VCE HHD Unit 1

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WHO definition of health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.
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Wellbeing
An equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged.
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Health and wellbeing
A person's physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual existence characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged
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Spiritual health and wellbeing
Relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings.
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Social health and wellbeing
Relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations.
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Physical health and wellbeing
Physical health and wellbeing relates to the functioning of the body and its systems, including the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks.
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Emotional health and wellbeing
The ability to recognise, understand and effectively manage and express emotions as well as the ability to display resilience
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Mental health and wellbeing
Relates to the state of a person's mind or brain and relates to the ability to think and process information.
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Health and wellbeing priorities - Youth
* Physical health and wellbeing
* Peer acceptance
* Mental Health
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Health and wellbeing priorities - Young children
Set by parents, very limited health literacy
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Health and wellbeing priorities - Early Adulthood
* Physical health and wellbeing
* Body image
* Managing emotions
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Health and wellbeing priorities - Middle adulthood
Health preventative factors due to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer
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Health and wellbeing priorities - Later adulthood
* Mobility
* Cognitive functioning
* Social connections
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Health and wellbeing perspectives - Females vs Males
Females have a more holistic view while males focus more on physical health
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Health and wellbeing priorities - Females
* Weight loss
* Body image
* Mental Health
* Social Health
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Health and wellbeing priorities - Males
* Physical Fitness
* Social Health
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Health and wellbeing perspectives - Western culture
* Professional medical practice
* Treatment of symptoms
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Health and wellbeing perspectives - Eastern culture
* Treating the whole body
* Qi
* Ayurveda
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Qi
Chinese medicine: balance of energy in the body
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Ayurveda
Indian medicine: Balance of three elemental energies (fire, water, air)
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Socioeconomic status differences in health and wellbeing
Lower socioeconomic status has:

* Lower health literacy
* Higher priority for food, shelter, education
* Less priority of preventative healthcare
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Health and wellbeing perspectives - Buddhism
* Achieving clarity of mind
* Balancing of mind and body
* Spiritual health
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Health and wellbeing perspectives - Hinduism
* Physical health nurtured through Ayurveda
* Sickness and injury are thought to be caused by karma
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Religion perspectives and priorities - Islam
* It is through the commitment of the five pillars that belief and faith are maintained
* For every illness there is a cure, except ageing and dying
* Medicine of the prophet
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander perspectives - Community
Health and Wellbeing of the whole community is linked
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander perspectives - Connection to the land
The land is the core of existence. When the harmony of the relationship with the land is disrupted, ill health may occur. This connection to land gives them a sense of identity and belonging
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander perspectives - Social and Emotional Health and Wellbeing
* Culture
* Community
* Family
* Spirit
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Health Status
An individual's or population's overall level of health, taking into account various factors, such as life expectancy, amount of disability and levels of disease risk factors
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Health indicators
Standard statistics that are used to measure and compare health status (e.g. life expectancy, mortality rates, morbidity rates)
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Self-assessed health status
An overall measure of a population's health based on a person's own perceptions of their health.
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Life expectancy
Indication of how long a person can expect to live if the current death rates stay the same.
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Mortality
Refers to the number of deaths caused by a particular disease, illness or other environmental factor
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YLL
Years of life lost due to premature death is another way of measuring and comparing mortality.
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Morbidity
Refers to ill health (disease, injury, disability) in an individual and the levels of ill health in a population or group. The morbidity rate is the rate of ill health in a population in a given period.
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YLD
Years lost due to disability, where one YLD is equal to one healthy year of life lost due to time lived with disease, injury or disability
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YLL vs YLD
YLL and YLD are equal in value, however YLL is caused by premature death and YLD is caused by losing healthy years of life because of living with illness, disease or disability.
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Incidence
The number or rate of new cases of a particular condition during a specific time.
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Prevalence
The number of cases of a particular disease or condition present in a population at a given time.
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Burden of disease
A measure of the impact of diseases and injuries, specifically it measures the gap between current health status and an ideal situation where everyone lives to an old age free of disease and disability.
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DALY
Disability adjusted life years. A measure of burden of disease, =YLL+YLD
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Core activity limitation
Refers to needing assistance with self-care, mobility or communication in own language.
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Psychological distress
Relates to unpleasant feeling and emotions that affect an individual's level of functioning.
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Family Influence on health & wellbeing behaviours
* Controls flow of food
* Access to health services
* Role modelling
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Family - Negative impact on health status
* Domestic Violence
* Neglect
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Peer group (definition)
Set of individuals of roughly the same age and interests
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Peer group - Positive influence on health & wellbeing
* Resilience
* Higher levels of self esteem
* Physical health and wellbeing (based on norms)
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Housing (definition)
The building, shelter or accommodation in which people live, which can influence the health and wellbeing of individuals and populations
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Housing - Influential factors on health and wellbeing
* Location
* Overcrowding
* Indoor air pollution
* Kitchen facilities
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Education - Influence on health & wellbeing behaviours
* Higher health literacy
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Employment - Influence on health & wellbeing behaviours
* Increases income for preventative healthcare
* Might be dangerous
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Impact of lower income on Health and Wellbeing
* Higher rates of stress & anxiety
* Working more hours
* Reduced socialisation
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Consequences of an inability to access health & wellbeing information and support services
* Misdiagnosis of illness
* Delayed treatment
* Inappropriate advice
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Higher health literacy
Knowledge that allows youth to modify their lifestyle to be healthier
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Nutrients
Substances found in food that are required for growth and maintenance of body systems.
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Macronutrients
Nutrients required in large amounts

* Carbohydrates
* Trans, saturated and unsaturated fats
* Proteins


* Water
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Micronutrients
Nutrients required in small amounts

* Vitamins and Minerals
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Functions of carbohydrates
* Preferred form of energy of the body
* Easier to break down
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Sources of carbohydrates
* Cereals
* Grains
* Fruits
* Vegetables
* Pasta
* Breads
* Sugars
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Functions of fibre
* Provides a feeling of fullness
* Reduces cholesterol
* Prevents constipation
* Absorbs water
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Functions of proteins
* Repairs and replaces body cells
* Acts as secondary energy source
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Sources of protein
* Lean meat
* Fish
* Soybeans & Legumes
* Eggs
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Protein deficiency
* Hunger
* Muscle wasting
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Short term consequences of excess saturated and trans fat consumption
* Increases cholesterol
* Fatty deposits in arteries
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Sources of saturated and trans fats
* Processed foods
* Fatty meat
* Milk
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Functions of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
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* “Good fats”
* Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
* Reduces LDL (Cholesterol)
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Sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
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* Olive oil
* Avocado
* Nuts
* Fish
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Purpose of water
* Used as a medium for chemical reactions required to provide energy
* Component of blood
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Sources of water
* Lettuce
* Apple
* Watermelon
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Functions of calcium
* Building of hard tissue
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Sources of calcium
* Dairy products
* Leafy green vegetables
* Fortified soy milk
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Calcium deficiency
Osteoporosis
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Sodium
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* Plays a role in the regulation of blood pressure, blood volume and body fluids
* Regulates balance of fluids in and out of the cells
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Sources of sodium
* Salt
* Olives
* Processed foods
* Cheese
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Excess sodium
* High blood pressure
* Heart Failure
* Stroke
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Functions of Iron
* Component of blood
* Allows blood to carry oxygen
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Sources of iron
* Red meat
* Eggs
* Nuts & seeds
* Leafy green vegetables
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Iron deficiency
* Anemia
* Tiredness
* Weakness
* Irritability
* Headaches
* Females are often expected to have higher rates due to Iron lost during mensuration
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Functions of Vitamin D
* Absorption of calcium
* Bone growth
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Sources of Vitamin D
* Fish
* Cheese
* Egg yolks
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Vitamin D deficiency
Weak bones
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Functions of Vitamin C
* Strengthens immune system
* Promotes absorption of iron
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Sources of Vitamin C
* Kiwi fruit
* Broccoli
* Oranges
* Tomatoes
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Vitamin C deficiency
* Scurvy
* Anemia
* Iron deficiency
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Functions of Vitamins B1, B2 & B3
Metabolism & releasing energy from carbohydrates
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Sources of Vitamins B1, B2 & B3
* Vegemite
* Wholegrain cereals and breads
* Dark-green leafy vegetables
* Meat
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Vitamins B1, B2 & B3 deficiency
* Lack of energy
* Slowed growth
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Functions of Vitamin B9 (Folate)
Helps DNA synthesis
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Sources of folate
* Green leafy vegetables
* Citrus fruits
* Cereals, breads and fruit juices fortified with folic acid
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The Australian Guide To Healthy Eating (AGHE)
A federal government initiative that visually represent the proportion of the five food groups recommended for consumption each day.
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Strengths of the AGHE
* Simple visual guide
* The five food groups can be easily understood and recognised.
* Looks like a plate
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The Health Star Rating System
An optional labelling system that assigns packaged foods a rating from ½ a star to 5 stars based on protective vs risk nutrients.
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Strength of the health star rating system
Simple visuals guide to use while shopping, to make identifying a healthier product easier.
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The Healthy Eating Pyramid
* Developed by Nutrition Australia (NGO)
* 4 levels of food
* Pyramid
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Strengths of the healthy eating pyramid
* Addresses Healthy Fats


* Shows herbs and spices as alternatives to salt and sugar
* Says “Be Active”
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Glycemic Index (GI)
Ranks how quickly or slowly carbohydrate foods affect blood glucose levels.
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Nutritionist vs Dietitian
* Dietitians are regulated by the Government


* Nutritionists are better for health promotion etc. (community)
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Nutrition advice - Internet
Use REAL strategy
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Nutrition advice - Television and news
* Usually supported by new dietary advice
* Not qualified to provide nutrition advice
* Often sensationalised
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Nutrition advice - Magazines
* Some use professionals
* Consider authors credentials
* Check references
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