Public Health Exam Review

Question 1

State the moderate alcohol intake for men and women

Answer 1

A) Men — <2 drinks/ day (20g)
B) Females — <1.5 drinks/ day (10g)

Question 2

What is the CVD rate for the Trinidad populations?

Answer 2

33% - 1/3

Question 3

State the energy intake for:
A) Saturated fatty acids
B) Trans unsaturated fatty acids
C) Salts

Answer 3

A) <10%
B) <1%
C) <5g of salt/day

Question 4

What effect does the intake of processed and unprocessed meat have on the body?

Answer 4

It increases the rick for colon cancer.

Question 5

What are Eating Disorders?

Answer 5

Psychiatric illness marked by disordered eating behaviors, food intake, eating attitudes and often inadequate methods of weight control.

Question 6

List the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa.

Answer 6

— Restriction of energy intake
— Intense fear if gaining weight/ becoming fat
— Disturbance in the water in which ones body weight or shape is experienced
— BMI >17kg/m2

Question 7

How does Anorexia affect the GIT?

Answer 7

Gastropareis
Constipation
Gastric dilatation
Increased colonic transit time
Hepatitis