DAY 1 Meals Food consumed Breakfa
Kilojoule s 782kj
522kj
Major nutrients Lower s cholesterol
st Toast with peanut butter
Ice cold water Muesli bar nuts
Lunch Chicken pizza from the canteen
1000kj
Carbohydrates from the breading
Dinner Beef steak
Snacks Milo cup
Daily salt intake
You get some sort of dairy intake
Hot seasoned chips
3010kj 369kj
Ice cream- Neapolitan
81kj 150kj
DAY 2 Food consumed Nutri grain Yogurt Strawberries Corn flakes  Water
Peanut butter sandwich  Water
Kilojoule s 652kj 580kj 100kj 570kj
Major nutrients Protein
700kj
Spaghetti(cheese, cut up pepperoni) Water
1200kj
5 min task read this article : https://avitahealth.org/health-library/macronutrients-a-simple-guide-to-macros/ Write a 50 word summary on:
Kilojoules What are they? Kilojoules are the way to measure both the energy in food and drink, and the energy the body uses. Here is more information on what kilojoules are, and how to think about them in relation to food and drink.
How many Kilojoules are recommended for Australian Adults per day? 8700 kilojoules a day How many kilojoules for your age group is recommended? Does it vary according to anything? 5000- 7400kj
Protein What is its role in the body? Protein is an important part of a healthy diet. Proteins are made up of chemical 'building blocks' called amino acids. Your body uses amino acids to build and repair muscles and bones and to make hormones and enzymes. They can also be used as an energy source
What foods do you find it in?
 lean meats – beef, lamb, veal, pork, kangaroo.
 poultry – chicken, turkey, duck, emu, goose, bush birds.
 fish and seafood – fish, prawns, crab, lobster, mussels, oysters, scallops,
clams.  eggs.  dairy products – milk, yoghurt (especially Greek yoghurt), cheese (especially
cottage cheese)
How many kilojoules in 1 gram? 16.7kj
Carbohydrates
What is its role in the body? Carbohydrates are your body's main fuel source. During digestion, sugars and starches are broken down into simple sugars. They're then absorbed into your bloodstream, where they're known as blood sugar (blood glucose). From there, glucose enters your body's cells with the help of insulin.
What foods do you find it in? bread, beans, milk, popcorn, potatoes, cookies, spaghetti, soft drinks, corn, and cherry pie
How many kilojoules in 1 gram? 16.7kj
Fats
What is its role in the body? Protects t
What foods do you find it in?
How many kilojoules in 1 gram?
5 guidelines
5 minute read https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/guidelines/australian-dietary-guidelines-1-5
Your daily food intake How does my diet match up with:
Recommended kilojoule intake for my age?
What will happen if I keep eating the same amount of food long term? How does my diet match up with:
Guideline 1:
Guideline 2:
Guideline 3:
Guideline 5:
Discuss intake of: Protein: Why is it important? Fats: Why is it important? Carbohydrates: Why is it important? Make 4 recommendations or changes to your diet and justify why? 1. 2. 3. 4.
