Weeks 1-3 Flashcards
biological needs for food
energy
growth and tissue repair
regulate processes
factors affecting food choice (PSAATHED)
preference social interaction postive/negative associations food availability tradition/cultural heritage habit food environment desire for physical wellness/attractiveness
WHO 2019 nutrition definition
“Nutrition is the intake of food considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs”
identify poor nutrition
result of insufficient or excessive amounts of energy and nutrients
identify over-nutrition
over-nourished in quantity and undernourished in quality
(2016) how many adults were overweight and obese
1.9 billion overweight
>650 million obese (1/3)
what is undernutrition
a result of deficiency of specific nutrients due to insufficient consumption
effect of childhood undernutrition
ultimate impact on growth potential and life expectancy
WHO 2019 double burden of nutrition definition
‘The coexistence of undernutrition along with overweight and obesity, or diet-related NCDs, within individuals households and populations, across the life course’
explain the double burden of nutrition with stats for children
42 million under 5 - overweight or obese
156 million stunted (too short)
50 million wasted (too thin)
benefits of good nutrition
↑maternal, infant and child health
↓risk of disease
↑school/education performance
Supports stronger immune system
what are the organic compounds that make up food
carbon containing ie; protein carbohydrates fats/lipids vitamins
what are the inorganic compounds that make up food
non-carbon ie;
minerals
water
what does our body do with the food we eat
our bodies derive the nutrients we need from the food we eat; pulls components apart for use
what are the energy-yielding nutrients
macronutrients:
carbohydrates, fats, proteins
