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Nutrients

Nutrients. Special Dietary needs. What you eat. What you eat can either be a PROTECTIVE RISK FACTOR Make a list of risk and protective foods. Reduced Fat. Eating too much fat and fatty foods can make you fat. Obesity in Australia is on the rise OBESITY Having a BMI of 30 or over

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Nutrients

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  1. Nutrients Special Dietary needs

  2. What you eat • What you eat can either be a • PROTECTIVE • RISK FACTOR • Make a list of risk and protective foods

  3. Reduced Fat • Eating too much fat and fatty foods can make you fat. • Obesity in Australia is on the rise • OBESITY • Having a BMI of 30 or over • An increase in fatty cells around the body • Fat is a concentrated source of energy but not the preferred energy source

  4. Saturated fats • Are those that come from animal products • Eg. Cream • Meat • Milk • Butter • Contribute to the obesity epidemic

  5. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats • These are good fats • Can contribute to lowering cholesterol • Lowering the risk of heart disease • Eg. • Olive oil • Penuts • avocado

  6. List 20 food products high in sat fat • Is it an animal or plant source

  7. Alternative foods • For each food , determine an alternative that could be used to reduce fat intake • Regular milk • Coconut cream • Cheddar cheese • Macadamia nuts • Vegetable oil • Hot chips • Sausages • Butter • Cream • pastry

  8. High Fibre • Eating enough fibre is important for digestive and bowel health • By increasing Dietary fibre you reduce the risk of bower cancer • A diet high in fibre contains at least 30 g of fibre a day • Most Australians are not consuming enough fibre today

  9. Choose multigrain bread

  10. Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables

  11. Start your day with high fibre diet • Include legumes in your meal include pastas, salads and soups • Choose foods high in fibre by reading food product lables

  12. Modify me • Change the following breakfast menu to one that is high in fibre, setting you up for a great day • Coco pops • Glass orange juice • White toast strawberry jam

  13. Food allergies • There are a number of foods that can be the cause of a food allergy • Causing an adverse reaction for the person with the allergy • Common allergens • Protein eggs • Milk • Shellfish • Sesame • Soy • nuts

  14. Food allergy • Food allergies can be fatal • Avoid foods • Consuming the allergen causes the body’s immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the substance • Reactions are quick and can be severe, requiring urgent medical attention

  15. Nut allergy • Most common allergy • Most from peanuts • Anaphylaxis is the severe allergic reaction • Touching, eating or smelling can cause a reaction • Epipens are vital medication • Injection of adrenalin

  16. Anaphylaxis • Can be triggered by by a number foods and insect bites • Symptoms mild case • Swelling of the mouth, face, lips and eyes • Tingling sensation of the mouth • Redness or hives • Pain and vomiting

  17. Anaphylaxis • Symptoms of severe reaction • Swelling of the tongue • Difficulty in breathing • Wheezing or cough • Difficulty in talking • Pale complexion • Loss of consciousness • collapse

  18. Food intolerances

  19. Coeliac Disease • Gluten intolerance • Disease of the small intestines that results in a permanent intolerance to gluten, the protein found in wheat, oats, barley and rye cereals • Consuming gluten damages the villi or surface area of the small intestine, preventing the absorption of nutrients

  20. Gluten intolerance • Symptoms • Cramping and bloating • Nausea • Flatulence • Diarrhoea • Constipation • Fatigue • Irritability • Anaemia • Weight loss

  21. Treatment • Is a permanent gluten free diet • Long term effect is calcium not being absorbed = osteoporosis • Bowel damage and malnutrition due to the prevention of nutrient absorption • Foods to avoid = anything with gluten in it • Foods to eat = gluten free products, fruit and vegetables milk products

  22. Lactose intolerance • Is a condition where the body is unable to digest lactose • The sugar found in milk and milk products • The body does not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase to break down the lactose to simple sugars for digestion

  23. Symptoms • Abdominal swelling or bloating • Nausea • Flatulence • Diarrhoea • Abdominal pain • Some people can tolerate small amounts of lactose and avoid drinking milk whereas others are more sensitive and have to avoid lactose all together

  24. Foods to avoid • Milk • Chocolate • Cream • Ice-cream • Custard • Some cheese

  25. Foods to choose • Lactose free milk • Soy milk • Lactose free ice cream • lactose free chocolate

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