Foundations of Nutrition: Introductions and Definitions

Question 1

Food

Answer 1

Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth

Question 2

Whole foods

Answer 2

Foods that have not been processed or refined, and are free from additives or other artificial substances

Question 3

The purpose of food

Answer 3

Feed and nourish cells, maintain bodily functions

Question 4

Food is composed of

Answer 4

A variety of vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, fibre, fats, phytochemicals, prebiotics, probiotics, enzymes and water

Question 5

Naturopathic Nutritionist

Answer 5

A naturopathic nutritionist recognises that every person is an individual and requires a personalised nutritional approach to health

Question 6

Naturopathic nutrition focus

Answer 6

• Use of whole and organic food as medicine
• The importance of detoxification and cleansing
• Looking at the Constitution of patient
• Finding the cause of disease and not just treating a symptom