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Which of the following is a political influence on the manufacturing industry?
Which of the following is a political influence on the manufacturing industry?
Which of the following organs is NOT an accessory organ in digestion?
Which of the following organs is NOT an accessory organ in digestion?
Chemical digestion includes the mechanical breakdown of food by teeth.
Chemical digestion includes the mechanical breakdown of food by teeth.
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Misleading advertisements can help consumers make informed food choices.
Misleading advertisements can help consumers make informed food choices.
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What enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?
What enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?
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What is the term used for when parents eat healthy foods to encourage their children to do the same?
What is the term used for when parents eat healthy foods to encourage their children to do the same?
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Political influences on consumer activism can lead to the increased demand for __________ products.
Political influences on consumer activism can lead to the increased demand for __________ products.
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The process by which the oesophagus moves food down to the stomach is known as ______.
The process by which the oesophagus moves food down to the stomach is known as ______.
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Which macronutrient is absorbed as amino acids after digestion?
Which macronutrient is absorbed as amino acids after digestion?
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What role does repetition play in establishing healthy diets in children?
What role does repetition play in establishing healthy diets in children?
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Match the key terms with their definitions:
Match the key terms with their definitions:
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Match the enzyme with its respective role in digestion:
Match the enzyme with its respective role in digestion:
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The small intestine is responsible for the final absorption of undigested food.
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.
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.
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?
What is the main function of bile in digestion?
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How can social media influence food beliefs?
How can social media influence food beliefs?
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Comfort eating is a behavior where individuals consume food to improve their mood.
Comfort eating is a behavior where individuals consume food to improve their mood.
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What is overconsumption of foods influenced by?
What is overconsumption of foods influenced by?
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The media can promote ___________ diets without considering their consequences.
The media can promote ___________ diets without considering their consequences.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Which factor does NOT contribute to the promotion of sedentary behaviors?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the promotion of sedentary behaviors?
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Supersizing food portions is associated with healthier eating habits.
Supersizing food portions is associated with healthier eating habits.
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How does the media influence poor body image?
How does the media influence poor body image?
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What is a common characteristic of fad diets?
What is a common characteristic of fad diets?
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Food knowledge does not impact one's wellbeing.
Food knowledge does not impact one's wellbeing.
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What principles guide evidence-based research in the context of food?
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 _______.
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:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Why can some contemporary food fads be harmful?
Why can some contemporary food fads be harmful?
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The purpose of food information is always to inform the public, not to sell products.
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?
What is the most severe reaction to food allergies that can potentially cause death?
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List one negative impact of food fads on health.
List one negative impact of food fads on health.
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Food intolerances are similar to food allergies as they both involve an immune response.
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?
What nutrient is crucial for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects?
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Lactating women require an increase in __________ to maintain bone density.
Lactating women require an increase in __________ to maintain bone density.
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Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with food allergies?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with food allergies?
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Match the following nutrients with their importance for pregnant and lactating women:
Match the following nutrients with their importance for pregnant and lactating women:
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Name a common food that can trigger an intolerance.
Name a common food that can trigger an intolerance.
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Celiac disease is a temporary intolerance to gluten.
Celiac disease is a temporary intolerance to gluten.
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What is one effect of decreased biodiversity on agriculture?
What is one effect of decreased biodiversity on agriculture?
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Climate change can lead to increased rainfall and less heat stress.
Climate change can lead to increased rainfall and less heat stress.
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Name one solution to reduce water consumption in food production.
Name one solution to reduce water consumption in food production.
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Food packaging acts as a barrier and facilitates ______, preparation and consumption.
Food packaging acts as a barrier and facilitates ______, preparation and consumption.
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Match the environmental issue with its corresponding solution:
Match the environmental issue with its corresponding solution:
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Which of the following is a consequence of improper food packaging?
Which of the following is a consequence of improper food packaging?
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Using energy efficient technologies can reduce the environmental impact of food processing.
Using energy efficient technologies can reduce the environmental impact of food processing.
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What can lead to decreased productivity in agriculture due to climate change?
What can lead to decreased productivity in agriculture due to climate change?
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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.
