Food Nutrition: Healthy Eating, Health and Fitness

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Contents
Part A: Healthy Eating, Health and Fitness:..............................................................................2
1. What are the adverse effects of poor nutrition on health?..............................................2
2. Identify 3 common chronic diseases and explain their link to poor nutrition.................2
3. Explain the relation between diet and exercise in promoting health..............................2
4. Distinguish between healthy fat and not so healthy fat using food examples................2
5. What problems can be caused by too little or too much salt and sugar in diet...............3
6. Give a brief description of the food groups listed below and how they relate to dietary
guidelines:..............................................................................................................................3
a. Fats, oils, sweets..............................................................................................................3
b. Dairy................................................................................................................................3
c. Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts and legumes....................................................................4
d. Fruits and vegetables.......................................................................................................4
e. Breads and Cereals..........................................................................................................4
7. For each of the groups below give a definition of what they are, explain their role and
state the recommended daily intake:......................................................................................4
a. Carbohydrates.................................................................................................................4
b. Protein.............................................................................................................................4
c. Vitamins and Minerals....................................................................................................4
d. Fluids and electrolytes.....................................................................................................5
Part B: Advise Clients:...............................................................................................................5
1. Outline underlying principles of healthy eating..............................................................5

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2. How should dietary intake be modified for those who regularly exercise......................5
3. Dietary trends may include ‘Fad’ or popular diets, nutritional supplementation or
healthy eating ergogenic aids. Research and document 2 current dietary trends and describe
the perceived advantages and disadvantages of each.............................................................6
The 5:2 Diet:......................................................................................................................6
The Paleo Diet:...................................................................................................................6
Part C: Nutrition and Body Composition...................................................................................6
1. Using examples, define body composition measures. Why personal trainer does uses
them........................................................................................................................................6
2. Explain the link between diet and body composition.....................................................7
3. Define Energy systems and energy substrates. How are they linked?............................7
Part D: Supporting Clients.........................................................................................................7
1. Outline at least 3 strategies to promote body satisfaction...............................................7
2. How does nutrition relate to body satisfaction................................................................8
3. Identify indicators of poor body image...........................................................................8
Part E: Referrals:........................................................................................................................8
1. Briefly describe the limitations of a fitness instructor in providing healthy eating
information.............................................................................................................................8
2. Identify 5 examples of gastrointestinal disorders............................................................8
3. Identify 3 other medical conditions that would need referrals and the appropriate
medical or allied health professional to which you would make the referral........................9

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4. Identify 4 health eating or dietary concerns that would require referral to a suitable
medical or allied health professional......................................................................................9
Part F: Digestive System:...........................................................................................................9
1. Describe the components and function of the digestive system.....................................9
2. Describe the process of digestion and absorption.........................................................10
3. What is the role of enzymes in the breakdown of food for energy?.............................10