overall nutrition

Question 1

list micro nutrients

Answer 1

vitamins and minerals needed for growth and development

Question 2

list macro nutrients

Answer 2

protein carbohydrates fats water - needed in large amounts for growth and maintenance

Question 3

what are NRV’s

Answer 3

Nutritional reference values - guidelines that define recommended intake of essential nutrients eg RDI, AI, EAR (estimated average requirement ) and UL.

Question 4

What is the EAR and who is it used for

Answer 4

EAR = estimated average requirements used for healthy populations

Question 5

what is the AMDR value for the macro nutrients

Answer 5

Carbs - 45-60%
fats - 20 - 35%
Protein - 15-25%

Question 6

what are the principles of naturopathy

Answer 6

healing power of nature = vis matercatrix naturae
first do no harm = premium non nocere
treat the cause = toll causam
naturopath as teacher =Docere
treat the whole person = Tolle totum
prevention = preventare

Question 7

list factors that effect diet and nutrition

Answer 7

Age
socio economic status
illness/disease
availability of foods
certain medications
physical activity
environment
stress
genetics
restrictive diets
non food substances eg alcohol, smoking

Question 8

australian dietary guidelines (ADG)

Answer 8

aims - to promote health and well being
to decrease risk of dietary related illnesses eg diabetes
to decrease risk of dietary related condition eg obesity

Question 9

who does the ADG not apply to?

Answer 9

The frail and elderly and people who exercise regularly

Question 10

Who does the ADG apply to?

Answer 10

People who work long hours,
underweight people
medical conditions requiring dietary advice
common diet related risk factors including obesity

Question 11

What does the ADG suggest to meet good health

Answer 11

limit foods high in sugar, saturated fats alcohol Achieve
maintain healthy weight - exercise and eat healthy foods and drink
store food safely
encourage breastfeeding
enjoy foods from 5 food groups

Question 12

difference between nutritionists and dieticians

Answer 12

Nutritionist - qualified to provide nutritional derives r/t diets nturion therapy and community health
Dietician - qulified to work in more setting and provide specialist medical mutiriton therapy in hospitals - they are accredited .

Question 13

what are the signs of protein energy malnutrition

Answer 13

Weight loss, muscle loss, enlarged liver, oedema , hair and skin change

Question 14

What are the signs of Vit A deficiency

Answer 14

Rough skin, Keratomalacia (cloudy cornea)

Question 15

What are the signs of Iron deficiency

Answer 15

Pale conjunctiva, Sob on exertion, pale tongue, spoon shaped nails, spongy bleeding gums

Question 16

what are the signs of over nutrtion

Answer 16

excess body weight, excess fat under skin