12 Questions
What is the main focus of the course 'Nutrition and Diseases' taught by Godana Arero?
The roles of nutrition among various health problems or diseases
Define Metabolic Syndrome.
A collection of conditions that often occur together and increase the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease
What is one of the topics covered in the course related to disease prevention?
Fish Oil
What is the importance of choosing foods wisely according to the course outline?
To improve health conditions
What is the significance of understanding the link between nutritional choices and diseases?
To learn how nutrition affects health problems
Can you give an example of a health problem discussed in the course related to nutrition?
Diabetes
What are the main components of metabolic syndrome?
Visceral/Central obesity, High blood pressure, High blood sugar, Insulin resistance, High blood triglycerides, Low High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
Why is a large waistline a significant factor in increasing the chance of developing cardiovascular disease?
When combined with high blood pressure, a large waistline further elevates the risk of cardiovascular disease.
What is the distribution of body fat that is critical to health?
Body fat stored around organs of the abdomen (Apple shape)
How does the distribution of lower-body fat differ from that of abdominal fat?
Lower-body fat is stored around hips and thighs (Pear shape) and is less susceptible to health problems.
What is the most accepted hypothesis to describe the pathophysiology of metabolic syndrome?
Insulin Resistance
What is the significance of having 3 or more components of metabolic syndrome?
It leads to a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome and increases the chance of developing a serious cardiovascular condition.
Explore the roles of nutrition in addressing health problems like Metabolic syndrome, Diabetes, Anemia, Malnutrition, and Diet-related Cancer. Learn about the relationship between nutrition and various diseases, and how to make informed food choices for better health outcomes.
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