UNIT 3: AOS2 NHPA'S Flashcards
National Health Priority
Areas (NHPAs)
A collaborative initiative endorsed by the Commonwealth and all state and territory governments. The NHPA initiative seeks to focus the health sector’s attention on diseases or conditions that have a major impact on the health of Australians. The NHPAs represent the disease groups with the largest burden of disease and potential costs (direct, indirect and tangible) to the Australian community.
NAME ALL THE NHPAS
Cardiovascular health Cancer control Mental health Injury prevention and control Diabetes mellitus Asthma Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions Obesity Dementia
cardiovascular disease
Encompasses all diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels (including heart, stroke
and vascular diseases) caused mainly by blood supply to the heart, brain and legs.
Cancer
A range of diseases categorised by uncontrolled and abnormal cell growth. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body, causing further damage.
Injury and Prevention Control
The adverse effects on the human body that may result from a range of different events
diabetes mellitus
A metabolic chronic disease that result in the body not being able to utilise blood glucose correctly
Asthma
Condition characterised by the inflammation of the airways which causes them to narrow and make it difficult to breathe
Arthritus
A term used to describe a disorder of one or more joints.
Obesity
condition of excess body weight in the form of fat, it describes the condition of a person whose BMI is greater than 30 or waist measurement is more than 89cm for Women and 102 cm for Men
Dementia
An umbrella term that describes over 100 condition that are characterised by progressive and irreversible loss of brain function.
Glycaemic Index
A scale that measures the effect that carbohydrate foods have on blood glucose level (0-100)
HIGH GI = 70+
MEDIUM GI = 56-69
LOW GI = 55 AND UNDER
High GI- Causes a shape increase in blood glucose
Low GI- releases glucose into the bloodstream more gradually
Fibre
Adds bulk to faeces helps move waste through digestive tract promotes feelings of fullness =no snacking promotes regular bowel movements helps control glucose levels
Fats
A concentrated source of energy
Stored in fatty tissue (adipose tissue)
Control Temp
Types of Fats
Monosaturated: GOOD FATS - olive oil, avocado
Polysaturated: GOOD FATS (OMEGA 3&6) -Reduce high blood pressure -prevent CVD, Cancer 3=Fish 6=Nuts, seeds
Saturated Fats: BAD
-Fatty meats, full cream, cheese
Trans Fats: BAD
Processed foods: Pastries, Cakes, Butter
Cholesterol: A waxy fat found in saturated foods
Low Density Lipoprotiens (LDL)
Bad Cholesterol
carries cholesterol in blood
narrows arteries, increasing hypertension
can lead to heart attacks, clotting as it releases large amount of cholesterol into the bloodstream
-plaque build up in arteries
