Health/body Flashcards
What are 3 types of social marketing campaigns?
- 2 & 5
- measure up
- swap it, don’t stop it
What does BMI stand for and how is it worked out?
body mass index - body mass/height (m2)
What are 4 other tools that can be used to evaluate health and diet?
- waist to hip ratio
- waist circumference
- blood analysis
- weight for height tables
What is BMR and what does it stand for?
basil metabolic rate - energy needed to keep your body functioning at rest
What are factors that affect BMR?
age
body size
growth
body composition
gender
physical activity
illness
genetics
drugs
What are factors that affect someones physiological need for food?
bmr
age
gender
body size
activity levels
Why do pregnant women need to increase their nutrient intake?
as the foetus uses nutrients consumed by the mother it will take the nutrients they require at the expense of the mothers health
What is found in breastmilk and what is it vital for?
Omega 3 which is vital for brain development
At what age does your energy needs become very high and why?
age 1-12 (child), due to increased activity growth and repair of body tissue
what happens between the ages of 13-17 (adolescence)?
rapid growing which requires high energy needs
what ages does health become a concern and why?
18-65 (adulthood) as activity can decrease and alcohol, caffeine and smoking becomes a concern
what are some important micronutrients during pregnancy?
calcium
iron
zinc
folate
vitamin A
vitamin C
what needs to be increased during lactation?
Intake of: protein, calcium, folate, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B6 and water
Why do bones become more brittle at the age of 65+?
as calcium stores are depleted
what risk is there at the age of 65+?
Risk of dehydration due to decreased kidney function, hormone changes, medication, chronic illness and limited mobility
