Diet and Health (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Why is iron deficiency common in young children particularly concerning?
Why is iron deficiency common in young children particularly concerning?
It affects cognitive development & energy
By how much can nutritional requirements increase during adolescence compared to childhood?
By how much can nutritional requirements increase during adolescence compared to childhood?
Up to 50%
What happens to the basal metabolic rate (BMR) in elderly people?
What happens to the basal metabolic rate (BMR) in elderly people?
It decreases, reducing calorie needs
Which vitamins do elderly people have higher requirements for due to absorption difficulties?
Which vitamins do elderly people have higher requirements for due to absorption difficulties?
Vitamin D and B12
How do male calorie requirements generally compare to females of similar age and activity level?
How do male calorie requirements generally compare to females of similar age and activity level?
Males generally need higher calories
How much more iron do women of reproductive age need compared to men?
How much more iron do women of reproductive age need compared to men?
Nearly twice as much
What dietary modification is essential for people with coeliac disease?
What dietary modification is essential for people with coeliac disease?
Gluten-free diet
How do iron requirements change during pregnancy?
How do iron requirements change during pregnancy?
They double
How many additional calories per day do lactating women need compared to pre-pregnancy levels?
How many additional calories per day do lactating women need compared to pre-pregnancy levels?
Approximately 500 calories
Why is folic acid crucial during pregnancy?
Why is folic acid crucial during pregnancy?
For preventing birth defects
Why do active individuals need higher protein requirements?
Why do active individuals need higher protein requirements?
For muscle repair and recovery
Why is calcium critical for elderly people?
Why is calcium critical for elderly people?
To prevent bone loss and osteoporosis
What is the function of haemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the function of haemoglobin in red blood cells?
It transports oxygen