Under-Nutrition
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Which of the following is NOT a determinant of nutritional status?

  • Altered nutrient utilization
  • Decreased intake
  • Increased requirements
  • Anthropometric changes (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a method of assessing nutritional status?

  • Medical history
  • Blood pressure measurement (correct)
  • Physical exam
  • Laboratory measurements
  • Which tool is NOT used to measure body size and body composition?

  • Waist circumference
  • DEXA scans
  • Skinfold thickness
  • Body mass index (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a consequence of nutrient deficiency?

    <p>Increased requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification range of BMI is considered as overweight?

    <p>25 - 29.9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of dietary assessment involves recording food intake for a period of 3-7 days?

    <p>Diet record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool is used to analyze dietary data using a food composition database?

    <p>The Australian Food Composition Database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of dietary assessment is often used in population surveys and prompts participants with a list of foods 'usually' eaten over a reference period of time?

    <p>Food frequency questionnaire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major cause of food insecurity at the individual level?

    <p>Poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected global population by 2050?

    <p>9.3 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a form of malnutrition?

    <p>Overweight and obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the global burden of disease caused by undernutrition?

    <p>11%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of food security according to the World Health Organization?

    <p>Food consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of food security?

    <p>Having access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diet has the strongest evidence base for reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and CVD risk in primary prevention?

    <p>The DASH diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major threats to global food security posed by COVID-19?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is most at risk for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

    <p>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major risk factors for CVD?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some key features of the Mediterranean diet?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of obesity in Australia?

    <p>67% of adults are overweight or obese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key diet-related health condition in Australia?

    <p>Dental caries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the cancer process?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of diet, nutrition, physical activity, and height in increasing susceptibility to cancer?

    <p>Decreased cellular metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of death and disease burden in Australia?

    <p>Cardiovascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a short-term solution to address undernutrition and food insecurity?

    <p>Emergency relief for famine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the EAT Lancet Commission, what dietary shifts will be required by 2050 for a healthy and sustainable diet?

    <p>Increase consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main driver of environmental degradation and transgression of planetary boundaries, according to the EAT Lancet Commission?

    <p>Global food production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the shift from traditional, rural diets to modern, Western diets in developing countries?

    <p>Nutrition transition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of overnutrition and chronic diseases?

    <p>Increased access to food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the global obesity epidemic characterized by?

    <p>2/3 adults and 1/4 children in Australia are overweight or obese</p> Signup and view all the answers

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