Lecture 1 Flashcards
Define nutrition
Process of providing or obtaining food necessary for health and growth
What are the 6 main types of nutrients?
- Water
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Vitamins
- Minerals
Define nutrients
Molecules found in food/beverages needed for energy, growth, development, and reproduction
What are examples of non-nutrients
- Phytochemicals
- Pigments
- Additives
- Alcohols
- Fibres
What does poor nutrition lead to?
Reduced immunity
Increased susceptibility to disease
Impaired physical/mental development
Reduced productivity
What is the double burden of Malnutrition characterised by?
- The co-existence of over and under nutrition
- Diet related noncommunicable diseases
What does under-nutrition cause?
- Wasting
- Stunting (too short)
- Deficiencies
What does over-nutrition cause?
- Obesity
- Diabetes
How many children under the age of 5 are obese/overweight?
42 million
How many children are stunted?
156 million
How many children are wasted?
50 million
How many Sustainable Development Goals are there?
17
Define health loss
Anything effecting health negatively
What is a NCD?
Non communicable disease are developed over a long period of time (chronic) e.g. diabetes, heart disease, cancer
What is a CD?
A communicable disease which are transmitted between one person/thing to another e.g. malaria, COVID, HIV
