International Nutrition

Question 1

Why is weight-for-age not a good indicator in stunted children?

Answer 1

Because if they’re normal weight and stunted then they’re overweight.

Question 2

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for at least six months after birth. This is partly important globally because ______________.

Answer 2

water and other food sources are more likely to be contaminated

Question 3

What is the concept of the first 1,000 days?

Answer 3

Good nutrition between the start of pregnancy and the child’s second birthday sets the pattern for life.

Question 4

How many “hungry” people are there in the world?

Answer 4

925 million, mostly in Asia

Question 5

What are the five Ps of the 2015 sustainable development goals?

Answer 5

People
Planet
Peace
Partnership
Prosperity

Question 6

What health measures are noticeably absent from the 2015 sustainable development goals?

Answer 6

Those that are prominent in wealthy countries:

• obesity
• inactivity
• high fasting glucose
• unhealthy diet
• high systolic blood pressure

Question 7

_________ is a major, albeit hidden, cause of morbidity and mortality; it causes roughly 3.1 million deaths per year in those younger than five.

Answer 7

Under-nourishment

Question 8

The major predictor of height at three months of age is ______________.

Answer 8

length at birth

Question 9

True or false: wasting is more common than stunting.

Answer 9

False. Stunting is much more common.