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Nutrition assignment 1 P1, P2, M1, P3, M2, D1

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Unit 19 - Nutritional Health

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Nutritional Concepts, energy requirements ad Influences on diet Nutrition in health and social care Similarities and differences in nutritional and energy requirements of teenagers and older adults

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nutritional concepts
energy requirements ad influences on diet nutrition in health and social care
similarities and differences in nutritional and energy requirements of teenagers and older adults

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Nutritional Concepts, energy requirements ad Influences on diet
Nutrition in health and social care
Nutrition is the process of obtaining food necessary for health and growth. Good nutrition is
an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle combined with physical activity, which means
our diet can help us reach and maintain a healthy, weight and reduces the risk of chronic
diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Furthermore, there are two types of nutrients
known as macro nutrients which are nutrients, we need in relatively large quantities such as
fruit and vegetables. There are also micronutrients which are nutrients we need in relatively
small quantities such as fats and sugars like junk foods known as crisps and chocolates.
(Natural balance foods, 2019)
Food- There are many types of foods which have different nutrients in them. The 5 food
groups are known as carbohydrates, protein, dairy products, fruit and vegetables as well as fat
and oils. Food can be either solid or liquid which is taken through the mouth.
Diet- Everyone has a different diet depending on their size, gender and how tall they are.
Some people have vegetarian diets, for example whereas some have vegan diets meaning
they can’t eat foods from animals such as dairy or meat.
Meals- A meal is when a large amount of food is eaten during a specific time of the day,
some meals are healthier than others whereas some meals are pure in fat and oils such as fish
and chips for example. Many individuals usually eat 3 meals a day
Snacks- Snacks are small amount of foods which are eaten between meals such as biscuits or
crisps for example which are unhealthy. However, there are also healthy snacks such as
yogurt and fruit.
Nutrients- are in all foods which is used for the maintenance of growth and life which
provides energy. For example, fish is a source of many important nutrients, including protein,
vitamins and minerals.
Malnutrition- is when an individual has a lack of proper nutrition, which is caused by not
having enough to eat, or not having the right proportion of the right foods. For example, not
having enough protein in your diet can lead to malnutrition
Undernutrition- is when an individual doesn’t eat enough foods containing nutrients
necessary for growth and health. For example, not having enough foods containing vitamins.
Deficiency- is having a lack or shortage of something, for example iron deficiency is when an
individual doesn’t have enough iron within their body.
Overweight, obesity- Obesity is when an individual exceeds the amount they eat, which
means they have more than they consume and more than the calorie intake that they should
have, which leads to weight gain.

,Nutritional measures- is when you calculate your body fat by dividing your weight in
kilograms by the square of your height in meters, which tells you whether you are overweight
underweight or ideal weight.
Dietary intake- is a set of guidelines for the daily intake of nutrients, therefore the daily
allowance of the 5 food groups known as carbohydrates, protein, dairy products, fruit and
vegetables as well as sugars and fats. For example, ensuring that you don’t consume too
much sugar and fats.

Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables are things such as apples, pears grapefruits, plums, apricots, bananas,
mangoes, strawberries and blueberries. Fruit and vegetables contain vitamins and minerals,
which help keep us healthy. Vitamins are essential nutrients that our bodies need in small
amounts to work properly. For example, bananas contain minerals such as potassium, which
is good for our body as it is important for our nerves, muscles and our heart to function
properly. Furthermore, potassium also helps to lower blood sugar by balancing the negative
effects of salt. (Blood Pressure UK, Jamkit, 2008) Moreover another example of a fruit is
oranges which contains vitamin C, which is necessary for the growth, development and repair
of the body tissues.

, Dairy products
Dairy products are things such as milk, eggs, cheese and yoghurt. Dairy products contain
calcium which is needed in our diets to develop strong bones and teeth, which is why
children and babies need to drink a lot more milk than the elderly. Furthermore, it is
important that we have a lot of calcium in our diet as it is essential for blood clotting and
helps our muscles, heart and nerves to work efficiently. Calcium also activates certain
enzymes within our body which helps our body to function healthily. Calcium makes up most
of our bones and teeth and plays a huge role in nerve signalling. (Healthline, Ann Jennings,
July 27th, 2018)

Protein
Protein are things such as meats, eggs, poultry and fish. Protein is a vital nutrient which is
made up of amino acids, which is used by the body for growth and repair. Therefore, it is
important for children and infants in specific as well as for people who are ill or injured as it
helps their muscles grow and become stronger. Moreover, all the tissue within our body
contains proteins including our bones and hair, which is why it is important for us to have a
regular protein-based diet. The recommended daily intake of protein you should have in your
diet varies depending on age, size and gender. However, vegetarians are still able to have a
good source of protein from foods such as nuts, lentils, beans and soya.

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