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aspects of society and the social environment that impact on health and wellbeing
Social factors
decay of teeth caused by a breakdown in the tissues that make up the tooth
Dental Caries
a person whose behaviour can be emulated by others, especially by younger people
Role model
type of vegetarianism that excludes foods of animal origin, including eggs and dairy
Vegan
connective tissue that protects and cushions the joints, and provides structure and support to various body tissues
Cartilage
a condition characterised by a reduction in bone mass that makes bones more likely to break and fracture
Osteoporosis
any nutrient that increases the chances of developing a certain condition
nutrient that is required by the body in small amounts (for example, minerals and vitamins)
Micronutrient
the decisions and actions taken by government and non-government agencies on issues, including those relating to healthcare, health policies and health funding
Political Factors
a type of fat required for optimal functioning of the body that in excess can lead to a range of health concerns including the blocking of the arteries (atherosclerosis). It can be ‘bad’ low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or ‘good’ high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
Cholestrol
any nutrient that acts to protect a person from a certain condition
Protective nutrient
nutrient that is required by the body in large amounts (for example, protein, carbohydrates, fats)
Macronutrient
the set of beliefs, moral values, traditions, language and laws (or rules of behaviour) held in common by a nation, a community or other defined group of people
Cultural factors
eating disorder characterised by an excessive preoccupation with eating ‘healthy’ food
Orthorexia
foods and drinks not necessary to provide the nutrients the body needs, but that may add variety. However, many of these foods are high in kilojoules and are therefore described as energy dense.
Discretionary Foods
the ‘limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, or the limited ability to acquire foods in socially acceptable ways’ (VicHealth, 2016)
Food insecurity
the maximum bone mass (i.e. density and strength) reached in early adulthood
Peak bone mass
a condition characterised by a reduced ability of the body to deliver enough oxygen to the cells due to a lack of healthy red blood cells
Amenia
when a nutrient has been artificially added to food to increase its nutritional value
Fortified
a scale from 0 to 100 indicating the effect on blood glucose of foods containing carbohydrates
Glycaemic index (GI)