Malnutrition

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What does malnutrition refer to?

Imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients, excluding deficiencies and excesses

Deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients (correct)

Only deficiencies in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients

Only excesses in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients

Which conditions are included in 'undernutrition'?

Stunting, wasting, underweight, and micronutrient deficiencies (correct)

Wasting, underweight, and obesity

Stunting, overweight, and micronutrient deficiencies

Obesity, overweight, and micronutrient deficiencies

Who is at high risk from nutritional problems according to the text?

Office workers

Athletes

Middle-aged individuals

Pregnant and lactating women (correct)

Which group is not mentioned as being at high risk from nutritional problems?

Athletes Signup and view all the answers

What are the diet-related noncommunicable diseases mentioned in the text?

Heart disease, stroke, diabetes Signup and view all the answers

During which phase is growth mainly determined by hormones like pituitary GH?

Childhood Phase Signup and view all the answers

Which phase experiences the fastest period of growth?

Infancy phase Signup and view all the answers

What determines the growth spurt during the adolescent phase?

Growth hormone and sex hormones Signup and view all the answers

What is the average weight of infants by 1 year of age?

20-25 lbs (9-11 kg) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended energy intake for infants?

100 Kcals/kg Signup and view all the answers

What is the first type of solid food recommended for infants?

Cereal grains Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus?

Producing and secreting hormones Signup and view all the answers

How does the hypothalamus contribute to the body's response to stress?

By releasing adrenaline to prepare the body for 'fight or flight' response Signup and view all the answers

Which system does the hypothalamus primarily connect with?

Endocrine system Signup and view all the answers

Select the correct statement about stress and/or stressor:

Trauma is an example of physical stressors. Signup and view all the answers

Select the correct statement on physiological basis of stress

Acute stress is the first stage of General Adaptation Syndrome. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT the behaviour that regulated by hypothalamus:

Mood changes Signup and view all the answers

Which physiological manifestation is not directly associated with stress?

Hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological manifestation is classified as a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom?

Panic attack Signup and view all the answers

Which physiological response is not a common indirect expression of stress through unhealthy behaviors?

Regular exercise Signup and view all the answers

Which physiological response is not directly associated with the body's stress response?

Digestive problems Signup and view all the answers

Select the correct example of a physical manifestation of stress

Headache Signup and view all the answers

Select the correct statement on the underlying process that causes physical and psychological manifestation of stress

Blood is redistributed to skeletal muscle during acute stress. Signup and view all the answers