pdh yearly Flashcards
Define guidlines
a rule or a set of rules on how to behave in a situation
Define bulimia
A eating disorder with binge eating followed by guilt and often self-induced vomiting
Define fad diet
a diet that promises quick weight loss
Define anorexia
The abnormal lack or loss of appetite that leads to significant decline in weight.
Define dynamic
Characterised by continuous change, activity or progress.
Define additive
substance added to food to prelong or preserve life
Define expenditure
the aount of energy used to perform a task
Define obesity
increased body weight caused by excessive accumulation of fat.
benefits of maintaining a healthy diet
better mood, weight loss, disease and cancer prevention
circumstances that influence on an individuals food choices
family situatiojn, budget, culture, religion, occupation
food groups in a rounded diet:
- grains and cereals
- vegetasbles and legujmes
fruit
dairy
lean meats, poultry, nuts
ways to control portion sizes:
- smaller plates
- drink water with all meals
- eat slowly
- don’t eat from takeaway containers ( too big)
- don’t skip meals
Foods that contribute to dental diseases
sugar, acids, bacteria
Foods that contribute to osteoporosis
non-dairy diets (lack of calcium), high alcohol intake
Foods that contribute to cardiovascular disease
processed foods, sugar, fats, smoking