Food and Nutrition

Dylan Richards
M5

21st May 2014
Ms. Rogers

CONTENTS




TASK 1 NUTRIENTS


SECTION 1.1 - DEFINITION OF NUTRIENTS 4
SECTION 1.2 SIX MAIN NUTRIENTS


TASK 2 MACRONUTRIENTS


SECTION 2.1 PROTEIN 5
SECTION 2.1.1 ROLE IN BODY
SECTION 2.1.2 DAILY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 2.1.2 FOOD SOURCES
SECTION 2.2 - CARBOHYDRATES
SECTION 2.2.1 ROLE IN BODY
SECTION 2.2.2 DAILY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 2.2.3 FOOD SOURCES
SECTION 2.3 LIPIDS
SECTION 2.3.1 ROLE IN BODY
SECTION 2.3.2 DAILY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 2.3.3 FOOD SOURCES

TASK 3 MICRONUTRIENTS


SECTION 3.1 FOUR MICRONUTRIETS AND FOOD SOUCES 6
SECTION 3.2 ROLE IN BODY WITHR EXAMPLES

TASK 4 WATER


SECTION 4.1 ROLE IN BODY 7
SECTION 4.2 FOUR FOOD SOURCES

TASK 5 FOOD SELECTION MODELS


SECTION 5.1 HEALTHY LIVING PYRAMID 8
SECTION 5.1.1 PURPOSE
SECTION 5.1.2 FEATURES
SECTION 5.1.3 DISADVANTAGES AND ADVANTAGES
SECTION 5.2 AUSTRALIAN GUIDE TO HEALTHY EATING 9
SECTION 5.2.1 PURPOSE
SECTION 5.2.2 FEATURES
SECTION 5.2.3 DISADVANTAGES AND ADVANTAGES

TASK 6 CONSUMPTION IN LAST 24 HOURS


SECTION 6.1 TABLE 10
SECTION 6.2 FOOD SELECTION MODEL

TASK 7 DIETING


SECTION 7.1 DESCRIPTION 11
SECTION 7.2 COMPARISON WITH FOOD SELECTION MODEL
SECTION 7.3 SUGARS AFFECT ON HEALTH

BIBLIOGRAPHY 12


































TASK 1 NUTRIENTS


1.1 A Nutrient is a source of nourishment

1.2 Food sources include carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and
water.











































TASK 2 MACRONUTRIENTS


2.1 PROTEIN

2.1.1 Proteins function in the human body is to build new cells and fix damaged
cells in the body. During certain stages of human life, protein is especially
significant for growth. They also maintain muscle mass, hormone production,
enzyme production, maintenance of immune system and to provide energy when
carbohydrates are not available.

2.1.2 10-35% protein is required for a healthy diet.

2.1.3 - Protein is found in egg and beans

2.2 CARBOHYDRATE

2.2.1 - Carbohydrates function in the human body is to provide energy.
Carbohydrates are significant for your brain, nervous system, kidneys and
muscles.

2.2.2 45-65% carbohydrates is required for a healthy diet.

2.2.3 Carbohydrates are found in potatoes and watermelon.

























TASK 3 MICRONUTRIENTS


3.1 Iron red meat
Copper nuts
Chromium wheat bread
Zinc Beans

3.2 Micronutrients help with healthy growth and development. Calcium
contributes to development of bones and teeth. Iron contributes to metabolism
and energy balance. Magnesium contributes to the prevention of heart disease
by controlling the rhythm of heartbeats and muscular activity in the heart.




































TASK 4 WATER


4.1 - Waters role in the human body is essential because it helps nearly ever part
of the human body to work well. Water brings nutrients and oxygen to all cells in
the human body; water moistens oxygen and is required for breathing.

4.2 Food sources containing water include: cucumber, pineapples, grapefruit
and strawberries








































TASK 5 FOOD SELECTION MODELS


5.1 HEALTHY LIVING PYRAMID

5.1.1 - The healthy living pyramid is a guideline to show what type of foods we
should have in our diet and in what proportions we should eat them, it is
presented in a pyramid. There are guidelines to indicate that exercise is needed
in a healthy diet, the amount of water needed in our diet and how much salt.

5.1.2 - The bottom layer of the pyramid features the healthiest food and that are
essential to a healthy diet. These foods must be eaten more than both of the
above sections. Another feature of this pyramid is the feet underneath the
pyramid and the white text Move More.Move More, which indicates that
exercise is essential for a healthy diet. A 3
rd
feature of this pyramid is the tap and
saltshaker along the side of the pyramid which is encouraging water
consumption and to not use salt in order to sustain a healthy diet.

5.1.3 - An advantage of this diagram is that it is providing guidelines on how to
have a healthy diet and if it is followed the outcome will be beneficial. A
disadvantage however is that the diagram does not include an exact amount of
how much of each section can be eaten, how much water should be drunk and
how much
exercise is
required for a
healthy diet.




















TASK 5 FOOD SELECTION MODELS


5.2 AUSTRALIAN GUIDE TO HEALTHY EATING

5.2.1 - The Australian guide to healthy eating is a guideline that groups different
types of foods to show how to maintain a healthy diet, it is presented in a circle
diagram. It also indicates how much of an array of unhealthy foods should be
eaten and how often.

5.2.2 - The yellow section of the circle presents a variety of foods that are
classified as grain (cereal) foods. The yellow section is bigger than a quarter of
the circle meaning that more than a quarter of your diet should consist of cereals
high in fiber. There is a small section on the bottom left corner that indicates that
canola oil, olive oil, vegetable oil and margarine that should be used in small
amounts. Another feature of this diagram is the glass of water in the top right
corner and should be consumed as much as vegetables and beans.

5.2.3 - An advantage of this diagram is that the main categories of food and how
much should be consumed in a healthy diet are shown. A disadvantage of this
diagram is that there is no exact amount of how much food should be consumed.




























TASK 6 FOOD SELECTION MODELS


6.1 -

6.2 - Fish is a difficult food to place into the food selection model. This is because
not every fish will be equal in size, which can alter the amount of protein,
carbohydrate, and fat the consumer is consuming. If the food selection model
provides an exact weight/length to categorize how much should be eaten, it
would be heard for the consumer to match those measurements exactly.





























Australian guide to healthy eating Healthy living pyramid
Water, carrots, lamb, lettuce, tomatoes,
cheese, cucumber, white-bread, egg,
bacon, butter, milk
Egg, bacon, carbonated soft drinks,
lettuce, corn chips, avocado, carrots,
lamb, tomatoes, cheese, cucumber,
white-bread, water, butter, milk, tuna
TASK 7 DIETING


7.1 Dieting is the act of consuming a regulated amount of food usually to
control ones body weight.

7.2 Day 1 for the Jenny Craig 5000kj planned menu is: oven baked muesli,
cup non fat milk, 1 orange, hearty beef pie, garden salad, 1 carrot, cheese twists,
1 apple, chicken fettuccine, 1 cup broccoli, 1 cup green beans, 1 cup zucchini, 2/3
cup fat free yoghurt. When compared to the healthy living pyramid we see that
every section of the pyramid is used in this diet.

7.3 The overconsumption of eating foods high in sugar regularly has a negative
affect on physical health. Sugar can cause tooth decay and can overload the liver.
Overloading the liver with sugar can cause liver diseases. Sugar also has the
ability to give you cancer, it is addictive and can cause you too put on excess
weight.
































BIBLIOGRAPHY

First reference: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Nutrients
Second reference: http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/6-essential-nutrients-
functions-4877.html
Third reference: http://www.worldofmolecules.com/foods/
Fourth reference: http://www.self.com/blogs/flash/2011/08/6-high-fat-foods-
that-are-good.html
Fifth reference: http://www.marieclaire.com/health-fitness/advice/water-rich-
foods-to-beat-bloat
Sixth reference: http://www.livestrong.com/article/355090-what-are-
functions-of-proteins-carbohydrates-fats-water-vitamins-and-minerals/
Seventh reference: http://www.livestrong.com/article/436094-what-role-do-
micronutrients-play-in-the-body/
Eighth reference:
http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/resource/healthy-living-
pyramid#.U4SJ4pSSxsY
Ninth reference: http://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/guidelines/australian-guide-
healthy-eating
Tenth reference:
http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=1049
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