A remote island nation is experiencing increased rates of obesity and related non-communicable diseases. The nation has historically relied on locally grown produce and seafood, but in recent years has seen a significant increase in the availability and affordability of imported processed foods due to increased world trade.
Which of the following best explains the link between increased world trade and the rise in obesity in this nation?
Increased world trade leads to lower prices for fresh, local produce, making it less appealing compared to processed foods.
Increased world trade facilitates the import and marketing of inexpensive, highly processed foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, displacing traditional diets.
Increased world trade results in a greater variety of healthy food choices, leading to overconsumption and weight gain.
Increased world trade decreases access to essential medicines and healthcare services, leading to a decline in overall health and an increased risk of obesity.
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In this unit, students examine health and human development in a global context. They use data to investigate health status and human development in different countries, exploring factors that contribute to health inequalities between and within countries, including the physical, social and economic conditions in which people live. Students build their understanding of health in a global context through examining changes in health status over time and studying the key concept of sustainability. They consider the health implications of increased globalisation and worldwide trends relating to climate change, digital technologies, world trade, tourism, conflict and the mass movement of people. Students consider global action to improve health and human development, focusing on the United Nations’ (UN’s) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the goals and objectives of the World Health Organization (WHO). They also investigate the role of non-government organisations and Australia’s overseas aid program. Students evaluate the effectiveness of health initiatives and programs in a global context and reflect on their own capacity to act.
In this area of study, students explore similarities and differences in health status and human development in low-, middle- and high-income countries, including Australia. They investigate a range of factors that contribute to health inequalities and study the concepts of sustainability and the Human Development Index to further their understanding of health and human development in a global context. Students inquire into the effects of global trends on health and human development.
implications for health and human development of global trends including: climate change (rising sea levels, changing weather patterns and increasing number of extreme weather events), conflict, mass migration, increased world trade (global distribution and marketing of tobacco products, e-cigarette products and processed foods), tourism, digital technologies.
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