Health And Nutrition (2) Flashcards
1
Q
Largest contributors to death (>75)
A
1) lifestyle
2) environmental exposure
3) genetics
4) health care
2
Q
Most common global factors excessive/deficient in diets
A
High in sodium, low in whole grains, low in fruit
3
Q
Typical attributes of western diet
A
High in salt, refined grains (white flour), processed meats, refined sugars (white), low in fruit/vegetables, low in fibre
4
Q
Top two leading causes of death in Canada
A
1) cancer
2) heart disease
5
Q
Top two leading causes of death in the U.S.
A
1) heart disease
2) cancer
6
Q
Def: obesity in BMI
A
MBI = kg/(m)^2
Obese = >30
7
Q
Paleo diet
A
- Hunger/gatherer method
- periods of fast/famine
- root vegetables, nuts, seeds, wild game
- vitamin deficiencies
