Chapter 4: Food Preference And Influences Flashcards
(27 cards)
Health
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Homeostasis
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Disease
A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms, affects a specific location, and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.
Noncommunicable Disease
A noncommunicable disease (NCD) is a medical condition or disease that is not caused by infectious agents; it can refer to chronic diseases which last for long periods of time and progress slowly.
Communicable Disease
Infectious diseases caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that can be spread (directly or indirectly) from one person to another.
Wellness
The fluid process of improving the emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual components of life, dynamically leading to a better state of health and well-being.
How does the WHO define health?
A state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
Obese
A high degree of excess body fat - a BMI greater than 30.
Biometrics
The technical term for measurements and calculations related to human physical characteristics.
Satiety
A feeling of fullness and satisfaction.
Palatability
The degree of pleasure or taste provided by a food – a highly palatable food is one that is tasty and pleasant to consume.
True or False? Satiety is achieved by the relatively simple process of the stomach recognizing that it is full of food.
False
Which of the following is a tip for a health-supporting diet?
Follow a diet that is low in saturated fat.
Which of the following is the technical term for body measurements and calculations as they refer to metrics related to human characteristics?
Biometrics
Communicable diseases are which of the following?
Passed from person to person
How many dimensions of wellness are there?
Six
Which of the following is best described as the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal?
Wellness
Non-communicable diseases are also known as which of the following?
Chronic diseases
Non-communicable diseases are which of the following?
The first leading cause of death
Which of the following is best defined as a high degree of body fat, or excess body fat, with a BMI greater than 30?
Obesity
Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during the past decade?
They have increased dramatically.
To which of the following terms can ‘non-communicable disease (NCD) also refer?
Chronic deseases
Which of the following is the leading cause of death?
Heart disease
Dietary habits associated with a lower incidence of cancer rates include which of the following?
Eating foods high in antioxidants
