Diet, Nutrition, Physical Inactivity, and Obesity Flashcards
obesity
complex excess adipose tissue that may affect health resulting from a variety of factors
Why it obesity a public health issue
it is prevalent, serious (health and economic consequences), and treatable
Macronutrients
yield energy- carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids
micronutrients
need in smaller amounts- vitamins, minerals, water: allow the body to function
Dietary reference Intake (DRI)
- nutrient recommendations
- average amount of energy or nutrients individuals should consume per day
What does the DRI accommodate for?
Sex, conditions (pregrenancy), and sex
What id the purpose of DRI?
- reducing risk of chronic disease
- prevention of deficiencies
- supporting health when needs are altered
Folate
b-vitamin and helps with the synthesis of DNA
Deficiencies in Folate
NTD (neural tube defects)
- difficulty walking, fluid build up in brain, tethered, spines
Fortification efforts
- fortified cereal and grains
- idoine in salt
- vitamin D in milk, cheese and yogurt
- “natural” fortification= changing the cows diet
Goals of DGE (Dietary Guidelines for Americans)
- promote healthy behaviors, prevent chronic disease, provide tools for individuals to monitor food intake
Benefits of Physical Activity
- reduces onset of hand disease, states, improves sleep quality, reduce depressive symptoms, maintains muscle and bones mass
Public Health: physical activity impact statments
even small increases in regular moderate to vigorous physical activity- would appreciable reduce the nations direct and indirect medical cost….
Move Your Way
- avoid one size fits all, leverage social and community connections, adding diversity
Type 2 Diabetes
- high levels of blood glucose; due to insulin resistance and defective production of insulin
