SAC 3 - Unit 3 - Australian eating patterns Flashcards
why is there a trend towards consuming snack foods
- busy lifestyles
- reduces hinger pangs
- prevents a big drop in blood sugar
who would buy snack foods
-people who are busy
-to reduce portion size
-loose weight
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diet related conditions to fat
high blood pressure diabetes stroke heart disease fatty liver disease
diet related conditions to sugar
diabetes heart disease some cancers sugar glucose levels increase overweight obesity
diet related conditions to salt
high blood pressure stroke heart disease osteoporosis stomach cancer kidney disease
what are the two good fats
monounsaturated fats
polyunsaturated fats
what are the two bad fats
unsaturated fats
saturated fats
benefits to the consumer for the health star rating
- provides a quick and easy way to compare similar packaged foods
- instead of reading the nutritional panel its easier to just look at the star rating
what is the reason for trend in gluten free foods
loose weight
reduce celiac disease likability
increase energy levels
examples of gluten free cereals and grains
weeds big cornflakes quinoa teff oats
examples of gluten free foods
fruit vegetables fresh meat whole grains dairy foods seafood oils nuts and seeds
what are superfoods
they have high concentrations of nutrients
examples of superfoods
kale spinnach blueberries eggs salmon yoghurt
dietary guidline 1
to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutrients food and drinks to meet your engird needs
dietary guidline 2
to enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these 5 food groups vegetables fruit grains foods milk, yoghurt, cheese leans meats
