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Question 24

A clinical dietitian provides the following dietary guidance for various individuals:

  • Limit the dietary intake of saturated lipids (fats).
  • Ensure adequate daily intake of essential vitamins, particularly Vitamin C.
  • Monitor specific nutrient intake during pregnancy, notably folic acid and iron.
  • Adjust nutritional intake according to occupational physical activity levels.
a.

Explain the health risks associated with consuming saturated lipids in large amounts.

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b.

Explain the biological importance of Vitamin C in maintaining a healthy body.

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c.

Explain why pregnant women require an increased intake of both folic acid and iron in their diet.

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d.

Explain how the nutritional requirements (energy and protein) of an active manual labourer differ from those of a sedentary office worker.

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