Determinants Flashcards
4 dimensions of development
Physical development
Social development
Emotional development
Intellectual development
3 dimensions of health
Physical health
Social health
Mental health
4 determinants of health and development
Biological determinants
Behavioural determinants
Physical environment
Social environment
Definition of behavioural determinants and examples
Behavioural determinants are the decisions people make especially when they are going thorough youth and adult hood. Some examples are sun protection, physical activity, substance use, sexual practices, skills in developing and maintaining friendships and seeking help from professionals.
Physical determinants definition and examples.
Physical surroundings in which we live, work and play. Examples are tobacco smoke in the home, housing environment, work environment and access to recreational facilities.
Social environment definition and examples
Aspects of society and the social environment that impact on health. Examples are family cohesion, socioeconomic status of parents, media, community and civic participation and access to education.
Biological determinants definition
Factors that raise or lower the level of health in a population or individual. This includes physical environment, social environment and behavioural determinants.
Hormones impact on youths
Genetics control the amount of hormones and when hormones are released during youth. This can impact youths because some youths may develop earlier then others. Genetics also impact how tall you are or how much you weigh which also impacts youths.
Genetics impact on youth
During youth, genetics can impact a lot of things such as physical appearance, height, weight, skin colour, freckles, hair and eyes colour, muscle mass and facial features.
Body weight impact on youth and how is BMI calculated
Not maintaining a healthy body weight can mean that your optimal physical development is not achieved during puberty. If you are under weight or over weight this can affect you mentally as well. BMI = weight (kg) / height (m2)
What is macronutrients and food source
Macronutrients are foods containing carbohydrates, protein and fats because they are needed in
Large amounts.
What are micronutrients and food source
Micronutrients are in foods containing vitamins and minerals because these are only needed in small amounts.
Nutrients required for energy production
Carbohydrates, lipids and protein - fuel for energy
B- group vitamins - allow release of energy
Iron - forms haem part of haemoglobin
Walter - transports the b group vitamins
Nutrients required for blood production
Protein- main building material forms globin
Vitamin C - forms connective tissue and absorbs iron
Lipids - forms cell membrane
Vitamin A - cell division
Iron- haem part of haemoglobin
B6, folate and B12 - DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation.
Water - main component of blood
Nutrients required for soft tissue
Protein - main building material Folate - cell division and tissue growth Vitamin c - connective tissue Lipids - cell membrane Vitamin A - cell division Water - chemical reactions and present in soft tissue
