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Question 37

A nutritionist recommends the following guidelines for a healthy diet:

  • Limit the intake of refined/added sugars (such as in sweets and carbonated drinks).
  • Include plenty of dietary fibre (roughage) from whole grains and vegetables.
  • Ensure sufficient intake of minerals, specifically calcium and iron.
  • Match energy intake to daily physical activity levels.
a.

Explain the health risks associated with consuming refined sugars in large amounts.

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b.

Explain the biological importance of dietary fibre in maintaining a healthy digestive system.

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c.

Explain why growing teenagers require an increased intake of both calcium and iron in their diet.

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d.

Explain how the nutritional requirements (energy and protein) of a professional athlete differ from those of an elderly, sedentary individual.

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