Diet & Nutrition Flashcards
Rise in BW, BMI, Obesity: What explains the increase over time?
The rise in bodyweight (BW), Body Mass Index (BMI), and obesity over time is explained by overall calorie intake, a conducive environment to over-eating, and the consumption of low-quality foods. It’s not solely about sugar or fat intake
Sugars or Fats: Are they solely to blame for rising BW, BMI, Obesity?
No, it’s not about a specific macronutrient like sugars or fats alone. The focus should be on overall calories and the quality of the foods we eat. Previous attempts to reduce sugar or fat intake specifically did not prevent the rise in obesity.
Quality of Food: What about ultra-processed foods (UPFs)?
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a concern due to the burden of chronic disease. There’s a cost difference: unprocessed foods are more expensive than ultra-processed foods. This highlights how access to quality foods can be a factor in dietary health.
Canada’s Food Guide (CFG): What are the basics of healthy eating?
Healthy eating according to Canada’s Food Guide includes focusing on vegetables, fruits, plant-based foods more often, and water.
Processed Meat & Cancer Risk (CFG): What’s the connection?
Processed meat consumption is associated with a higher risk of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer due to their high sodium and saturated fat content
CFG: Foods that undermine healthy eating?
Foods and beverages that undermine healthy eating include no amount of alcohol, sugary drinks, and sweets
CFG= canada’s food guide
Food Skills: What are they?
Food skills involve the knowledge to interpret nutrition information (e.g., labels), planning skills, and technical skills (cooking).
Food Literacy: What does it mean?
Food literacy encompasses the knowledge to interpret nutrition information (e.g., labels and marketing).
Food Skills & Literacy: What are the benefits?
Improved food skills and literacy can contribute to healthier choices in foods consumed, may help decrease household waste, and celebrate cultural food practices.
CFG Implementation: What are the “little things”? (Part 1)
“Little things” related to implementing the CFG include family mealtime / eating with others, which is associated with consuming more fruits and vegetables and a lower “risk” for eating unhealthy, unprocessed foods/snacks, and potentially better health markers and lower rates of obesity.
CFG Implementation: What are the “little things”? (Part 2)
Another “little thing” is increased frequency of home-cooked meals, which is linked to greater adherence to healthy diets (like DASH and Mediterranean), greater fruit and vegetable intake, and a greater likelihood of normal range BMI and body fat
CFG Implementation: What is the importance of minimizing highly processed foods?
Minimizing highly processed foods can lead to reduced sodium intake (associated with higher blood pressure), reduced sugar consumption (linked to type 2 diabetes and obesity), and reduced saturated fat consumption (lowers the risk of heart disease)
