Foods made from milk that retain their calcium content are part of the group 2) Identify sources of essential nutrients • Carbohydrates - fruits, breads and grains, starchy vegetables and sugars • Protein – meat, fish, cheese, tofu, beans, lentils, yogurt, nuts, and seeds • Fat – omega-3-rich foods like fish, walnuts and vegetable-based oils • Vitamins –citrus fruits, strawberries and peppers • Minerals –bananas, potatoes and tomatoes. • Water – water , vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, eggs, soups 3) Explain the role of essential nutrients for health • Carbohydrate - supplies energy ,assists in the utilization of fats • Protein - helps build and repair body tissue, helps build antibodies • Fat - supplies energy, aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins • Vitamins - Vitamins help to regulate chemical reactions in the body • Minerals - contains calcium and magnesium are important for bone structure, and
Vegetable sources of protein, such as beans, nuts, and whole grains, are excellent choices, and they offer healthy fiber, vitamins and minerals. My vegetable intake is 2.1 cups and my recommended intake is the equivalent to 2.5 cups a day. The difference between the two is only .4 cups. Not too bad from what I am supposed to be taking. Vegetables have very good nutrients so when picking vegetables one should choose a variety of colors to get a variety of nutrients.
Eating variety of fruits and vegetable provides a multitude of health benefits. Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals fibre and many other nutrients. having a healthy balanced diet, exercising and eating at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day could reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. Poor nutrition affects children energy level, ability to concentrate and the ability to learn, it could also lead to illnesses. Part of a balanced diet is to have fruit and vegetables, it can help us stay healthy, and this is why we should try to eat a lot of it.
Can help you implement the recommendations in the DRIs b. Provides personalized food choices among a variety of food groups to help you create a balanced diet c. None of the above 11. Which of the following are food groups is MyPyramid? a. Grains, vegetables, milk, sweets, meat, beans b. Grains, fruits, alcohol, sweets, meat, beans c. Grains, vegetables, fruit, milk, meant, beans d. Grains, vegetables, sweets, milk, meat, beans 12. Which of the following foods is most nutrient dense?
The key to a healthy diet is selecting smart choices from every food group to get the most nutrition out of calories, finding a balance between food and exercise, and staying within daily calorie needs. Maintaining
This tells you what percentage of the calories you consumed came from each of the energy-yielding nutrients (protein, carbohydrate, fat) as well as the non-nutrient, alcohol. You will find this information on your profile page. 1.The US Dietary Goals are: Calories from protein: 12-20% Calories from carbohydrate: 45-65% Calories from total fat: 20-35% My Average intake was: Calories from protein: 12% Calories from carbohydrate: 39.8% Calories from total fat: 48.2% B. Discuss how your average daily intake of protein,
Unit 672 Promote nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings Hazel Marsh 1.1 There are main food groups which an individual must include in their diet in order for it to be balanced, they consist of; * Fruit and vegetables * Bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, and other starchy foods * Meat, fish, eggs, beans, and other non-dairy sources of protein * Milk and dairy foods * Food and drinks high in fat and/or
1.1 Outline the nutritional requirements of a healthy diet for children and young people The nutritonal requirements of a healthy diet for children and young people include: vitamins, minerals and protein, mixed with fibers which dont include salt and sugar. This ensures that the childs body is getting the correct amount of healthy foods. 1.2 Describe examples of healthy meals and snacks for children and young people For healthy meals and snacks for children we could provide lots of choice. Lots
TDA 2.14 1.1 Children need to be given a balanced diet which conforms to their cultural, ethnic and religious beliefs. A balanced diet consists of vitamin, minerals, water, protein, fats, carbohydrates and fibre. It is made up of different portions of nutrients these are:- 2 portions of protein obtained from meat 2 portions of protein obtained from dairy foods 5 portions of fruit and vegetables 1 and a half pints of fluid. There are two main functions of nutrients theses are to provide the body with material for growth and repair and to provide the body with energy. The nutrients are and help the body by :- Carbohydrates:- these are a source of energy as are fats and proteins they provide fibre that is good for maintaining children's bowels.
There are four vitamins that fall under the fat-soluble category; Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K. All have their own functions, benefits, and negative side effects when not consumed in moderation. Vitamin A helps with bone growth, tooth development, cell division, and gene expression. Dry, rough skin, decreased resistance to illness can happen with deficiency levels, while dry, itchy skin, headaches, loss of appetite, and severe birth defects can happen if too much vitamin A is consumed. Vitamin D helps with the hardening of bones and teeth as well as helps to