Nutrition and Food Security Flashcards

1
Q

the science that interprets the interaction of
nutrients and other substances food in relation
to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health
and disease of an organism.

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NUTRITION

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2
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carbohydrates, fats, proteins, fibers, and
water. what classification of essential nutrients?

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Macronutrients

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3
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minerals and vitamins. what classification of essential nutrients?

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Micronutrients

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4
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consumed in mainly large amount

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Macronutrients

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5
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required mostly small in amount

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Micronutrients

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6
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foods that contain a lot of protein/ or rich in protein

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BODY- BUILDING FOODS/ GROWING FOODS

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7
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contain a lot of fat and carbohydrates

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ENERGY- GIVING FOODS

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8
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most important, rich with vitamins or minerals

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PROTECTIVE FOODS

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9
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energy- giving foods

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CARBOHYDRATES

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10
Q

provide energy in the form of calories that the body
needs to be able to work, and to support other
functions

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CARBOHYDRATES

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11
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usually in the form of glucose

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CARBOHYDRATES

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12
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usually stored in the muscles and the liver

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CARBOHYDRATES

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13
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For growth and immune functions

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PROTEINS

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14
Q

play an important role in making essential hormones
and enzymes, in tissue repair, preserving lean muscle
mass, and supplying energy in times when
carbohydrates are not available.

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PROTEINS

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15
Q

not good for a person’s health.

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Saturated fats

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16
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healthy fats

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Unsaturated fats

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17
Q

concentrated sources of energy and so are important nutrients for young children who needs a lot of energy rich food

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FATS AND
OILS

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18
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make meals a lot more tasty

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FATS AND
OILS

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19
Q

For the body to make cells and fluids such as tears, digestive juices
and breastmilk

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WATER

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20
Q

For the body to make sweat for cooling itself

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WATER

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21
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For essential body processes

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WATER

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22
Q

For keeping the lining of the mouth, intestine, eyelids and lungs
wet and healthy

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WATER

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23
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For the production of urine

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WATER

24
Q

we cannot live without this for more than a few days. adult needs 2-3 liters of water each day

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WATER

24
Q

makes food bulky or bigger this can help a person who is
overweight to eat less food

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FIBER

25
Q

a mixture of different carbohydrates which are not digested like
other nutrients but pass through the gut nearly unchanged

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FIBER

26
Q

makes the feces soft and bulky

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FIBER

27
Q

slows the absorption of nutrients

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FIBER

28
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Vitamin A

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Retinol

29
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Vitamin C

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Ascorbic Acid

30
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Vitamin D

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Calcitriol

31
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Vitamin E

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Tocopherol

32
Q

substances that people need to ensure the health of your tissues and sub skeletons

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MINERALS

33
Q

Transports oxygen around the body. Important for immune system function

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Iron

34
Q

Essential for strong, healthy bones and teeth. Important mineral for heart function

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Calcium

35
Q

Helps conduct nerve impulses, is vital for muscle contraction, helps maintain normal heart rhythm and regulates fluid balance

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Potassium

36
Q

Important for growth, immune and sensory system function and wound healing

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Zinc

37
Q

Important for structure of bones and teeth, transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction

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Magnesium

38
Q

Important for fluid and electrolyte balance, nutrient uptake and the maintenance of a normal hearth rhythm

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Sodium

39
Q

Essential for normal thyroid gland function - controls growth, brain development and metabolism (rate at which we burn energy)

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Iodine

40
Q

Acts as an antioxidant to help protect body from damage. Helps regulate blood pressure nd healthy immune system function

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Selenium

41
Q

Helps to protect teeth from dental caries

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Fluoride

42
Q

How much serving do you need for vegetables, fruits and salads

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5-7 servings

43
Q

How much serving do you need for whole meal cereals and breads, potatoes, pasta and rice

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3-5 servings

44
Q

How much serving do you need for milk, yogurt and cheese

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3-4 servings

45
Q

How much serving do you need for meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans and nuts

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2-3 servings

46
Q

How much serving do you need for fats, spreads and oils

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in very small amounts

47
Q

a state of nutrition in which a deficiency or excess of energy,
protein and other nutrients causes measurable adverse effects on
tissue/body form and function and clinical outcome.

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MALNUTRITION

48
Q

indicator for low risk of malnutrition

A

0

49
Q

indicator for medium risk of malnutrition

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1

50
Q

indicator for high risk of malnutrition

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> 2

51
Q

Recommendations include ongoing screening at the hospital and at home.

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Low Risk

52
Q

The person may undergo observation, his/her dietary intake will be
documented for 3 days, and he/she will receive ongoing screening.

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Medium Risk

53
Q

The person will need treatment from a nutritionist and possibly other specialists,
and he/she will undergo ongoing care.

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High Risk

54
Q

a scientific discipline describing handling, preparation, and
storage of food in ways that prevent food-borne illness.

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FOOD
SAFETY

55
Q

limited or uncertain ability tot acquire acceptable foods

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food insecurity

56
Q

the availability at all times of adequate world food supplies of
basic foodstuffs to sustain a steady expansion of food
consumption and to offset fluctuations in production and prices

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FOOD
SECURITY