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According to the text, what is an emergency?
According to the text, what is an emergency?
- A situation where there is an exceptional and widespread threat to life, health, and basic subsistence beyond the coping capacity of individuals and the community (correct)
- A situation where there is a potential threat to life and health but individuals and the community are able to cope with it
- A situation where there is an isolated threat to life and health that individuals and the community can easily cope with
- A situation where there is a minor threat to life and health which does not impact the community
Which group is most nutritionally vulnerable in an emergency?
Which group is most nutritionally vulnerable in an emergency?
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Elderly
- Children (correct)
What does the text define as 'an emergency'?
What does the text define as 'an emergency'?
- A situation where there is an isolated threat to life and health that individuals and the community can easily cope with
- A situation where there is a potential threat to life and health but individuals and the community are able to cope with it
- A situation where there is a minor threat to life and health which does not impact the community
- A situation where there is an exceptional and widespread threat to life, health, and basic subsistence beyond the coping capacity of individuals and the community (correct)
What is meant by a 'complex emergency'?
What is meant by a 'complex emergency'?
According to the text, what types of emergencies are common in Country X?
According to the text, what types of emergencies are common in Country X?
What is the definition of a 'nutrition emergency' according to the 1995 United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition (UNSCN) threshold system?
What is the definition of a 'nutrition emergency' according to the 1995 United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition (UNSCN) threshold system?
What does the Integrated Phase Classification System (IPC) aim to achieve?
What does the Integrated Phase Classification System (IPC) aim to achieve?
Where have some of the largest famines in terms of excess deaths occurred?
Where have some of the largest famines in terms of excess deaths occurred?
What are the key differences between different emergencies according to the text?
What are the key differences between different emergencies according to the text?
What is the most recent classification system to be developed according to the text?
What is the most recent classification system to be developed according to the text?
Which region has suffered more frequent famines according to the text?
Which region has suffered more frequent famines according to the text?
What is the root cause for the largest famines in Asia according to the text?
What is the root cause for the largest famines in Asia according to the text?
What are some examples of non-nutrition indicators included in the Integrated Phase Classification System (IPC)?
What are some examples of non-nutrition indicators included in the Integrated Phase Classification System (IPC)?
What is the main purpose of the glycaemic index (GI)?
What is the main purpose of the glycaemic index (GI)?
What is the difference between glycaemic response, glycaemic index (GI), and glycaemic load?
What is the difference between glycaemic response, glycaemic index (GI), and glycaemic load?
How does the classification of the glycaemic index (GI) work?
How does the classification of the glycaemic index (GI) work?
What is the main impact of rapidly digestible or absorbed carbohydrates on blood glucose levels?
What is the main impact of rapidly digestible or absorbed carbohydrates on blood glucose levels?
What is the key benefit of low glycaemic index (GI) diets?
What is the key benefit of low glycaemic index (GI) diets?
What type of study was done by Jenkins et al. in 1981?
What type of study was done by Jenkins et al. in 1981?
What is the formula to calculate the glycaemic load (GL)?
What is the formula to calculate the glycaemic load (GL)?
What is the glycaemic load (GL) value range for 'Moderate GL'?
What is the glycaemic load (GL) value range for 'Moderate GL'?
Which type of starch has a slower rate of digestion and results in a lower GI?
Which type of starch has a slower rate of digestion and results in a lower GI?
What is the average GI of the test food calculated from in the GI protocol?
What is the average GI of the test food calculated from in the GI protocol?
What are the GL values for 1/2 cup converted, long grain (LG) rice and 1/2 cup glutinous rice?
What are the GL values for 1/2 cup converted, long grain (LG) rice and 1/2 cup glutinous rice?
What is the main difference between amylopectin and glycogen?
What is the main difference between amylopectin and glycogen?
What does GLYCOGEN & CELLULOSE have in common?
What does GLYCOGEN & CELLULOSE have in common?
What is the difference in glucose units between amylose and amylopectin?
What is the difference in glucose units between amylose and amylopectin?
"Rapidly broken down, rapidly absorbed, and rapidly increase blood sugar" describes:
"Rapidly broken down, rapidly absorbed, and rapidly increase blood sugar" describes:
"Slowly broken down and hence gradually increase blood sugar overtime" describes:
"Slowly broken down and hence gradually increase blood sugar overtime" describes:
