
low levels of stress and anxiety
process information to solve problems
high levels of confidence
positive thought patterns
emotional health examples
effectively respond and manage emotions
experience appropriate emotions
high levels of resilience
recognise and understand the range of emotions
social health examples
supportive network of friends
productive relationships with others
effective communication with others
ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations
why are saturated and trans fats considered bad fats
Saturated and trans fats are considered ‘bad fats’ due to the fact they increase low-density (LDL)
lipoprotein cholesterol, this can contribute to cardiovascular disease.
why are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats considered good fats
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are considered ‘good fats because they provide fuel
for the body as well as assisting in increasing HDL (high density lipoprotein) and lowering LDL which can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
cultural factors
Religion
Barrier:
• May restrict diet. For example, not eating meat/beef/seafood, foods that aren’t kosher or halal.
• Fasting
• Morally opposed to eating animal products
Enabler – exposure to a range of different foods
Ethnicity
• Think about what you had for dinner or what is in different cuisines. Compare Japanese foods to German food, or Italian food to English. Each cultural factor can be an enabler or barrier to healthy eating.
Gender
• Barriers: Men eat less fruit and vegetables due to lack of cooking skills and cost. Men are targeted through advertising to eat “manly” foods.
• Enablers: Females tend to be more conscious of food habits
political factors
Food policies and laws and trade arrangements
Food labelling
Health promotion
types of socioeconomic status
measure of persons social and economic position based on income
education
occupation
food shelter, maintaining employment
less likely to use preventative healthcare
