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
Foods that contribute to obesity
processed foods, sugar, fats, alcohol, smoking, not enough exercise, not eating enough vegetables
What are factors that influence food choices and level of physical activity
time, media, taste, family influences, peers, influenceRs
energy expenditure:
metabolism and physical activity
energy intake:
food
What food group is the preferred fuel source?
carbs
What are carbs stored as?
glycogen
What does muscles use for energy?
glycogen
How does blood glucose levels effect the glycaemic index
the glycaemic index ranks carbs according to their level of blood glucose
What do high GI carbs do?
Release glucose into the blood stream rapidly
What type of foods are low in GI?
most fruits and vegetables
what do food additives do?
keep food fresh or enhance colour, flavour or texture
what are food miles?
a term used to define the distance food travels before it reaches the plate. The concept urges consumers to think about the trail food leaves- in packaging, transport or pollution.
How does nutrition effect your physical health?
more energy, less dental issues, keeping ideal body image
How does nutrition effect your emotional health?
feel good, better body acceptance, better relationships due to less stress, less chance of getting an eating disorder
How does nutrition effect your social health?
go out to restaurants, more likely to do physical activity, more likely to attend work/school
energy expenditure>energy intake= (weight loss or gain)
weight loss
energy intake>energy expenditure= (weight loss or gain)
weight gain
examples of superfoods
goji berries, broccoli, kale, blueberries …
someone with a healthy body image…
will have a better attitude towards health and value who they are
someone with a negative body image…
often feels repulsed by their body and unhappy with who they are and what they look like.
what can influence a persons body image
unattainable goals projected by friends, family, media, celebs, advertising and cultural background
ways to improve body image:
- be the best you can be
- recognise you are valuable
- aim at a high nutritional level
- remind yourself people come in all shapes and sizes
- try exercising as a stress releif
- remind yourself magazines are often airbrushed.
