22 Questions
What is the primary function of protein in the diet?
To provide growth and repair for the tissues
Which type of lipids are considered the healthiest to include in the diet?
Unsaturated fats
What is a recommended daily routine for weight management?
Exercising for 30 minutes a day and drinking 200ml of trim milk
What nutrients do vegans need to ensure they get enough of in their diet?
Iron, Calcium, Protein, and Zinc
When cooking at high temperatures, which oil is recommended for use?
Rice Bran oil
What is the function of high-density lipoproteins in the body?
To remove cholesterol from the blood and tissues
What foods are most likely to cause sensitivity or allergy symptoms in young children?
Chocolate, strawberries, tomatoes
Which nutrient is crucial for preventing neural defects during pregnancy?
Folate
Which food is high in fibre?
1 cup frozen vegetables
What is the effect of soluble fibre on cholesterol levels?
It decreases cholesterol levels
At what age should infants start consuming regular cow's milk?
One year old
What is a key component of bone health?
Calcium
What is a key component of plant-based diets?
Whole grains
What is a common food allergen?
Nuts
What is the primary source of calcium and phosphorous in the diet?
Dairy products
Which of the following dietary habits is most likely to lead to weight management?
Eating foods that contain some sugars and less saturated fats
Which nutrient is essential for bone strength and is commonly found in animal products and seafood?
Vitamin B12
What is the primary function of antioxidants in the body?
To reduce the number of free radicals in the body
Which of the following food groups should be eaten in the greatest amounts on a daily basis?
Fruit and vegetables
What is the primary role of Vitamin D in the body?
Ensures calcium absorption
Which of the following diets is most likely to be deficient in Vitamin B12?
Vegan diet
What is the primary benefit of consuming a diet rich in antioxidants?
Reducing the risk of cancer
Study Notes
Nutrition Recommendations
- Eat fruits and vegetables the most on a daily basis
- Recommended dietary habits include eating foods with some sugars and less saturated fats
- Vitamin D is important for ensuring calcium absorption
Vitamin Deficiencies
- Lack of Vitamin B12 is more common in vegans or vegetarians due to a lack of animal products and seafood
- Vegans need to plan their diet closely to ensure they get enough iron, calcium, protein, and zinc
Food Sources
- Calcium and phosphorous are found in greatest amounts in dairy products
- Antioxidants are found in foods such as nuts, eggs, and fruits (but not in exercising daily and drinking lots of trim milk)
- Vegan diets exclude meat, poultry, fish, and eggs, making it essential to plan their diet closely
- Foods that are most likely to cause sensitivity or allergy symptoms in young children include chocolate, strawberries, and tomatoes
Important Nutrients
- Folate is the nutrient that protects against neural defects during pregnancy
- Protein's main role in the diet is to provide growth and repair for the tissues
- Unsaturated fats are the healthiest lipids to include in the diet
- High-density lipoproteins remove cholesterol from the blood and tissues
Fibre and Cooking
- Frozen vegetables contain more fibre than porridge, bran muffins, or white bread
- Rice Bran oil is recommended for use when cooking at high temperatures
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