nutrition Flashcards

1
Q

what is nutrition

A

the act or process of nourishing or being nourished

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2
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what are nutrients

A

molecules found in food and beverages needed by the body for energy, growth, development and reproduction e.g. macronutrients: water, carbs, lipids, protein. Micro: vitamins/minerals

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3
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how does the WHO describe Nutrition

A

intake of food in relation to body needs, good nutrition - well balanced diet combined w/ pa = cornerstone of good health.

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4
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what can poor nutrition lead to

A

reduce immunity, increases susceptibility, impaired physical and mental development, reduced productivity

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5
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how many people are affected by the double burden of malnutrition

A

1/3

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6
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T/F people can NOT shift between undernutrition and overweight within their life, decreasing both the risk and severity of health consequences

A

false people can

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7
Q

how many SDG are their

A

17

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8
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what are NCD known as

A

chronic diseases - long, genetic, physiological, environmental factors

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9
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what are the main NCD

A

CVD, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes

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10
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compare mortality and morbidity

A

mortality: death
morbidity: one year lost of healthy life

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11
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where is the highest amount of motality coming from

A

diet high in sodium - specifically cause CVD

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12
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where are the males global deaths coming from

A

tobacco, high systolic blood pressure, diet

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13
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where are the females global deaths coming from

A

high systolic blood pressure, diet, high fasting plasma glucose

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14
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is food a basic human right

A

yes

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15
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what is food security (FAO)

A

when all people at all times have physical, social and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food to meet dietary needs

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16
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do australian guide to healthy eating visual guid include water

A

yes

17
Q

how is health view in NZ

A

holistic -

18
Q

what do NZ guildlines reccomend for eating statement

A

plenty of vegetables and fruit, grains food - mostly whole - natural fibre, low and reduce milk, some legumes etc or meat with fat removed

19
Q

what do the heart foundation want you you get most of

A

fruit and vegetables

20
Q

from they canads guildines that are similar to NZ how much fruit and vegetables are recommended

A

1/2 plate

21
Q

if a forrest plot value falls below 1.0 what does this mean

A

less risk

22
Q

if a forrest plot value falls above 1.0 what does this mean

A

increased risk