Food, Nutrition and Health Flashcards
All nutrients needed by the body
Are supplied by a variety of foods in many different combinations
What is nutrition?
The food people eat and how their bodies use it
What is nutrition science?
the body of scientific knowledge that governs nutrient
requirements
Nutritional care of people in the community is the primary responsibility of the
Registered dietitian (RDN)
What are dietetics?
The health profession responsible for applying nutrition science to
promote human health and treat disease
What is health?
Absence of disease, Must include attention to the roots of health for the meeting of basic needs
What is preventive approach to health?
Identify and minimize risk factors before disease
develops.
What is a traditional approach to health?
Treatment after symptoms of illness or disease exist
What is the purpose of wellness?
A positive dynamic state. Seeks the full development of potential for all people within their given environments, Implies a balance between activities and goals, work and leisure, lifestyle choices and health risks, and personal needs versus others’ expectations.
What are the signs of good nutrition?
◦ Physical appearance
◦ Anthropometric measurements
◦ Biochemical markers
To sustain life, the nutrients in foods must:
◦ Provide energy
◦ Build tissue
◦ Regulate metabolic processes
What is Metabolism?
The sum of all body processes that accomplish the basic life-sustaining tasks
What are essential nutrients?
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
What is a kilocalorie?
unit of human energy
malnutrition is often caused by
extended hospital stays
