Question

Nutrution

1) How did you rate your nutrition knowledge then?

2) On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your nutrition knowledge NOW after taking this course?

3) Do you think your original rating of your nutrition knowledge at the beginning of the semester was accurate? If not, how has your opinion changed?

4) What was the most interesting thing you learned this semester or what have you learned that surprised you?

Answer 1

Ans)1) Nutrition knowledge, broadly defined, refers to knowledge of concepts and processes related to nutrition and health including knowledge of diet and health, diet and disease, foods representing major sources of nutrients, and dietary guidelines and recommendations.

- Good nutrition and physical activity can help maintain a healthy weight. But the benefits of good nutrition go beyond weight. Good nutrition can help: Reduce the risk of some diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, some cancers, and osteoporosis.

2) After any form of course, we learn new things thus enchancing the nutrition knowledge. On the scale of 0-10, firstly the score was 5-6 but now in 9-10.

- As we come to know the nutrition, diet pattern in different BMI people, various nutrients & diet plans.

3) Rating first given are accurate as diets evolve over time because of factors such as changes in food availability, food prices, and level of income. Traditional, largely plant-based diets are being replaced by diets that are high in sugars and animal fats and low in starches, dietary fibre, fruits, and vegetables.

4) Most interesting is the biggest changes in these guidelines which are the new recommendations for pregnant and lactating women and children ages 0 to 24 months. This is the first year since the guidelines were established that these populations have been discussed. The committee recommended that infants should be breast fed for the first 6 months of life as the duration of breastfeeding can influence the reduced risk several chronic diseases.

Another interesting recommendation that is very much in line with current research is the introduction of high allergen foods. Research shows that introducing high allergen foods like peanuts as early as 4 to 6 months can actually reduce the risk of the allergy significantly. Even if an infant is at low risk for food allergies, they can still benefit from early introduction to these foods.