So here we are at the end of May. I have been off now for around 2 weeks and things are going crazy inside my head.
Part of me really misses university so so much. Part of me loves being at home.
Interestingly, I have started to drop some weight while doing not much different. Which does make me wonder about the theory of stress and cortisol. We know this one by now don't we? Do we? Yes we do. Stress keeps us from digesting stuff properly! I also recently heard about a bit of a craze regarding cryotherapy and weight loss. Apparently it stimulates leptin in the system.
Interesting stuff.
So, last week I almost moved home. I was having a big dream about buying this huge house and letting out part of it to create a type of getaway for those who want to either learn to cook, or be cooked for and have a place to chill while doing some country walking. Yet thinking on, I have decided to stay in my house and hopefully get some home improvements done. This also brought me to a place of thinking about helping children and giving back, making a difference. I'm a very loving giving person that only those who get close to me tend to see. Otherwise I can seem stern, yet I'm not.
Speaking to a client of mine who is managing director of a fostering agency, I might well go down that route. Sounds crazy I know. I still dream of all the same things I have always dreamt of. Writing and creating information online for those who wish to improve health through nutrition. If I can do that while also taking care of a loving little baby who is waiting for it's forever home then what an amazing adventure that would be!
This brings me to a place of thinking should I really go back to university. The amount of stress I endured and the health issues and even right down to the palpitations, it is crazy. Then bizarrely as I sit writing this blog, one of my university besties texts me out of the blue to organise dinner with the other of my uni besties. So the universe works in crazy ways. I really owe it to myself to get registered as a nutritionist and that means passing this degree. The time will fly I know. And perhaps once this home improvement work is done I can begin the path to foster these sweet little babies. Who knows....
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Tuesday, 2 May 2017
Chronic disease epidemiology
What is chronic disease epidemiology?
It is a way of investigating a link between dietary behaviour and chronic diseases.
Epidemiological studies used:
* 24 hours recall
* Diet history
* Food frequency questionnaire
Types of chronic disease:
* type 2 diabetes
* Heart disease
* Stroke
Ways to investigate the link between dietary behaviour and chronic diseases
* Anthropometric
Using body weight, height, skin folds, waist and hip circumference
* Biochemical tests
Blood, urine, faeces, tissues are rested to deter subclinical deficiencies
* Clinical observation
Observation of pallor, hair, nails, skin, eyes, lips, mouth , muscles, joints
* Dietary assessment
Obtain report of food items consumed, portion sizes, frequency, calculation of nutritional intake
It is a way of investigating a link between dietary behaviour and chronic diseases.
Epidemiological studies used:
* 24 hours recall
* Diet history
* Food frequency questionnaire
Types of chronic disease:
* type 2 diabetes
* Heart disease
* Stroke
Ways to investigate the link between dietary behaviour and chronic diseases
* Anthropometric
Using body weight, height, skin folds, waist and hip circumference
* Biochemical tests
Blood, urine, faeces, tissues are rested to deter subclinical deficiencies
* Clinical observation
Observation of pallor, hair, nails, skin, eyes, lips, mouth , muscles, joints
* Dietary assessment
Obtain report of food items consumed, portion sizes, frequency, calculation of nutritional intake
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