Food in Daily Life and Macronutrient Digestion
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Which of the following is a political influence on the manufacturing industry?

  • Implementing safety guidelines for food production (correct)
  • Reducing advertising regulations
  • Promoting unhealthy food options
  • Increasing food prices

Which of the following organs is NOT an accessory organ in digestion?

  • Gallbladder
  • Pancreas
  • Liver
  • Stomach (correct)

Chemical digestion includes the mechanical breakdown of food by teeth.

False (B)

Misleading advertisements can help consumers make informed food choices.

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What enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?

<p>salivary amylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for when parents eat healthy foods to encourage their children to do the same?

<p>modelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

Political influences on consumer activism can lead to the increased demand for __________ products.

<p>organic</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process by which the oesophagus moves food down to the stomach is known as ______.

<p>peristalsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which macronutrient is absorbed as amino acids after digestion?

<p>Proteins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does repetition play in establishing healthy diets in children?

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Match the key terms with their definitions:

<p>Exposure = Showing children new foods Modelling = Adults eating healthy to set an example Repetition = Serving healthy meals consistently Context = Circumstances surrounding an event</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the enzyme with its respective role in digestion:

<p>Salivary amylase = Breaks down carbohydrates Pepsin = Breaks down proteins Lingual lipase = Breaks down fats Pancreatic amylase = Continues carbohydrate digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

The small intestine is responsible for the final absorption of undigested food.

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Consumer activism can lead to a decrease in the variety of healthy food options available.

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Give an example of a political influence that can impact the advertising industry.

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What is the main function of bile in digestion?

<p>To emulsify fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can social media influence food beliefs?

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Comfort eating is a behavior where individuals consume food to improve their mood.

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What is overconsumption of foods influenced by?

<p>Availability of choices and marketing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The media can promote ___________ diets without considering their consequences.

<p>restrictive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>Comfort eating = Using food to cope with feelings Sedentary behavior = Engaging in minimal physical activity Overconsumption = Eating more than needed Influencer promotion = Shaping food choices through social media personalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT contribute to the promotion of sedentary behaviors?

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Supersizing food portions is associated with healthier eating habits.

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How does the media influence poor body image?

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What is a common characteristic of fad diets?

<p>They often restrict or eliminate essential food groups. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Food knowledge does not impact one's wellbeing.

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What principles guide evidence-based research in the context of food?

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The criteria used to assess the validity of food information includes source, purpose, context, presentation of evidence, and _______.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Fad Diets = Diets that promise quick weight loss but often restrict nutrients Credible Sources = Information from trustworthy and reliable origins Evidence-Based Information = Using existing research to inform new studies Safe Food Practices = Methods to ensure food is prepared and stored safely</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can some contemporary food fads be harmful?

<p>They can lead to nutrient deficiencies over time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of food information is always to inform the public, not to sell products.

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What is the most severe reaction to food allergies that can potentially cause death?

<p>Anaphylaxis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

List one negative impact of food fads on health.

<p>They can cause nutrient deficiencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Food intolerances are similar to food allergies as they both involve an immune response.

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What nutrient is crucial for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects?

<p>Folate</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lactating women require an increase in __________ to maintain bone density.

<p>calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with food allergies?

<p>Sweating (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following nutrients with their importance for pregnant and lactating women:

<p>Folate = Prevent neural tube defects Iron = Support blood volume Protein = Maintain milk content Calcium = Support bone density</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name a common food that can trigger an intolerance.

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Celiac disease is a temporary intolerance to gluten.

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What is one effect of decreased biodiversity on agriculture?

<p>Poor quality crops and food insecurity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Climate change can lead to increased rainfall and less heat stress.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one solution to reduce water consumption in food production.

<p>Water recycling</p> Signup and view all the answers

Food packaging acts as a barrier and facilitates ______, preparation and consumption.

<p>transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the environmental issue with its corresponding solution:

<p>Greenhouse gas emissions = Buy local produce Water depletion = Water recycling Energy consumption = Use renewable energy Food waste = Recycling and composting</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of improper food packaging?

<p>Environmental pollution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using energy efficient technologies can reduce the environmental impact of food processing.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to decreased productivity in agriculture due to climate change?

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Flashcards

Digestion Process

Breaking down macronutrients into smaller molecules for absorption into the bloodstream and cells.

Mechanical Digestion

Physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces by teeth or stomach muscles.

Chemical Digestion

Breakdown of food using enzymes and digestive juices.

Gastrointestinal Tract

The pathway that food travels through during digestion.

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Main Digestive Organs

Organs where food actually passes through

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Accessory Digestive Organs

Organs that aid digestion but food does not pass through.

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Carbohydrate Digestion

Carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars, used for energy.

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Fat Absorption

Fats are absorbed as fatty acids and glycerol before mixing with lymphatic fluid for transport.

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Food Allergy

An immune system reaction to food, where the body mistakenly identifies it as harmful, making antibodies.

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Anaphylaxis

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

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Food Intolerance

A chemical reaction to food, not an immune response, often due to digestive issues.

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Celiac Disease

A chronic autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, damaging the small intestine.

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FODMAPs

Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols, certain types of carbohydrates that may cause distress in some people.

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Dietary needs - pregnant

Increased intake of folate, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, vitamins, and other nutrients to support baby's growth and prevent issues.

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Dietary needs - lactating

Increased nutrients for energy production, protein, calcium, and water to maintain milk production and bone health.

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Allergy Management

Avoiding the allergen, carefully checking labels, and understanding safety procedures to minimize exposure.

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Media's Role in Food

Media influences our food information, beliefs, choices, and values.

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Social Media & Food

Social media spreads food information, sometimes accurate, sometimes misleading.

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Food Choices (Influences)

Media shapes food choices through marketing, advertising, and seeing others' choices.

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Body Image & Food

Social media can negatively affect body image, leading to poor food choices.

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Restrictive Diets

Extreme diets often cut out essential nutrients, promoted by media without looking at consequences.

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Comfort Eating

Consuming food to deal with emotions, possibly influenced by media.

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Overconsumption Causes

Overeating is influenced by large portions, availability of fast and convenient foods, and marketing.

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Sedentary Behavior & Food

Lack of time to cook or exercise, convenience food, ease of transportation increase sedentary behavior and poor eating.

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Political Influences on Food

Government actions, advertising, and consumer choices influencing food production, marketing, and consumption.

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Food Sovereignty

The right to access healthy, ethically produced food.

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Food Choices Impact

How political influences on food systems affect the food people buy and eat.

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Behavioral Principles

Key ways to build healthy eating habits, especially in children.

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Exposure (Healthy eating)

Introducing children to new foods increasing the possibility of them eating it.

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Modeling (Healthy eating)

Parents and adults showing children how to eat healthily.

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Repetition (Healthy Eating)

Frequently serving healthy meals making the habit automatic.

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Food Knowledge Context

The situation influencing understanding of food (e.g., family, culture).

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Evidence-Based Research

Research using existing data and proven methods to support findings.

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Contemporary Food Fads

Trending food choices promoting health but not always supported by research.

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Fad Diets

Diets promising quick weight loss or health benefits but often harmful.

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Accurate Data Analysis

Analyzing data correctly to make informed decisions.

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Valid Food Information

Information about food choices that comes from trusted sources.

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Source Criteria

Is the food information coming from a credible and qualified expert?

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Food Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge and skills to make healthy food choices.

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AGHE & ADG

Guidelines for healthy eating: Australian and NZ nutrition guides.

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Biodiversity loss & crops

Reduced biodiversity can lead to lower quality crops with fewer nutrients, potentially causing food insecurity.

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Extinction & ecosystem recovery

Loss of animal and plant species, and slower recovery of habitats and ecosystems.

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Climate change effect on food

Changes in regional weather and climate that negatively affect food production, like decreased rainfall and heat stress.

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Food processing & environment

The environmental impacts of creating, packaging, transporting, selling, and consuming food in Australia.

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Energy use in food systems

High energy consumption in food production, processing, and transportation, causing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

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Waste in food packaging

Problem of packaging waste, pollution, and water use from producing the packaging.

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Food transportation impact

Greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel use from transporting food, especially when moving food over long distances.

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Food waste environmental effect

Food waste contributes to food insecurity and harms the environment, requiring resources for production that are wasted.

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Study Notes

Food in Daily Life

  • Food provides nourishment and fuel.
  • Appetite is the desire for food, a conditioned response and can be triggered by the senses.
  • Unlike hunger, appetite can be satisfied.
  • Satiety is the feeling of fullness. Different foods have varying abilities to create satiety.
  • Foods with a low glycemic index, high in protein, or high in carbohydrates help reach satiety.
  • Hunger is the need for food, the result of chemical changes when glucose levels are low.

Macronutrient Digestion

  • Main nutrients in food are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
  • Carbohydrates are sugars, starches, and cellulose (plant matter).
  • Monosaccharides are simple sugars (e.g., glucose).
  • Disaccharides are formed by joining two monosaccharides (e.g., sucrose, lactose).
  • Polysaccharides are many monosaccharides joined (e.g., starch).
  • Proteins are made of amino acids and chains. They build, maintain, and repair cells, and produce energy.
  • Fats are stored for long-term energy.
    • Saturated fats are from animal products (butter, sausages, bacon).
    • Unsaturated fats are from plant sources (fish oil, avocados).
    • Trans fats are artificially created (pies, pastries, butter).

Digestion Process

  • Digestion breaks down macronutrients into smaller molecules for absorption.
  • Mechanical digestion breaks down food into smaller pieces (e.g., chewing, stomach contractions).
  • Chemical digestion uses enzymes and digestive juices (e.g., salivary amylase, pepsin, pancreatic lipase).

Gastrointestinal Tract and Accessory Organs

  • Main organs: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.
  • Accessory organs: tongue, salivary glands, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
  • Salivary amylase starts digestion in the mouth.
  • Peristalsis moves food through the esophagus.
  • The stomach mixes food with gastric juices (killing bacteria, and breaking down proteins and fats).
  • The liver produces bile; the pancreas releases enzymes into the small intestine.
  • The small intestine digests and absorbs macronutrients through villi.
  • The large intestine absorbs water and remaining nutrients; waste is eliminated through the anus.
  • Carbohydrates are absorbed as simple sugars.
  • Proteins are absorbed as amino acids.
  • Fats are absorbed as fatty acids and glycerol.

Gut Microbiota and Health

  • Microbiota are microorganisms living in or on humans (bacteria, fungi, and viruses).
  • The large intestine contains more gut microbiota than the small.
  • Prebiotics are non-digestible carbohydrates.
  • Microbiota consume prebiotics and produce short-chain fatty acids for cellular energy and reduce inflammation.
  • Disruptions to the gut microbiota can negatively impact mental wellbeing.
  • Gut microbiota can influence hormone secretion (serotonin, dopamine).

Food Choices

  • Diets high in processed foods, sugars, red meat, fast food negatively impact gut bacteria.
  • Plant-based foods, prebiotics, probiotics, and resistant starch improve gut health.
  • Trends and fads affect food purchasing.
  • Age, sex, pregnancy, lactation, and activity influence dietary requirements.
    • Pregnant women need specific nutrients to prevent neural tube defects and support the baby's growth.
    • Lactating women need more energy and nutrients to produce milk.

Food Allergies and Intolerances

  • Allergies are immune system reactions to foods.
  • Symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening (anaphylaxis).
  • Food intolerances are chemical reactions (not an immune response).
  • Reactions can be delayed and vary widely.
  • Common causes include dairy, eggs, food additives, or flavour enhancers, or potentially chocolate, garlic, and fruits.
  • Celiac disease is caused by the intolerance to gluten.
  • Lactose intolerance affects the digestion of lactose.
  • FODMAP intolerance causes digestive discomfort.

Food Systems and the Environment

  • Food security is when all people have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
  • Food sovereignty is the ability to choose what you want to eat, where it comes from, and how it is grown.
  • Food citizenship is considering the impact of food choices on both personal health and the environment.
  • Climate change can impact food production through temperature changes or weather patterns.
  • Consumption and manufacturing impact the environment.
  • Packaging, transportation, and disposal of food waste can cause harm.
  • Environmental considerations for farming include fertilisers, pesticides, water, crop and animal choices, biosecurity, biodiversity, and climate change.

Food, Mental Health, and Wellbeing

  • Food can impact mental health by influencing dopamine and serotonin levels.
  • A diet high in salt, fat and sugar can reduce these hormone levels.
  • Antioxidants, Omega 3 fats, prebiotics, probiotics are linked to improved mental wellbeing.
  • Excessive amounts of fats, salt, and sugar can decrease mental wellbeing and cause mood swings.

Policy and Regulation

  • Food labeling standards determine details that must be on food labels.
  • Health claims for food have to meet specific standards.
  • Regulations for food advertisements and marketing.

Food Information and Accuracy

  • Credible sources of food information are essential to making responsible food decisions.
  • Understanding the origin, and production process of food is important.
  • Food labels must contain nutritional information.
  • Food advertisements and marketing contain claims that must have evidence and meet standards.

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Explore the fundamental concepts of food's role in our daily lives, including the differences between hunger and appetite, as well as the science of macronutrient digestion. Understand how different foods impact satiety and the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. This quiz will enhance your knowledge of nutrition and food science.

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