Diet Problems Flashcards

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2) What is a common symptom of kwashiorkor?

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A swollen stomach

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1) Eating too little protein can cause a condition called…?

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Kwashiorkor

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3) Lots of people in ….. have diets that are too low in protein?

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Developing countries

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4) What are the two reasons people in developing countries aren’t getting enough protein?

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Overpopulation: the demand for protein rich food is greater than the amount

Agriculture: there is not enough money to invest in agriculture

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5) What is EAR?

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Estimated average requirement: how much protein someone of a particular body mass should eat each day

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6) How do you calculate someone’s Estimated Average daily Requirement (EAR) of protein?

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O.6 x body mass (kg)

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7) What factors change EAR?

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Body mass, age (growth), pregnancy (help baby grow), lactating (produce milk)

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8) What is anorexia nervosa?

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A eating disorder that leads to self-starvation

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9) What is bulimia nervosa?

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A eating disorder that leads to binge eating and self induced vomiting

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10) What are the reasons for developing of eating disorder?

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Low self-esteem and a desire to be ‘perfect’ sufferers have a poor self-image

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11) List the issues that can be caused as a result of a eating disorder?

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Liver failure, kidney failure, heart attacks, muscle wastage, low blood pressure, and mineral deficiencies (both disorders can be fatal)

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12) How can bulimia cause tooth decay?

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Acid in vomit eats away at enamel

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13) What is BMI?

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Body mass index: a guide to decide whether someone is underweight, normal, overweight or obese

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14) How is BMI calculated?

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Body mass (kg) / height (m) squared

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15) How is BMI sometimes unreliable?

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People with lots of muscle (which weighs more than fat) could have a high BMI when they are not overweight

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16) What is an alternative to calculating BMI?

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Measuring % body fat