IMED1004 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Neural Tube Defect, Overdiagnosis, Fluoride
17 Sep 2018
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Health and nutrition guidelines: explain the link between nutrition and the needs of the organism and how this relates to excesses and deficiencies in nutrients resulting in adverse health conditions. What provides the building blocks for synthesis of compounds in the body. What cannot be made- must be provided by diet: deficiency in some nutrients can cause morbity. The requirement for energy: excess energy intake is now a public health problem. Foods which lead to adverse outcomes: many diet-related chronic diseases, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, some forms of cancer. Artherosclerosis: smoking, high cholesterol, high fat diet, diabetes. What is required by the organism: define the terms macronutrient and micronutrient. Not part of the government but is authorised to enact legislation. Others: public transport authority, australian taxation office. Nhmrc: comes under the responsibility of the minister for health. Provides funding for some research done in universities and research institutions.
