NutrientsSpecial Dietary needs

What you eat What you eat can either be a PROTECTIVE RISK FACTOR Make a list of risk and protective foods

Reduced Fat Eating too much fat and fatty foods can make you

fat. Obesity in Australia is on the rise OBESITY Having a BMI of 30 or over An increase in fatty cells around the body Fat is a concentrated source of energy but not the

preferred energy source

Saturated fats Are those that come from animal products Eg. Cream Meat Milk Butter Contribute to the obesity epidemic

Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats

These are good fats Can contribute to lowering cholesterol Lowering the risk of heart disease Eg. Olive oil Penuts avocado

List 20 food products high in sat fat

Is it an animal or plant source

Alternative foods For each food , determine an alternative that could be used to reduce fat intake Regular milk Coconut cream Cheddar cheese Macadamia nuts Vegetable oil Hot chips Sausages Butter Cream pastry

High Fibre Eating enough fibre is important for digestive and

bowel health By increasing Dietary fibre you reduce the risk of

bower cancer A diet high in fibre contains at least 30 g of fibre a

day Most Australians are not consuming enough fibre

today

Choose multigrain bread

Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables

Start your day with high fibre diet

Include legumes in your meal include pastas, salads and soups

Choose foods high in fibre by reading food product lables

Modify me Change the following breakfast menu to one that is

high in fibre, setting you up for a great day Coco pops Glass orange juice White toast strawberry jam

Food allergies There are a number of foods that can be the cause of

a food allergy Causing an adverse reaction for the person with the

allergy Common allergens Protein eggs

Milk Shellfish Sesame Soy nuts

Food allergy Food allergies can be fatal Avoid foods

Consuming the allergen causes the body’s immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the substance

Reactions are quick and can be severe, requiring urgent medical attention

Nut allergy Most common allergy Most from peanuts Anaphylaxis is the severe allergic reaction Touching, eating or smelling can cause a reaction Epipens are vital medication Injection of adrenalin

Anaphylaxis Can be triggered by by a number foods and insect

bites

Symptoms mild case Swelling of the mouth, face, lips and eyes Tingling sensation of the mouth Redness or hives Pain and vomiting

Anaphylaxis Symptoms of severe reaction

Swelling of the tongue Difficulty in breathing Wheezing or cough Difficulty in talking Pale complexion Loss of consciousness collapse

Food intolerances

Coeliac Disease Gluten intolerance

Disease of the small intestines that results in a permanent intolerance to gluten, the protein found in wheat, oats, barley and rye cereals

Consuming gluten damages the villi or surface area of the small intestine, preventing the absorption of nutrients

Gluten intolerance Symptoms Cramping and bloating Nausea Flatulence Diarrhoea Constipation Fatigue Irritability Anaemia Weight loss

Treatment Is a permanent gluten free diet Long term effect is calcium not being absorbed =

osteoporosis

Bowel damage and malnutrition due to the prevention of nutrient absorption

Foods to avoid = anything with gluten in it Foods to eat = gluten free products, fruit and

vegetables milk products

Lactose intolerance Is a condition where the body is unable to digest

lactose The sugar found in milk and milk products The body does not have sufficient amounts of the

enzyme lactase to break down the lactose to simple sugars for digestion

Symptoms Abdominal swelling or bloating Nausea Flatulence Diarrhoea Abdominal pain Some people can tolerate small amounts of lactose

and avoid drinking milk whereas others are more sensitive and have to avoid lactose all together

Foods to avoid Milk Chocolate Cream Ice-cream Custard Some cheese

Foods to choose Lactose free milk Soy milk Lactose free ice cream lactose free chocolate