Description of the Health Star Rating System - ANSWER A food selection tool that assists consumers to choose healthier alternatives in each product group by comparing 'like' products in the same group e.g. cereals.
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Description of the Health Star Rating System - ANSWER A food selection tool that assists consumers to choose healthier alternatives in each product group by comparing 'like' products in the same group e.g. cereals.
It uses a star system, from half to five stars on the front of packaging - the higher the number of stars, the healthier the product
Food marketing technique - Immersive marketing - ANSWER A food marketing technique that surrounds the customer with consistent messages about the brand - advertisements on TV, radio, social media, email. Companies will often create catchphrases and jingles to resonate with consumers - e.g. 'Red Bull gives you wings'
Food marketing technique - Location-based mobile marketing - ANSWER Is a food marketing technique which enables marketers to follow people through their mobile phone numbers and advertise when they are close to food outlets.
Food marketing technique - Product placement - ANSWER Is a food marketing technique in which certain products are consumed or form part of the setting of a television program or film. An example could be a character in a show drinking a particular brand of soft drink.
Food marketing technique - Celebrity endorsements - ANSWER Is a food marketing technique where contracts are made between high profile people and food manufacturers. The celebrity claims to enjoy the product or even puts their name on it, to encourage people to consume the item.
Food marketing technique - Social media influencers/bloggers - ANSWER A food marketing technique that uses social media influencers /bloggers to market products because these are seen as trusted sources of information. These people then promote the products through their social media channels.
Weakened bones and osteoporosis can be caused by low levels of which nutrients? - ANSWER Calcium and vitamin D
Weakened bones and osteoporosis can be caused by high levels of which nutrient. - ANSWER Sodium
A lack of fibre in the diet can cause weight gain and obesity because? - ANSWER This nutrient provides a feeling of fullness therefore a lack of this nutrient can lead to overeating and weight gain in the short-term and obesity in the long-term.
A lack of fibre can lead to constipation and colorectal cancer because? - ANSWER It assists in cleaning the digestive system by adding bulk to faeces.
Carbohydrates high in sugar can cause dental decay because? - ANSWER This nutrient provides a food source for bacteria in the mouth which produce acid which can damage tooth enamel.
A lack of which nutrient can lead to anaemia? - ANSWER Iron - which forms the 'haem' part of haemoglobin.
Sodium (salt) can cause high blood pressure (hypertension) because? - ANSWER High levels of this nutrient in the bloodstream can draw excess fluid out of the cells into the bloodstream. This increases blood volume.
Environmental factors that are barriers or enablers to healthy eating - ANSWER • Geographical location of supermarkets
• Geographical location of fast food outlets
• Housing
R in the REAL strategy to evaluate internet and nutrition apps validity is? - ANSWER Read the URL.
• Non-commercial sites, such as those ending in .org, .edu and .gov, are generally reliable sources.
• Websites with .com may be commercial sites trying to sell a product, and therefore may not be a reliable source of information.
E in the REAL strategy to evaluate internet and nutrition apps validity is? - ANSWER Examine the site's contents.
• What are the credentials of the author, publisher or organisation?
• Who funds the website or app?
• Check if the material is current.
A in the REAL strategy to evaluate internet and nutrition apps validity is? - ANSWER Ask about the author's name.
• Can you find the details of the author or publisher if you wish to contact them?
L in the REAL strategy to evaluate internet and nutrition apps validity is? - ANSWER Look at the links.
• What type of pages are they linking to? Are these credible sources and do they end in .gov, .edu, or .org?
Description of the Australian Guide to Health Eating - ANSWER A food selection model in the shape of a pie chart that is a visual representation of Australian Dietary Guidelines 2 and 3 and is intended to be used by consumers to guide their food intake. It shows the proportion of foods from each of the five food groups but does not include serving numbers or sizes.
Description of Nutrition Australia's Healthy Eating Pyramid - ANSWER This food selection model is a pictorial food selection model in the shape of a pyramid and divided into four layers to show the foods from the five food groups individuals should eat and in what proportions.
This model also encourages consuming a variety of foods, healthy fats, drinking water, flavouring food with herbs and spices and limiting salt and added sugar.
Who created the Healthy Eating Pyramid? - ANSWER Nutrition Australia
Who created the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating - ANSWER The federal government
What are first 2 layers of the Healthy Eating Pyramid called and what do they contain? - ANSWER Foundation layers, vegetables, fruit and grain (cereal) foods
On what food model does an x appear and what is it telling us? - ANSWER Healthy Eating Pyramid, "limit salt and added sugar"
How many food groups are there - ANSWER 5
What does the Australian Guide to Healthy recommend us to eat 'only sometimes and in small amounts' - ANSWER Cakes, lollies, alcohol, sports drinks, pies, hot chips
Disadvantage of the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating - ANSWER Doesn't provide information on portion sizes or specific amounts of food
Which food model recommends drinking water with a green tick? - ANSWER Healthy Eating Pyramid
What does the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating recommend we use small amounts of? - ANSWER Olive oil, vegetable oil and margarine
How many layers are there on the Healthy Eating Pyramid? - ANSWER 4
Which food selection model has the following written advice - 'Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five food groups. Drink plenty of water.' - ANSWER Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
What food group does both the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the Healthy Eating Pyramid recommend you consume the most? - ANSWER Vegetables
What is a strength/advantage of both the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the Healthy Eating Pyramid? - ANSWER Visual representation (show pictures) of foods in the five food groups and the proportion that the five food groups should be consumed
Vitamin C - ANSWER Promotes adequate function of the immune system - which is the body's defence against infections and disease.
Carbohydrates - ANSWER 1. The body's preferred fuel source for energy
2. Is stored as fat if not used for energy production and can, therefore, contribute to obesity and related conditions - type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers
Fats - ANSWER 1. Fuel for energy.
Provide 37 kilojoules per gram.
2. Development and maintenance of cell membranes (outside walls of cells).
3. Excess consumption can lead to weight gain and conditions associated with obesity such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers e.g. breast.
Protein - ANSWER 1. Main function is to build, maintain and repair body cells. (e.g. skin, nails, muscle)
2. Fuel for producing energy - 17kJ per gram
Calcium - ANSWER This mineral is required for the strengthening of hard tissues-bone, teeth and cartilage
Deficiency of this mineral can lead to tooth decay, weak bones, fractures and osteoporosis in later life.
Iron - ANSWER Forms the 'haem' component of haemoglobin which is the oxygen-carrying component of red blood cells.
A person who does not get enough of this nutrient may develop anaemia
Water - ANSWER 1. Important for chemical reactions
2. Key component of cells, tissues and systems, and is required for them to carry out their functions. i.e. muscular contractions
3. Key component of blood, especially plasma
4. Assists in weight management as it contributes no kilojoules to energy intake
5. Lack of this can lead to dehydration.
Macronutrients - ANSWER Nutrients that are required in large amounts such as carbohydrates, fats and protein
Micronutrients - ANSWER Nutrients that are required in smaller amounts such as vitamins and minerals
Vitamin D - ANSWER 1. Required for the absorption of calcium from the intestine into the bloodstream.
2. Essential in the strengthening of bones and teeth.
3. Deficiency can lead to weak bones, fractures, osteoporosis and tooth decay.
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