Chapter 4 and 5 - NPAG Flashcards
Saturated
Main function: liver increases the LDL cholesterol
Food Source: milk, cream, biscuits
Effects with deficiency: a low diet reduced the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Fibre
Main function: regulate the functioning of the digestive system
Food source: Bran, cereal, baked beans
Effects of deficiency: increased risk of cholesterol cancer. Low intake can cause overeating, leading to obesity.
Calcium
Main function: Hardening agent of the bones and teeth
Food sources: Soy milk, sardines, spinach
Effects of deficiency: Result in week bones which causes osteoporosis
Trans Fats
Main Function: Raises LDL decreases HDL
Food sources:Pie, pastries
Effects of deficiency: Low intake helps increase HDL and lower LDL
Carbohydrates
The individual will experience an increase in weight, used a fuel for energy.
Maintaining adequate intake reduce risk conditions
Monounsaturated
High consumption will lead to weight gain and obesity
These fats can decrease the impact of impaired glucose levels.
Sodium
Plays a pivotal role in the regulation of fluids in the body
Cheese, olives, table salt
Ensures the body is healthy and decreases the chance of hypertension
Polyunsaturated
Main Function: Assist in lowering low density lipoproteins
Food Sources: Nuts Canola Oil
Effects with Deficiency: Low consumption can lead to an increased level of low density lipoproteins
What are the NHPAS and health programs for each?
- Obesity, Stephanie Alexander kitchen garden foundation
- Dementia, living with memory loss program
- Cancer Control, Movember foundation
- Diabetes Mellitus, live lighter campaign
- Asthma, asthma friendly schools
- Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions, arthritis Australia strategy
- Injury prevention and control, the national binge drinking strategy
- Mental health, kidsmatter
- Cardiovascular disease heart foundation tick of approval
Water
Makes up 55-75% of our body mass
Water, watermelon, lettuce
Low consumption will lead to dehydration which effects energy levels.
Direct cost
Cost associated with the prevention , diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability
Indirect cost
Costs not directly related to the diagnosis, but occurs as a result of the person having the disease
Intangible costs
Things that cannot be measured physically with momentary measures, such as pain.
Direct to the individual
- ambulance transport
- diagnosis tests
- pharmaceuticals
Direct to the community
Are the costs associated with implementing health strategies, diagnosing and treating the condition, but which are paid for by the community.
