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• What is nutrition?

  The study of the various nutrients in relation to their effect upon the human body.
  nutrition definitions
• What is public health nutrition?

  Promotion of good health through prevention of nutrition-related illness in the population.
  public_health nutrition
• What is food?

  Substances taken in by mouth that produce energy, promote growth, and repair tissues.
  food definitions
• What are nutrients?

  Chemical components of food that perform functions to maintain life.
  nutrients definitions
• What are the six groups of nutrients?

  Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Mineral elements, Vitamins, Water.
  nutrition nutrients
• What are the two subclasses of carbohydrates?

  Monosaccharides and Disaccharides.
  carbohydrates nutrients
• What are examples of proteins?

  Amino acids from plant and animal sources.
  proteins nutrients
• What are the two types of fats?

  Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated fatty acids.
  fats nutrients
• What are examples of micronutrients?

  Vitamins and minerals, including trace elements.
  micronutrients nutrition
• What is the function of carbohydrates?

  Provide energy.
  carbohydrates functions
• What is the function of proteins?

  Provide energy, growth, and repair.
  proteins functions
• What is the function of fats?

  Provide energy.
  fats functions
• What is the role of water in nutrition?

  Required for many body functions and chemical processes.
  water functions
• What factors affect nutrient requirements?

  Age, sex, physiological state, and environmental factors.
  nutrient_requirements factors
• What is the eat well plate?

  A guide to a balanced diet.
  nutrition balanced_diet
• What are the two forms of severe acute malnutrition?

  Marasmus and Kwashiorkor.
  malnutrition nutrition
• What is the public health significance of micronutrient deficiency?

  Can lead to various health issues and requires control programs.
  micronutrients public_health
• What services are available to prevent childhood malnutrition?

  Nutrition programs and public health initiatives.
  childhood_malnutrition services
• What does RDA stand for?

  Recommended Daily Amounts
  nutrition requirements
• What does RDA ensure?

  Satisfies individuals with the highest nutrient needs
  nutrition requirements
• What does DRV represent?

  Estimate of the range of individual nutrient requirements
  nutrition requirements
• What does EAR stand for?

  Estimated Average Requirements
  nutrition requirements
• What is LRNI?

  Lower Reference Nutrient Intake
  nutrition requirements
• What does RNI stand for?

  Reference Nutrient Intake
  nutrition requirements
• What is a Safe Intake?

  Intakes sufficient for almost everyone without causing adverse effects
  nutrition requirements
• What is a balanced diet?

  Contains proper quantities and proportions of needed nutrients
  nutrition diet
• What does a healthy diet protect against?

  Malnutrition and noncommunicable diseases
  nutrition diet
• How many portions of fruit and vegetables should one aim to eat daily?

  At least five portions
  nutrition healthy_diet
• What type of foods should be chosen for starchy foods?

  Wholegrain options
  nutrition healthy_diet
• What nutrients do dairy foods provide?

  Calcium, protein, Vitamin B12, A & D
  nutrition healthy_diet
• What type of snacks are recommended?

  Healthy snacks like fruits and vegetable soups
  nutrition healthy_diet
• What is a key feature of the Mediterranean diet?

  Primarily plant-based foods
  nutrition diet
• What should be limited in the Mediterranean diet?

  Red meat
  nutrition diet
• What is recommended for fat replacement in cooking?

  Healthy fats like olive oil
  nutrition diet
• What type of exercise is encouraged in the Mediterranean diet?

  Getting plenty of exercise
  nutrition diet
• What is included in nutrition services and programmes?

  Breast and infant feeding programme
  nutrition services
• What is a recommended beverage to drink in moderation for health?

  Red wine
  health nutrition
• What is important for maintaining good health aside from diet?

  Plenty of exercise
  health exercise
• What does the Breast and Infant Feeding Programme focus on?

  Promoting breastfeeding practices
  nutrition programmes
• What is the CMAM Programme?

  Management of Acute Malnutrition
  nutrition programmes
• What is the focus of micronutrient programmes?

  Addressing micronutrient deficiencies
  nutrition programmes
• What does the School Health Programme aim to improve?

  Health and nutrition in schools
  nutrition education
• What is the purpose of the School Feeding Programme?

  Providing meals to school children
  nutrition education
• Who benefits from the Nutrition Programme for Special Patients?

  HIV and TB patients
  nutrition special_needs
• What is the goal of the Supplementary Feeding Programme?

  Providing additional nutrition to vulnerable groups
  nutrition programmes
• What is the focus of communication in health education?

  Promoting health awareness and practices
  health education
• What are common consequences of malnutrition in survivors?

  Poor child development and academic performance
  malnutrition public_health
• How does malnutrition affect economic prospects?

  Leads to poor job prospects and national development
  malnutrition economics
• Who described Kwashiorkor in scientific literature?

  Dr. Cecily Williams
  history malnutrition
• What diet were children with Kwashiorkor commonly fed?

  Plain fermented maize diet
  malnutrition diet
• What deficiency characterizes Severe Acute Malnutrition?

  Protein and Energy deficiency
  malnutrition pathophysiology
• What defines Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)?

  Weight for height < 80% but ≥ 70% of NCHS median
  malnutrition classification
• What defines Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM)?

  Weight for height < 70% of NCHS median or < -3 z score
  malnutrition classification
• What is a common cause of organic malnutrition?

  Decreased intake of food
  malnutrition causes
• What is a potential non-organic cause of malnutrition?

  Child abuse or neglect
  malnutrition causes
• What risk factor is associated with malnutrition in children?

  Premature birth or low birth weight
  malnutrition risk_factors
• What is one of the 10 steps in WHO's case management for malnutrition?

  Prevent or treat hypoglycaemia
  malnutrition who
• What is the first step in WHO case management for severe malnutrition?

  Prevent or treat hypoglycaemia
  who management malnutrition
• What is the time frame for stabilization in severe malnutrition management?

  Days 1-2
  management timeframe malnutrition
• What does F-75 provide per 100ml?

  75 kcal
  nutrition f-75 calories
• What is the purpose of the Appetite test?

  To test a child's ability to eat RUTF
  appetite_test rutf nutrition
• What is the recommended duration for exclusive breastfeeding?

  Up to 6 months
  breastfeeding nutrition infants
• What does ReSoMal contain compared to standard ORS?

  Less sodium and more potassium
  resomal rehydration nutrition
• What is the main focus of preventing malnutrition?

  Eradicate poverty and ignorance
  prevention malnutrition education
• What is the consequence of inadequate dietary intake in maternal and child nutrition?

  Undernutrition
  undernutrition diet nutrition
• What is the energy content of F-100 per 100ml?

  100 kcal
  nutrition f-100 calories
• What are the long-term consequences of malnutrition?

  Adult height, cognitive ability, economic productivity
  long-term consequences malnutrition
• What should be monitored to prevent malnutrition?

  Growth monitoring and promotion
  monitoring growth nutrition
• What is the recommended feeding practice for infants of HIV+ mothers?

  Appropriate feeding
  hiv nutrition infants
• What should be included in complementary feeding?

  From 6 months
  complementary_feeding nutrition infants
• What is a contraindication for Plumpy Nut?

  Allergy to cow’s milk protein
  plumpy_nut contraindications nutrition
• What is one of the 10 steps for managing severe malnutrition?

  Provide loving care, play and stimulation
  management malnutrition care
• What is a key factor in food security?

  Agricultural practices
  food_security agriculture nutrition
• What type of foods are included in RUTF?

  Energy dense vitamin enriched milk
  rutf nutrition therapeutic
• What is a consequence of poor breastfeeding practices?

  Inadequate dietary intake
  breastfeeding nutrition consequences
• What is the goal of immunization in preventing malnutrition?

  Prevent diseases like measles and TB
  immunization prevention nutrition
• What should be done in case of diarrhoea to prevent malnutrition?

  Provide fluids and continued feeding
  diarrhoea prevention nutrition
• What are the immediate causes of inadequate dietary intake?

  Unhealthy household practices and inadequate health services.
  nutrition health
• What are the underlying causes of inadequate dietary intake?

  Household food security, care practices, and health services.
  nutrition health
• What resources are needed for adequate household access?

  Land, education, employment, income, technology.
  resources economics
• What are micronutrients?

  Vitamins and minerals needed in minuscule amounts.
  micronutrients nutrition
• What is the consequence of micronutrient deficiency?

  Severe health issues like Vitamin A, iodine, and iron/folate deficiencies.
  deficiency health
• What does antenatal care include?

  Nutrition education and iron/folic acid supplementation.
  healthcare nutrition
• What is the aim of the Ghana School Feeding Programme?

  To reduce hunger, malnutrition, and increase school enrolment.
  education nutrition
• Who initiated the Ghana School Feeding Programme?

  The Government of Ghana in 2005.
  government programmes
• What does the Girls Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Programme target?

  Adolescent girls in schools and out of school.
  nutrition education
• What is the role of GHS in the Ghana School Feeding Programme?

  Menu development, training for caterers, and monitoring nutritional status.
  health nutrition
• What nutrition support is provided for people with HIV and TB?

  World Food supplementation and adherence packs for TB patients.
  hiv tb
• What regions in Ghana have a Supplementary Feeding Programme?

  Northern, Upper East, and Upper West Regions.
  nutrition regions
• Who are professionals involved in nutrition communication?

  Doctors, nurses, dieticians, nutritionists, and health officers.
  professionals health
• What is the purpose of the School Health Programme?

  Growth monitoring, health education, and school meals.
  education health
• What is the title of the textbook by Lucas A.O. and Gilles H. M.?

  Short textbook of Public Health Medicine for the tropics
  textbook public_health
• Who are the authors of 'Food Science, Nutrition & health'?

  Fox BA, Cameron AG
  nutrition food_science
• What year was the 'Introduction to human nutrition' textbook published?

  2002
  nutrition textbook
• Which publishing house released 'Public Health Nutrition'?

  Blackwell Publishing
  public_health nutrition
• What is the main focus of the lecture on micronutrient deficiencies?

  Overview of micronutrient deficiencies of public health importance in Ghana
  micronutrients public_health
• When was the lecture on micronutrient deficiencies last revised?

  2021
  revision lecture
• What department is responsible for the lecture on micronutrient deficiencies?

  Dept of Community Health
  department health
• What is the aim of the lecture on micronutrient deficiencies?

  To overview micronutrient deficiencies and efforts to tackle the problem
  aim micronutrients