PSYC-3556EL Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Human Body Weight, Lactose Intolerance, Gluten
13 Mar 2018
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Maintaining a healthy weight can lower the risk of some types of cancer: malignant cells require a lot of energy that comes from sugars and glucose. More consumption of fish, vegetables, fruits, high fiber bread and cereal. Research is emerging to show the relationship between low fiber and high saturated fats to some types of cancer. Vitamin a protection; converts from beta carotene. High amounts of vitamin intake can cause an overdose. A change in a single component or an entire overall diet. The most effective approaches incorporate theories of health-related behaviours. Some interventions can include: behaviour and educational methods, eating at night time, assisting shift workers with dietary advice, training and cooperation of family members, understanding how food affects the patient (gluten free, lactose intolerant, support groups. Illusion of control can change quickly: addressing food preferences, online self-help groups for diet, ability to share with peer groups about allergies. Cultural norms related to ideal body weight.
