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FSHN1030 Revision Exam Questions With
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Three important aspects of 'wellness' which will be covered in this course are: -
answer✔nutrition, physical activity and psychology
before the WHO was founded after World War II, health was defined simply as: - answer✔the
absence of illness and disease
The concept of Wellness has been re-invigorated, work and school-based 'wellness programs'
have been put in place and on the education side, courses such as this one and even whole
University programs have been started because: - answer✔the current epidemic in obesity has
led to the worry that obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease (heart
disease and stroke) and some cancers will increase in the post baby boomer generations and
cause life expectancy to go backwards.
illnesses that results from choice and behaviour are known as: - answer✔lifestyle diseases
which of the following is a NSW health campaign? - answer✔make healthy normal
when officially founded in 1948, the WHO expanded the definitions of 'health' to a state of: -
answer✔a complete physical, mental and social well-being
The term 'Wellness' came into use from Dubos' definition of Health and incorporated the
concepts which were derived from it and the definition of 'Wellness' evolved to include:
I. the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, especially as the result of deliberate
effort.
II. an approach to healthcare that emphasises preventing illness and prolonging life, as opposed
to emphasising treating diseases. - answer✔both statements are correct
at the top of the list as a nutrient-dense source of thiamin is - answer✔pork
a major role of folate (folic acid) and why it is important in pregnancy is in - answer✔making
DNA
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most of our dietary chloride comes from - answer✔table salt
cretinism, a form of physical and mental retardation, is due to a deficiency of __________,
which is low in Australian soils - answer✔iodine
which of the following nutrients functions as a solvent, thermoregulatory, lubricant and
medium for chemical reactions - answer✔water
the mineral found in the body in the most abundance is - answer✔calcium
the best food source of vitamin B6 are - answer✔meats, fish and poultry
the nutrient essential for the synthesis of seven blood clotting factors is vitamin - answer✔K
Oleic is - answer✔a non-essential fatty acid
according to the 60:30:10 rule, ______ of our total energy intake should come from protein -
answer✔10-15%
reflecting the Australian Dietary Guidelines, the risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) can
be minimised by - answer✔reducing sodium intake to 2-3 grams/day (salt 6 grams/day)
including plenty of physical activity
maintain a healthy body weight
eating at least five servings of vegetables and fruits a day
the American Medical Association defines nutrition in terms of the science of - answer✔the
action, interaction and balance (of foods) in relation to health and disease
the process by which we inject, absorb, transport, utilise and excrete food substances
foods and their nutrients and substances
the Australian Dietary Guidelines focuses largely on the contributions of _______ to the overall
diet - answer✔balance - a variety of nutritious foods in the recommended amounts
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11/16/2024 10:16 AM
FSHN1030 Revision Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
Three important aspects of 'wellness' which will be covered in this course are: -
answer✔nutrition, physical activity and psychology
before the WHO was founded after World War II, health was defined simply as: - answer✔the
absence of illness and disease
The concept of Wellness has been re-invigorated, work and school-based 'wellness programs'
have been put in place and on the education side, courses such as this one and even whole
University programs have been started because: - answer✔the current epidemic in obesity has
led to the worry that obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease (heart
disease and stroke) and some cancers will increase in the post baby boomer generations and
cause life expectancy to go backwards.
illnesses that results from choice and behaviour are known as: - answer✔lifestyle diseases
which of the following is a NSW health campaign? - answer✔make healthy normal
when officially founded in 1948, the WHO expanded the definitions of 'health' to a state of: -
answer✔a complete physical, mental and social well-being
The term 'Wellness' came into use from Dubos' definition of Health and incorporated the
concepts which were derived from it and the definition of 'Wellness' evolved to include:
I. the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, especially as the result of deliberate
effort.
II. an approach to healthcare that emphasises preventing illness and prolonging life, as opposed
to emphasising treating diseases. - answer✔both statements are correct
at the top of the list as a nutrient-dense source of thiamin is - answer✔pork
a major role of folate (folic acid) and why it is important in pregnancy is in - answer✔making
DNA
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, ©BRIGHTSTARS EXAM SOLUTIONS
11/16/2024 10:16 AM
most of our dietary chloride comes from - answer✔table salt
cretinism, a form of physical and mental retardation, is due to a deficiency of __________,
which is low in Australian soils - answer✔iodine
which of the following nutrients functions as a solvent, thermoregulatory, lubricant and
medium for chemical reactions - answer✔water
the mineral found in the body in the most abundance is - answer✔calcium
the best food source of vitamin B6 are - answer✔meats, fish and poultry
the nutrient essential for the synthesis of seven blood clotting factors is vitamin - answer✔K
Oleic is - answer✔a non-essential fatty acid
according to the 60:30:10 rule, ______ of our total energy intake should come from protein -
answer✔10-15%
reflecting the Australian Dietary Guidelines, the risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) can
be minimised by - answer✔reducing sodium intake to 2-3 grams/day (salt 6 grams/day)
including plenty of physical activity
maintain a healthy body weight
eating at least five servings of vegetables and fruits a day
the American Medical Association defines nutrition in terms of the science of - answer✔the
action, interaction and balance (of foods) in relation to health and disease
the process by which we inject, absorb, transport, utilise and excrete food substances
foods and their nutrients and substances
the Australian Dietary Guidelines focuses largely on the contributions of _______ to the overall
diet - answer✔balance - a variety of nutritious foods in the recommended amounts
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