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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which classification range of BMI is considered as overweight?

<p>25 - 29.9 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Poverty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected global population by 2050?

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

Which of the following is NOT a form of malnutrition?

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

What is the global burden of disease caused by undernutrition?

<p>11% (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of food security?

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

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

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

What are the major risk factors for CVD?

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

What are some key features of the Mediterranean diet?

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

What is the prevalence of obesity in Australia?

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

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

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

Which of the following best describes the cancer process?

<p>All of the above. (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cardiovascular disease (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of overnutrition and chronic diseases?

<p>Increased access to food (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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