Nutrition Transition and Malnutrition Burdens Flashcards
(11 cards)
Which SDG targets micronutrient deficiencies?
SDG 2 – End all forms of malnutrition by 2030.
What is the Nutrition Transition?
A shift in diet and lifestyle as societies modernize—moving from traditional high-fiber diets to processed, high-fat, high-sugar foods, and reduced physical activity.
What drives the Nutrition Transition? 3
Economic growth, urbanization,
globalization of food markets,
technological changes in work and transport.
What are the 5 stages of Barry Popkin’s Nutrition Transition model?
- Hunter-Gatherer
- Famine 3. Receding Famine
- Degenerative Disease
- Behavioral Change
What is the Double Burden of Malnutrition?
The coexistence of undernutrition (e.g. stunting) and overweight/obesity within the same population, community, or household.
What is the Triple Burden of Malnutrition?
Simultaneous presence of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition in a population.
How does urbanization contribute to the nutrition transition?
It increases access to cheap processed foods and promotes sedentary lifestyles due to changes in jobs, transport, and food availability.
What dietary changes are linked to urban lifestyles? 5
Higher intake of refined grains,
sugary drinks,
fried foods; lower intake of fiber-rich traditional staples.
Why do rural-to-urban migrants often gain weight?
They adopt urban eating habits and become more sedentary, increasing obesity risk.
What are the health consequences of the nutrition transition?
Rising rates of NCDs like type 2 diabetes, CVD, and certain cancers—even in areas still affected by infectious diseases and undernutrition.
Why are LMIC healthcare systems struggling with the nutrition transition?
They face a dual burden of managing infectious diseases and increasing chronic NCDs with limited resources.
