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What is the primary function of protein in the diet?
What is the primary function of protein in the diet?
- To provide growth and repair for the tissues (correct)
- To provide energy for the body's processes
- To transport electrolytes and hormones
- To reduce cholesterol levels in the body
Which type of lipids are considered the healthiest to include in the diet?
Which type of lipids are considered the healthiest to include in the diet?
- Trans fatty acids
- Polysaturated fats
- Unsaturated fats (correct)
- Saturated fats
What is a recommended daily routine for weight management?
What is a recommended daily routine for weight management?
- Exercising for 60 minutes a day and drinking 400ml of trim milk
- Exercising for 45 minutes a day and drinking 300ml of trim milk
- Exercising for 15 minutes a day and drinking 100ml of trim milk
- Exercising for 30 minutes a day and drinking 200ml of trim milk (correct)
What nutrients do vegans need to ensure they get enough of in their diet?
What nutrients do vegans need to ensure they get enough of in their diet?
When cooking at high temperatures, which oil is recommended for use?
When cooking at high temperatures, which oil is recommended for use?
What is the function of high-density lipoproteins in the body?
What is the function of high-density lipoproteins in the body?
What foods are most likely to cause sensitivity or allergy symptoms in young children?
What foods are most likely to cause sensitivity or allergy symptoms in young children?
Which nutrient is crucial for preventing neural defects during pregnancy?
Which nutrient is crucial for preventing neural defects during pregnancy?
Which food is high in fibre?
Which food is high in fibre?
What is the effect of soluble fibre on cholesterol levels?
What is the effect of soluble fibre on cholesterol levels?
At what age should infants start consuming regular cow's milk?
At what age should infants start consuming regular cow's milk?
What is a key component of bone health?
What is a key component of bone health?
What is a key component of plant-based diets?
What is a key component of plant-based diets?
What is a common food allergen?
What is a common food allergen?
What is the primary source of calcium and phosphorous in the diet?
What is the primary source of calcium and phosphorous in the diet?
Which of the following dietary habits is most likely to lead to weight management?
Which of the following dietary habits is most likely to lead to weight management?
Which nutrient is essential for bone strength and is commonly found in animal products and seafood?
Which nutrient is essential for bone strength and is commonly found in animal products and seafood?
What is the primary function of antioxidants in the body?
What is the primary function of antioxidants in the body?
Which of the following food groups should be eaten in the greatest amounts on a daily basis?
Which of the following food groups should be eaten in the greatest amounts on a daily basis?
What is the primary role of Vitamin D in the body?
What is the primary role of Vitamin D in the body?
Which of the following diets is most likely to be deficient in Vitamin B12?
Which of the following diets is most likely to be deficient in Vitamin B12?
What is the primary benefit of consuming a diet rich in antioxidants?
What is the primary benefit of consuming a diet rich in antioxidants?
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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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