What are the basic nutrients? - carbs (carbohydrates) fats and oils, protein, minerals, fibres, What are the food categories in the food pyramid? - vegetables and fruit, grains, dairies, meat and fish, sweets, What is meant by balanced diet? - A balanced diet contains an adequate amount of all the nutrients required by the body to grow, remain healthy and be disease-free. In addition, a healthy, balanced diet provides the necessary energy requirement, protects against vitamin, mineral, and other nutritional deficiencies, and builds up immunity., List varied types of restaurants. - self-service, all-you-can eat, fast-food, fine-dining restaurant, diner, cafeteria, food truck, food court, take-away, canteen, Tips to have a healthy diet. - starchy food with moderation, choose wholegrain or wholemeal, eat fresh fruit and vegetables every day, drink still mineral water, lean meat, fish or poultry, choose unsaturated fat, drink semi-skimmed milk, What is meant by vegetarianism? - The theory or practice of living solely upon vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, and nuts—with or without the addition of milk products and eggs., What is meant by veganism? - Veganism is the theory or practice of abstaining from the consumption and use of animal products. While some vegans avoid only animal-derived food, many others also exclude any items that use animals as ingredients., What eating disorders can you name? - bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating, List some eating related allergies. - nut, egg, fish, cocoa, honey, soy, What are the symptoms of a food allergy? - itching or eczema, swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat,, List some food intolerances. - Gluten, lactose (sugar), casein (protein), What are the symptoms of food intolerances? - diarrhoea, bloating, stomach issues, What is meant by  obesity? - Obesity is commonly defined as having too much body mass. A BMI of 30 or higher is the usual benchmark for obesity in adults., What are the causes of obesity? - Larger portions, processed packaged food, and junk food, excessive carbohydrate intake. Exposure to food and beverage advertising can influence what people eat. Lack of physical activity and sedentary lifestyle., What is GMO food? - Genetically modified foods are foods produced from organisms that have had changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering as opposed to traditional cross breeding., Why is it beneficial to produce GMO food? - increasing the quantity of yield, reducing the number of famines, more crops are produced so more products can be sold-->enhancing agriculture and economy, What are the concerns for GMO food? - less nutritious, may cause unknown allergic reactions, unexpected or harmful genetic changes, What is meant by pescatarian diet? - eating fish but not meat, Why is junk food considered unhealthy? - Contains high levels of fats, salt or sugar, and lacks nutrients such as fibre, vitamins and minerals, typically contains multiple chemicals, synthetic ingredients and preservatives., What are the causes of worldwide hunger? - war and conflict, food waste, poor economy, climate change, poverty,, What are the effects of worldwide hunger? - malnutrition, physical health problems, weakening the immune sytem effecting cognitive skills,,

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