A food diary Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks Drinks Day 1 Muesli with almond milk and an apple 2 soft boiled eggs, pitta bread with olive oil spread, 4 slices cucumber, tomato and an apple Cod cooked in butter with oven cooked chips , carrot and peas 1/3 mango Chamomile tea 4 pints of water Day …
Definitions: Energy imbalance Energy is fuel for the body, it enables the body to function, renew, grow and repair. We get our energy from the macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and fats) found in the food that we eat. The energy we put in to the body needs to be equal to the energy we expend, this …
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Macronutrient Function Symptoms of deficiency Symptoms of excess Sources of macronutrient Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI) per day Carbohydrates: Sugars Provide energy, construction of body tissues and nerve cells Hypoglycemia (not enough sugar in the blood), feelings of hunger, ketosis (bad breath, confusion, tiredness, sickness), headaches, constipation Tooth decay, carbs become stored as fat, develop type …
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Analyse the sample meals suggesting alternatives to improve their overall nutritional balance of the meal. The meal is prepared for a family including a toddler, school aged child, male and pregnant female. Also consider budget limitations and that this is one meal out of the whole day. Meal 1: a. Ham sandwich on white bread …
This is a table to show key barriers to dietary change for different age groups. Highlighting which factors are easiest to change and how this change can be brought about. Age Group Key Barriers Easy to Change Pre-School Parents/ carers choose what food is provided Everything is new and some children are resistant to experimenting …
