Revision Questions
- Why is it important for pregnant women to consume sufficient dietary fibre?
- What is meant by the term 'lactation?' Explain why the mother needs a good supply of protein during lactation.
- Why is it important to establish good food habits during very early childhood? Explain how the diets of parents can influence what their children eat.
- Compare the Dietary Guidelines for Adolescents to the Dietary Guidelines for Australian Adults. Outline the differences and similarities.
- How can adolescents be encouraged to take responsibilities for their own nutrition?
- Explain how the nutritional requirements of adults are different to those of adolescents
- Why is it important for the elderly to select nutrient dense foods?
- Explain why females and vegetarians may develop anaemia.
- Compare the symptoms, causes and long term effects of anorexia and bulimia.
- Outline the risk factors for coronary heart disease. What dietary advice could you provide to a person who was at risk of developing heart disease?
- List 5 strategies you could adopt to avoid dental cavities.
- Some doctors suggest that one in every hundred girls in their late teens suffers from anorexia nervosa. What do you think may have led to the high incidence of this disorder amongst adolescents?
- Outline the role each major nutrient plays in sports performance.
- When many athletes cease to participate in sports they tend to gain weight. Why do you think this happens?
- Why is a vegetarian diet beneficial to health?
- Identify three meals that combine protein sources to provide a complete protein.
- Name and describe the different types of vegetarians. Explain any dietary difficulties that each may have.
- Identify the factors that you would need to consider when developing food menus for a nursing home.
- Identify the food safety issues that need to be considered when preparing and transporting food for bushwalking or camping.
- Suggest four foods suitable to take on a camping holiday. Provide a reason for each choice.
- Investigate the foods that are available from your school canteen. Suggest how the foods available could be modified to be more nutritious.