Last-minute discussion, questions and tips about the HHD exam :)

[Joseph41]

Could someone explain to me the roles we have to know for omega 3 and 6? I'm a tad confused - thanks!!

I don't think omega 3 and omega 6 are specified in the present study design (they were in a previous one), so I'd be inclined to say nothing - but check this.

EDIT: Although it may come under fats more generally. They may actually be a good point to be aware of regarding polyunsaturated fats in particular.

[hola]

Could someone explain to me the roles we have to know for omega 3 and 6? I'm a tad confused - thanks!!
Also are monounsaturated fats a protective factor for cardiovascular disease because they lower levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood? Thanks again

Omega 3 promotes blood vessel elasticity, whilst omega 6 prevent blood clots. Monounsaturated fats don't lower LDL levels; it increases HDL levels which in turn lowers LDL levels. Polyunsaturated fats (omega 3 and 6) lower LDL levels.

Edit: Forgot to answer your question; mono fats are protective factors for CVD. 

[JaidynLuke]

Omega 3 promotes blood vessel elasticity, whilst omega 6 prevent blood clots. Monounsaturated fats don't lower LDL levels; it increases HDL levels which in turn lowers LDL levels. Polyunsaturated fats lower LDL levels.

LDL cholesterol is 'bad' cholesterol, while HDL cholesterol is 'good' cholesterol.

[JaidynLuke]

Two questions
1. Could someone give a couple of examples as to what types of questions WHO priorities could involve?

2. Do we need to be able to explain how DFAT achieves its priorities? If so, are any examples available?

[Jay.C]

I don't think omega 3 and omega 6 are specified in the present study design (they were in a previous one), so I'd be inclined to say nothing - but check this.

EDIT: Although it may come under fats more generally. They may actually be a good point to be aware of regarding polyunsaturated fats in particular.

Thanks! Also I've mainly been using the passing on knowledge to future generations as a link to sustainability, would you have any other good links just so I have some variety?

[Joseph41]

Thanks! Also I've mainly been using the passing on knowledge to future generations as a link to sustainability, would you have any other good links just so I have some variety?

That is a good link. Sustainability can also be financial, though - so low cost or free things can be sustainable. Plus environmental sustainability, too.

[JaidynLuke]

Do we need to know this:
Four tests guiding strategic choices across Australia's aid, translating the strategic framework into practice
They ensure that Australia Aid:
-pursues our national interest and extends Australia's influence
-Impacts on promoting growth and reducing poverty
-Reflects Australia's value-add and leverage
-Makes performance count

[Steph.Y]

Two questions
1. Could someone give a couple of examples as to what types of questions WHO priorities could involve?

2. Do we need to be able to explain how DFAT achieves its priorities? If so, are any examples available?

1) Well, last year was the first year they examined the WHO priorities and they just asked to pick one and explain it and then explain how it promotes SHD. I'm predicting that there'll probably be a case study where you need to identify which WHO priority they are talking about.

2) Check out their website!! If you scroll down there are links to each DFAT priorities and examples and stuff
http://dfat.gov.au/aid/pages/australias-aid-program.aspx

[geminii]

2012 Exam Question 4 Section B (attached)
Do we need to know specifically what it says in the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating? What about the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Healthy Eating Pyramid?

[Steph.Y]

2012 Exam Question 4 Section B (attached)
Do we need to know specifically what it says in the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating? What about the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Healthy Eating Pyramid?

Yeah you do need to be fairly familiar with the ADGs and be able to write down the guidelines if it asks you to. Same with AGHE, you need to know that its a visual representation of ADG 2 and 3 and that it represents a plate divided into different proportions of the five food groups, indicating which you should be consuming the most and vice versa, it encourages water as the beverage of choice, etc. As for the Healthy Eating Pyramid, you should be able to describe it if it asks and know that it's a TOOL developed by Nutrition Australia, NOT A PROGRAM!! Its also been updated last year so refer to the updated version if you need to describe it I'm guessing. 

[geminii]

Yeah you do need to be fairly familiar with the ADGs and be able to write down the guidelines if it asks you to. Same with AGHE, you need to know that its a visual representation of ADG 2 and 3 and that it represents a plate divided into different proportions of the five food groups, indicating which you should be consuming the most and vice versa, it encourages water as the beverage of choice, etc. As for the Healthy Eating Pyramid, you should be able to describe it if it asks and know that it's a TOOL developed by Nutrition Australia, NOT A PROGRAM!! Its also been updated last year so refer to the updated version if you need to describe it I'm guessing. 

Wow, thank you so much! My teacher never taught us this so I guess I'm gonna have to memorise it :/ Say, for ADG 1, can we just say 'to achieve and maintain a healthy weight', or do we need to say the entire thing? Also, I always get confused about how the ADGs, the AGHE, and the Healthy Eating Pyramid and Nutrition Australia are related. So from what you said, the Healthy Eating Pyramid is a tool developed by NA, and the ADGs and AGHE are not tools? Are they programs? Are they related to Nutrition Australia in any way? Thank you so much!!

[Steph.Y]

Wow, thank you so much! My teacher never taught us this so I guess I'm gonna have to memorise it :/ Say, for ADG 1, can we just say 'to achieve and maintain a healthy weight', or do we need to say the entire thing? Also, I always get confused about how the ADGs, the AGHE, and the Healthy Eating Pyramid and Nutrition Australia are related. So from what you said, the Healthy Eating Pyramid is a tool developed by NA, and the ADGs and AGHE are not tools? Are they programs? Are they related to Nutrition Australia in any way? Thank you so much!!

That's ok! I'm glad it helped!!
So, ADG and AGHE are not programs either, they are tools, I'm pretty sure and they're not related to Nutrition Australia.
I'm pretty sure you need to say the whole first sentence of each and just know the examples underneath. Also for ADG 2 know a few of the food sources from each group

[hola]

Hello! Hello! Can someone please clarify for me what to write for "why is x SDG important?" questions. Thanks!

[Steph.Y]

Hello! Hello! Can someone please clarify for me what to write for "why is x SDG important?" questions. Thanks!

i think those questions would be the same as the MDG questions. So like, maybe a four marker on why it is important.
EG: No Poverty
You could say:
Poverty contributes to higher rates of morbidity and mortality of a nation from preventable diseases such as diarrhoea, measles and tuberculosis due to lack of access to healthcare.
if there is no poverty, more people are likely to access education (development of literacy and numeracy skills) and thus improve their future employment opportunities.
and just stuff like that, I think we'll be able to make them up on the spot if we need.

[hola]

i think those questions would be the same as the MDG questions. So like, maybe a four marker on why it is important.
EG: No Poverty
You could say:
Poverty contributes to higher rates of morbidity and mortality of a nation from preventable diseases such as diarrhoea, measles and tuberculosis due to lack of access to healthcare.
if there is no poverty, more people are likely to access education (development of literacy and numeracy skills) and thus improve their future employment opportunities.
and just stuff like that, I think we'll be able to make them up on the spot if we need.

So do I just link to human development/global health?