Health CAT - Nutrition by Ceejay

The importance of a well balanced diet

csvas1 — 2025-09-12 00:03:49 UTC

The importance of a well balanced diet is vital because it supplies the essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals that your body needs to function properly, maintain energy and to support your overall health. If we don't have a well balanced diet it results in increased risks of type 2 diabetes, strokes, heart diseases and obesity

The 5 food groups

csvas1 — 2025-09-12 00:17:40 UTC

There are 5 different food groups which all have their own daily intakes. The 5 food groups are

Vegetables and Legumes/beans

(5 servings a day)

Fruit

(2 servings a day)

Grains

(3-6 servings a day)

Lean meats and fish

(2.5-3 servings a day)

Dairy

(2.5-4 servings a day)

Importance of Micronutrients

csvas1 — 2025-09-12 00:22:14 UTC

Micronutrients are essential for health as they enable essential body functions such as enzyme production, growth, metabolism and immune responses.

Sample meal that includes Carbohydrates, protein and fats

csvas1 — 2025-09-12 00:27:47 UTC

A sample meal that includes carbohydrates, protein and fats can be

Carbohydrate: Sweet potatoes

Protein: Grilled chicken

Fats: Steamed vegetables

The function and importance of Carbohydrates, Protein and Fats.

csvas1 — 2025-09-12 00:33:53 UTC

Carbohydrates provides energy for daily functions, physical activity and brain function.

Protein is vital for building and repairing body tissue which includes muscles and bones, it is also vital for maintaining a strong immune system.

Fat serves as an energy source, building cells and tissues and providing insulation and protection for organs.

Risk Nutrient: Sugar

csvas1 — 2025-09-12 00:44:02 UTC

Sugar isn’t always bad. Our bodies need glucose, which is a type of sugar, for energy. The problem is that most people eat or drink way too much added sugar, the kind that’s put into processed foods like soft drinks, lollys and cakes.

One of the biggest risks is weight gain. Sugary foods are high in energy but don’t really keep us full, so people end up eating more. This can lead to obesity, which increases the chance of diseases like type 2 diabetes heart disease and strokes.

Food Pyramid

csvas1 — 2025-09-16 03:59:11 UTC

Limits and Strengths to Food selection modal (pyramid)

csvas1 — 2025-09-16 04:01:00 UTC

1 Strength is that the food pyramid can show the amount of servings.

1 Limit is that it can only show a certain amount of foods.

How is information presented

csvas1 — 2025-09-16 04:02:44 UTC

The information is presented by levels of the pyramid. There are also bits at the side that show the amount of servings.

How is it classified and rating system

csvas1 — 2025-09-16 04:03:52 UTC

It is classified by food groups. The rating system works by comparing similar foods.