Nutrition and Health

Question 1

Sugary drinks linked with type 2 diabetes…?

Answer 1

Habitual consumption of sugar sweetened beverages was associated with a greater incidence of type 2 diabetes, independently of adiposity

Question 2

What sort of foods do guidelines recommend?

Answer 2

• whole food, not processed
• fresh
• predominantly plant-based
• varied
• well prepared
• nutrient dense rather than calorie dense

Question 3

How much meat is portion of meat?

Answer 3

Size of a pack of cards

Question 4

What is weight stigmatisation?

Answer 4

Negative attitudes/stereotypes against obese people

“Lazy, unintelligent, lack self-discipline, unmotivated”

Question 5

What obstacles prevent discussion around diet and weight between doctors and patients?

Answer 5

• time
• lack of knowledge - about food and counselling
• conflicting dietary guidelines
• don’t want to offend anyone
• weight stigmatisation

Question 6

What are the 5 A’s for when we discuss weight/diet?

Answer 6

ASK - if they want to talk about it
ASSESS - readiness for change and weight measurement
ADVISE - make it clear, specific and personalised
ASSIST - patient in achieving their goals
ARRANGE - follow up appt, referrals to specialists/weight watches/etc

Question 7

What is mindful eating?

Answer 7

Slow down eating, chew more and taste the food

Helps to reduce intake, increase enjoyment, aid digestion, improve food choices