pdh yearly Flashcards

1
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Define guidlines

A

a rule or a set of rules on how to behave in a situation

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2
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Define bulimia

A

A eating disorder with binge eating followed by guilt and often self-induced vomiting

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3
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Define fad diet

A

a diet that promises quick weight loss

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4
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Define anorexia

A

The abnormal lack or loss of appetite that leads to significant decline in weight.

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5
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Define dynamic

A

Characterised by continuous change, activity or progress.

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6
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Define additive

A

substance added to food to prelong or preserve life

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7
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Define expenditure

A

the aount of energy used to perform a task

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8
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Define obesity

A

increased body weight caused by excessive accumulation of fat.

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9
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benefits of maintaining a healthy diet

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better mood, weight loss, disease and cancer prevention

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10
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circumstances that influence on an individuals food choices

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family situatiojn, budget, culture, religion, occupation

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11
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food groups in a rounded diet:

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  • grains and cereals
  • vegetasbles and legujmes
    fruit
    dairy
    lean meats, poultry, nuts
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12
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ways to control portion sizes:

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  • smaller plates
  • drink water with all meals
  • eat slowly
  • don’t eat from takeaway containers ( too big)
  • don’t skip meals
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13
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Foods that contribute to dental diseases

A

sugar, acids, bacteria

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14
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Foods that contribute to osteoporosis

A

non-dairy diets (lack of calcium), high alcohol intake

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15
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Foods that contribute to cardiovascular disease

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processed foods, sugar, fats, smoking

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16
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Foods that contribute to obesity

A

processed foods, sugar, fats, alcohol, smoking, not enough exercise, not eating enough vegetables

17
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What are factors that influence food choices and level of physical activity

A

time, media, taste, family influences, peers, influenceRs

18
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energy expenditure:

A

metabolism and physical activity

19
Q

energy intake:

A

food

20
Q

What food group is the preferred fuel source?

A

carbs

21
Q

What are carbs stored as?

A

glycogen

22
Q

What does muscles use for energy?

A

glycogen

23
Q

How does blood glucose levels effect the glycaemic index

A

the glycaemic index ranks carbs according to their level of blood glucose

24
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What do high GI carbs do?

A

Release glucose into the blood stream rapidly

25
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What type of foods are low in GI?

A

most fruits and vegetables

26
Q

what do food additives do?

A

keep food fresh or enhance colour, flavour or texture

27
Q

what are food miles?

A

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.

28
Q

How does nutrition effect your physical health?

A

more energy, less dental issues, keeping ideal body image

29
Q

How does nutrition effect your emotional health?

A

feel good, better body acceptance, better relationships due to less stress, less chance of getting an eating disorder

30
Q

How does nutrition effect your social health?

A

go out to restaurants, more likely to do physical activity, more likely to attend work/school

31
Q

energy expenditure>energy intake= (weight loss or gain)

A

weight loss

32
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energy intake>energy expenditure= (weight loss or gain)

A

weight gain

33
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examples of superfoods

A

goji berries, broccoli, kale, blueberries …

34
Q

someone with a healthy body image…

A

will have a better attitude towards health and value who they are

35
Q

someone with a negative body image…

A

often feels repulsed by their body and unhappy with who they are and what they look like.

36
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what can influence a persons body image

A

unattainable goals projected by friends, family, media, celebs, advertising and cultural background

37
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ways to improve body image:

A
  • 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.