Understanding Special Diets and Managing Obesity
Explore the impact of nutrients on our bodies, causes of special diets, health issues linked to certain diets like obesity and vegetarianism, and dietary guidelines to manage conditions like CHD and Coeliac disease. Delve into the challenges of childhood obesity in Ireland, reasons for overeating, health consequences, and recommended dietary changes. Discover key nutrients, food functions, and lifestyle changes to combat diseases and maintain a healthy weight.
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revise the nutrients in food and their functions Discuss the causes of certain special diets Name the health problems associated with certain special diets. Highlight the dietary guidelines associated with special diets
Nutrient Nutrient Function Function PROTEIN CARBOHYDRATES FATS VITAMINS Growth Energy Heat & energy C: Immune system D: Healthy bones MINERALS Calcium: healthy bones Iron: healthy blood WATER Hydrate
1. Obesity 2. Vegetarian 3. CHD : Coronary Heart Disease 4. Coeliac disease
Obesity means being 20% + above the normal weight for your height.
Sedentary - tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.
What does the World Health Organisation say about childhood obesity in Ireland? What does Dr Devlin say about Obesity in Ireland? What does Dr Cody say the health consequences of our obesity problem will be on children? "Irish children are too sedentary" (keyword!!!!) - Discuss
Overeating Lack of exercise Low income Emotional reasons: comfort eat when sad
Stroke High blood pressure Diabetes Varicose veins
Eat less fatty and sugary foods Eat low fat foods Eat high fibre foods Eat plenty of fruit and veg. Drink plenty of water Do not fry food
Porridge with low fat milk 2 slices brown bread Glass of orange juice
Brown bread salad sandwich Low fat yoghurt Piece of fruit Bottle of water
Caesar Salad Chicken Stirfy and Brown Rice Fruit Salad
1. Lacto vegetarians: Lacto vegetarians: do not eat meat or fish. 1. 2. Vegans Vegans: eat only plant foods. 2. 3. OVER TO YOU research 2 other types of vegetarian
Textured vegetable protein (TVP), made from soya beans. Tofu, made from soya milk.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS6pSnej zZU&feature=related
What is tofu made from?? Explain in a few sentences how Tofu is made
Family members are vegetarian Don't like meat Believe killing animals is cruel Religion Cool image
A Vegetarian Diet A Vegetarian Diet Advantage: High fibre diet Low saturated fat diet which helps prevent CHD Advantage: Disadvantage: Lack of Vitamin B in diet Diet may lack iron and calcium Disadvantage:
Vegetable Soup with Brown bread Vegetarian pizza and wedges Fresh fruit salad
CHD=narrowing of the small blood vessels that give blood and oxygen to the heart.
Reduce intake of: saturated fat Reduce intake of: Increase intake: unsaturated fat high fibre foods Increase intake: Avoid: Smoking/ alcohol/ stress Avoid: Exercise
Salad/Soup Baked white fish/ Green beans/Baked potato Fruit Salad
People with coeliac disease are unable to digest a particular protein called Gluten. Gluten. Symptoms: pains in the stomach, diarrhoea and growth problems
Name 5 symptoms of Coeliac disease What cereals should Coeliac's avoid?
Wheat Flour Bread Pasta Cakes Biscuits Oats Porridge Barley Rye, Stuffing Sausages
Gluten Free Cereal ( fibre) Gluten free Bread ( fibre & Carbohydrates) Boiled Egg ( protein & Iron) Orange Juice ( Vitamin C)
Vegetable Soup(Vitamins & Minerals) GF Brown Bread (Fibre & Carbohydrates) Yoghurt ( Calcium & Vitamin D) Piece of Fruit (Vitamin & Minerals) Water
Chicken Caesar Salad ( Protein & Vitamins & Minerals) Chicken Curry ( Carbohydrates & Protein) Fruit Salad (Vitamins & Minerals) Water
Q7 2019: Fibre Q7 2018: CHD Coronary Heart Disease Q7 2017: Obesity https://www.examinations.ie/tmp/1584096687_5674117.pdf Q7 2016: Coeliac https://www.examinations.ie/tmp/1584096657_2324184.pdf Q7 2015: Fibre Q7 2014: Vegetarian Q7 2013: CHD Q 7 2012: Coeliac Q7 2011: Obesity Q8 2010: Vegetarian Q7 2009: CHD Q7 2008: High fibre Q8 2007: Coeliac Q8 2006: Obesity Q7 2005: Vegetarian Q8 2004: Coeliac https://www.examinations.ie/tmp/1584093885_3304710.pdf
