HUNT141 Flashcards
What is double burden?
Over nutrition and obesity
What is triple burden?
Under nutrition and starvation
What is nutrition?
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
What are the 6 nutrients in food?
- Water
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Vitamins
- Minerals
What are the leading causes of death?
Heart disease
Stroke
Neonatal conditions
Lower respiratory infections
Chronic obstructive pulmonary infections
What is the burden of proof?
Looking at the strength of the relationship between risk factors and health outcomes
What is the main difference that the US has in their food and nutrition guidelines?
Stay focused on meeting food groups
What is the main difference Australia has in their food and nutrition guidelines?
To achieve and maintain a healthy weight
What does NZ focus on in their guidelines?
Eating statements - balanced diet
Body weight statements - healthy weight
Activity statements - at least 2.5 hours a week
How is Canada different in their food and nutrition guidelines?
Dairy is no longer a food group
What do Nordic countries recommend in their food and nutrition guidelines?
To focus on integrating environmental aspects such as a more plant based diet
How does the Pasific Islands differ in their food and nutrition guidelines?
Being apart of the community and socializing
Hygiene and hand washing is also a focus
How to calculate the total energy in the diet coming from a micronutrients:
(g of macro x Atwater factor kJ/g) / total energy kJ
What is the definition of estimated energy requirement (EER)?
The average dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy diet
What is the definition of the estimated average requirement (EAR)?
A daily nutrients level estimated to meet the requirements of half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group
