HUNT141 Flashcards
(32 cards)
What are the two factors contributing to the double burden of malnutrition?
1) Under nutrition
2) overweight and obesity
What are the three factors contributing to the triple burden of global malnutrition?
1) under nutrition
2) micro deficiencies
3) overweight and obesity
What are the six types of food found in nutrients?
Water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals
What are nutrients?
Molecules found in food and beverages needed by the body for energy growth development and reproduction
What is a noncommunicable disease and an example?
A noncommunicable disease cannot be sprayed e.g. diabetes, cancer, obesity, heart disease
What is a communicable disease and an example?
A disease that can be spread, e.g. cold strep, throat and measles
What is the global burden of disease
A study that provides a comprehensive picture of mortality and disability across countries time age and six. A powerful resource to understand the changing health challenges
What are the two components of health affected the most?
High sodium and low consumption of healthy foods
What is the burden of proof?
an examination of different pairs of risk factors and health outcomes. Which are then assigned with a Health star rating to show how strong the link is between them.
What is an example of a nutrient dense food?
Kiwi fruit, eggs and avocado
What is an example of an energy dense food?
Lollies, RTD’s and chips
Do macro nutrients provide energy?
Yes
(Carbs, protein, fat, alcohol)
Do micro nutrients provide energy?
No
What is carbohydrates atwater factor?
17kj/gram
What is proteins atwater factor?
17kj/gram
What is fat atwater factor?
37 kj/gram
What is alcohol atwater factor?
29 kj/gram
How do you calculate the total energy in a food from a macronutrient?
Energy Kj = macronutrient (g) X at water factor (kj/g) x 100
Over/divided by total energy in Kj
What does AMDR stand for
Acceptable macronutrient distribution range
What does EER stand for?
Estimated energy requirement
What does EAR stand for?
Estimated average requirement
What does RDI stand?
Recommended daily intake
What does AI stand
Average intake
What are free sugars?
Adder sugars by manufacturers