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food intolarences

a chemical reaction to particular foods, that are not an immune response

lactose intolerance

the inability to digest a sugar in dairy named lactase

gluten intolerance

coeliac disease, permanent intolerance to the gluten found in wheat, oats, and barley, unable to absorb gluten

prevention of osteoporosis

functional milk with low fat, or lactose free, designed to reduce osteoporosis, providing calcium and vitamin d assisting with absorption of calcium

low kj food for weight management

used to fulfill nutrition while lowering kj intake, helping level the amount of energy burnt with energy intake

body image

perception of a persons physical self and the feelings and thoughts that result from this perception

positive body image

high levels of physical and phycological health, higher self esteem, unrealistic social expectations have little effect.

negative body image

often occurs during stressful stages in lifespan, desires to lose weight and make physical change, encouraging disordered eating habits, such as restrictive diets or comfort eating

restrictive dieting

described as unhealthy eating patterns that involves restrictive dieting, compulsive eating, comfort eating, emotional eating, or skipping meals

comfort eating

consuming a large quantity of food in a short time, losing a sense of control while eating, based on habit not need

individual identity

refers to the qualities, beliefs, likes, and dislikes that make a person different from others

food choices

a personal matter controlled by emotions that determine what a person consumes, described as a psychological factor

social roles

family, peers, and community influence food choices made, as their life styles and education may influence what you eat

the dukan diet

a low carbohydrate, high protein diet, lean proteins including chicken, fish while limiting carbs, gradually introducing carbs fruits and veggies into the diet.

the liver cleansing diet

believed to increase metabolism to burn fat more efficiently, lasting 8 weeks, including drinking purified water with citrus followed by pure veggie juice, protein coming from grains nuts and seafood

lemon detox diet

a 10-14 day kit involving consuming 6-9 glasses of lemon detox drinks, cutting out fully solid foods or snacks, not providing non-substantial nutrition.

the paleo diet (caveman)

follows principles of what our ancestors ate, consuming whatever is currently available, helping cut out processed foods and sugar.

food systems

a pathway that food travels from padlock to plate

food production

the process of raising and farming produce, Australia produces 93% of food consumed by Australians, technology making production more efficient allowing for profitable exports

food distribution

the process of distributing food to suppliers, requiring efficient logistic systems and record keeping, 80% of the food industry is ran by woolies and coles using computer systems to improve logistics

food consumption

methods by which food being consumed by Australians, creating industries such as prepared meals encouraging healthy eating, while casual dining as increased as more people are dining instead of cooking.

overconsumption of food

excessive eating of unnecessary food, leading to weight gain

obesity

carrying excessive body weight in the form of fat

energy balance

relationship between the energy consumed and energy expended by the body

availability of food

the effort it takes to consume food as a member of the Australian population

mindless eating

consuming food based of state of mind not hunger

sedentary behavior

refers to sitting or lying down with minimal expenditure of energy while increasing or maintaining kilojule intake