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Diet and Health in Australia
The UNWHO (United Nations World Health Organisation) defines good health as 'a state of complete physical, mental adn social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity'. Health is affected by:
 * nutrition, including alcohol intake
 * self care beahviour (hygiene, safety, habits, such as smoking, use or misuse of medications, spiritual practices)
 * physical and social functioning
 * level of social support
 * amount of regular physical activity
 * socioeceonomic status

Malnutrition
Malnutrition occurs when one or more nutrients are not supplied to the body in the correct amounts. This can cause overnutrition or undernutrition.

Diet Related Illnesses
Download and complete the following worksheet using the FTIA textbook.

[|http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/view/977438]
 * Globesity Program**

Homework
Answer the following questions based on the Globesity program. 1. In your own words describe the obesity problem in developing countries. 2. Give one reason why people in Mexico drink more soft drink per person than any other country. 3. What has contributed to the obesity problem in China? 4. What is the Nestle boat and what impact is it having on some Brazilians' diet? 5. What obesity related illness are Indian people being diagnosed with. 6. Why are Indian people at a greater risk of getting this illness? 7. What impact is the obesity epidemic having on kids? 8. What do you think are the contributing factors to obesity in developing countries? 9. What are some of the solutions to the problem? 10. What factors contribute to obesity? Consider factors such as changes to diet, lifestyle and advertising. What do you believe were the biggest contributing factors to obesity in the Globesity program. 11. What influences the food choices people make. Think about cultural/family background, money available, education, time available. 12.What are the health risks associated with obesity? Choose one of the problems such as type 2 diabetes and explain what the disease is, signs and symptoms, health consequences, tips for preventing the onset of the disease and how the disease is treated and managed. Think about your own diet and lifestyle by completing the survey linked below. Consider 3 changes you could make to improve your own health. [] media type="custom" key="20557662"
 * Extended response questions**
 * Survey**

Homework
Examine the Australian Bureau of Statistics website on incidents of diet related medical treatments linked to over and undernutrition. [|Australian Bureau of Statistics] [|Diet related issues] Write down around 5 statistics linked to this topic.

[|WHO - Obesity & Overweight] [|Better Health Channel - Obesity] [|NSW Health - Obesity] [|Child and Youth Health - Obesity]
 * Other relevant Links**

Nutritional Considerations for Specific Groups
In your research discuss such things as **life expectancy, diet related illnesses** (obesity, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes), **leading causes of death.** FTIA Pages 319-320 [] [] [] []
 * Research** the health of the Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander population and **discuss programs** that have been developed to support these groups.
 * Resources**

Plan a one day menu for a person with Type 2 diabetes or Cardiovascular disease.
 * Practical Task:**

Homework
Download and complete the following revision questions.

**1. Role of Govt.**
Download and read the following notes. Complete the review of Govt. strategies using the information below.

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**2. Role of the Food Industry**
The ‘7 a-day’ program (Go for 2 & 5) was designed by the partnership of Coles and the ‘Dieticians’ Association of Australia. Woolworths is also campaigning to get children to eat healthier food by providing a website devoted to recipes and games with healthy food.

**3. Role of community groups & private agencies**
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 * The Australian Heart Foundation**

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 * Dieticians' Association of Australia**

**4. Role of the individual**
See notes in the word document above.