BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Unit 21: Nutrition P1 - Concepts Food enables your body to work functionally, grow and repair itself. Its main duty is to nourish and maintain the health of one both mentally and physically. The type of food eaten can affect the efficiency of these processes. It can be consumed in any form, a solid or liquid substance and can be taken into the body via the mouth, by tube or intravenously. Diet consists of the types of food eaten regularly and consumed by a person and the dietary habits of that individual.
Be careful here. Check examples in the book before answering! • Caloric density is amount of calories per gram of a food. 1. Avocados 2.
The food tools or guidance system for food groups that until 2005 had been symbolized by the basic food pyramid. That was replaced in 2011, and nutrition labels. This food guide is intended as a tool for us to eat more healthfully, giving us the means to measure our intake of many foods against what we should really be
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
One reason for this is the reliable contraception that has become available. This means partners can control their family size and also control the age they wish to have children. Another reason why birth rate has decreased is due to women’s change of position in society. Women have now become more equal within society and now have more equal education opportunities than men. This means women now have the choice whether to have a family or have a career.
There is also an option to input the food manually based on its nutrition information, and the built in calculator will tally the points. Another feature of the WW mobile application is a scanning tool, whereby a user may scan the barcode of a packaged item and upload the nutrition information automatically into the system. This feature is useful for tracking quickly as well as determining the point value ahead of time for planning purposes. I have used this feature in the grocery store to make decisions on purchases. The mobile application also includes a weight tracking tool.
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
3. Define the terms food, diet, and essential nutrient. Food- Any substance that provides nutrients. Diet- The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. Essential Nutrient- a nutrient required for normal body functioning 4.
you examine the plan of care to confirm the individual’s nutritional requirements 2. you work with individuals, key people and others to identify the level of support and type of nutrition the individuals require 3. you identify any preferences and support individuals to choose food and drink, ensuring that you take into account religious, cultural, other dietary wishes and preferences and the plan of care 4. you identify and acquire any specialist equipment and protective coverings that are required to enable the individuals to eat and drink 5. you prepare the environment so that it makes eating and drinking enjoyable, safe and allows maximum interaction between individuals and other people 6. you put on protective garments, wash your hands and prepare yourself to provide food and drink for individuals HSC214b Support individuals to get ready to eat and drink Performance Criteria You need to show that, 1. you identify with individuals, key people and others the support individuals need to prepare them to eat and drink 2. you provide active support to enable individuals to prepare to eat and drink in comfort and with dignity 3. prior to and following eating and drinking, you support individuals to meet their hygiene needs, according to their personal beliefs and preferences 4. you respond appropriately to questions and issues raised about the food and drink individuals are about to consume, their diet and any dietary requirements 5. you take appropriate action when questions and issues are outside your competence HSC214c Help individuals consume food and drink Performance Criteria You need to show that, 1. you work with individuals and others to identify the level and type of support they require to enable them to consume food and drink 2. you provide active support for individuals when they are consuming their food and
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat soluble. (Young & Anderson, 2008) Vitamin A plays an important role in many bodily functions such as bone growth, cell division, reproduction, vision, and gene expression. The eyes and skin, as well as mucus membranes in the nose, mouth throat and lungs also require vitamin A for moisture. Good sources of vitamin A include dairy products, liver, and fish. Beta carotene, which is found in fruits and vegetables, can be converted by the body into vitamin A.