H S 21 P3
Eva Rands
Unit 21
P3; Explain possible influences on dietary intake
M2; Assess how influences on dietary intake may affect the nutritional health of individuals
For P3 I am going to explain possible influences that may affect dietary intake, I will make reference to an anorexic with the text in blue.
Food is needed for life, peoples dietary intake is influenced by different factors which can include; health factors, dietary habits, lifestyle, economic influences, socio-cultural influences, education, and social policies.
Health factors
There are various different health conditions which can have an influence on the dietary intake for different people. For example diabetes, diabetes is a disease in which the body cannot produce any or enough insulin to control the levels of glucose within the blood. When the sugar levels are too high the sufferer will have insulin injected into the body to reduce this, when the sugar levels are too low the sufferer will need to consume sugar to balance it.
Lactose intolerance is caused by a lack in lactose. Milk and milk products are great sources of lactose in a diet. People who suffer from lactose intolerance experience indigestion, stomach cramps, wind and diarrhea when consuming milk and milk products. These people need to adjust their diets so they no longer consume milk or milk products.
Allergies are reactions to food, this will usually happen quickly – the symptoms can include itching and swelling of the mouth, lips, skin, vomiting and diarrhea, dizziness, coughing and streaming in the eyes and nose. People who suffer from food allergies should avoid those food substances at all costs to prevent harmful side effects – however they should try and find alternative to ensure they don’t miss out on required nutrients.
Restricted movements relate to a person’s ability to move for feeding – this can include physical disabilities which will make it difficult to make, hold, digest, eat or drink independently. Joint pains, weak
Unit 21
P3; Explain possible influences on dietary intake
M2; Assess how influences on dietary intake may affect the nutritional health of individuals
For P3 I am going to explain possible influences that may affect dietary intake, I will make reference to an anorexic with the text in blue.
Food is needed for life, peoples dietary intake is influenced by different factors which can include; health factors, dietary habits, lifestyle, economic influences, socio-cultural influences, education, and social policies.
Health factors
There are various different health conditions which can have an influence on the dietary intake for different people. For example diabetes, diabetes is a disease in which the body cannot produce any or enough insulin to control the levels of glucose within the blood. When the sugar levels are too high the sufferer will have insulin injected into the body to reduce this, when the sugar levels are too low the sufferer will need to consume sugar to balance it.
Lactose intolerance is caused by a lack in lactose. Milk and milk products are great sources of lactose in a diet. People who suffer from lactose intolerance experience indigestion, stomach cramps, wind and diarrhea when consuming milk and milk products. These people need to adjust their diets so they no longer consume milk or milk products.
Allergies are reactions to food, this will usually happen quickly – the symptoms can include itching and swelling of the mouth, lips, skin, vomiting and diarrhea, dizziness, coughing and streaming in the eyes and nose. People who suffer from food allergies should avoid those food substances at all costs to prevent harmful side effects – however they should try and find alternative to ensure they don’t miss out on required nutrients.
Restricted movements relate to a person’s ability to move for feeding – this can include physical disabilities which will make it difficult to make, hold, digest, eat or drink independently. Joint pains, weak