Definitions
What is BMI (Body Mass Index)?
This is a measure of body weight relative to height, often used to assess overweight or underweight.
A Community nutrition aims to improve health and _______ among people.
Wellbeing
Name one group that is considered vulnerable to poor nutrition.
Elderly, pregnant women, Toddlers, Children
Name one type of exercise suitable for children.
Sports or aerobic activities.
The process of taking in and using food for growth and energy.
Nutrition.
What are Dietary Guidelines?
These provide guidance on what and how much to eat for a balanced, healthy diet.
Name one reason why community nutrition is important.
It helps to prevent diet-related diseases? And improve health, educate on healthy eating.
Children face this nutritional challenge due to rapid growth and high energy needs.
Malnutrition or inadequate nutrient intake?
Name one type of exercise suitable for the elderly.
Walking, stretching, or low-impact exercises.
A diet lacking in essential nutrients can lead to this.
Malnutrition
What is Community Nutrition?
This term refers to the promotion of good nutrition within a community to improve overall health.
True or False: Community nutrition only focuses on feeding programs
False
Elderly people may face this challenge due to reduced appetite and absorption of nutrients.
Nutrient deficiencies.
What are the three aspects of health?
Physical, Mental and Social
This term refers to foods that provide energy and nutrients but should be eaten in moderation.
A Balanced diet.
What are Vulnerable Groups?
These are groups more likely to experience poor nutrition due to age, illness, or socio-economic factors.
Give two ways communities can promote good nutrition.
Through nutrition education programs and access to healthy foods.
Pregnant women need more of this nutrient to prevent birth defects.
Folic acid, iron or calcium)
True or False: Exercise only benefits physical health.
False.
After Brainstorming, students list three terms they have came across and explain in your own words anyone.
BMI, Malnutrition , Vulnerable group, community nutrition.
What is the term for a condition that occurs when a person’s diet does not provide enough nutrients or provides too many, leading to poor health?
Malnutrition
Why is educating a community about healthy eating is important for preventing diet-related diseases?
It helps improve overall health and reduces the risk of nutrition-related illnesses?
Name one nutritional challenge that pregnant women commonly face.
Iron deficiency or anemia.
Name a type of exercise that helps strengthen the heart and lungs.
Aerobic exercise (e.g., running, swimming, cycling).
What is the term for nutrients that the body cannot make on its own and must get from food?
Essential nutrients?