L3

Question 1

study of the physiologic needs in terms
of specific nutrients
referred also as Normal Nutrition

Answer 1

Basic or Fundamental Nutrition

Question 2

study of nutritional principles and
application throughout the life cycle or it
can be concentrated on infancy,
childhood, pregnancy and lactation,
which are the most vulnerable groups.

Answer 2

Nutrition of Growth and Development
or Child and Maternal Nutrition

Question 3

Also called as Therapeutic Nutrition/
Clinical Nutrition
Deals with the adequacy of nutrient
intake & diet to meet the individual’s
needs under pathological conditions

Answer 3

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Question 4

Refers to ways and means of supplying
adequate diets in a group of people
starting with the family or a community
& it could be nationwide or international.

Answer 4

Community Nutrition or Public
Health Nutrition

Question 5

study of species of specific differences
in their nutritional needs
Human Nutrition, Animal Nutrition, Plant
Nutrition

Answer 5

Comparative Nutrition

Question 6

Other Areas of Specialization

Answer 6

Nutrition in Dentistry
Geriatric, Infant or Pediatric
Nutrition for Chiropractics

Question 7

• Latest area of nutrition research
  the science of how human genes interact with nutrients & their metabolism
• study of how DNA & one’s genetic code
  affect nutritional status & wellness

With increasing incidence of diet-related
disorders, researches in nutrigenomics may provide answers that will guide dietitians in patient counseling

Answer 7

Nutrigenomics

Question 8

Transports nutrients, gases, waste products; regulates body
temperature; involved with the immune response.

Answer 8

Cardiovascular (heart, blood vessels, blood)

Question 9

Digests and absorbs nutrients; eliminates waste products.

Answer 9

Digestive (mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver,
pancreas)

Question 10

Helps regulates metabolism, reproduction water balance etc.
(by hormones secreted).

Answer 10

Endocrine (endocrine glands, e.g., thyroid, pituitary, adrenal
glands)

Question 11

Provides defense against foreign substances.

Answer 11

Immune (white blood cells, lymph, spleen, thymus gland)

Question 12

Protects the body; regulates temperature; aids in acid-
base and water balance; production of vitamin D.

Answer 12

Integumentary (skin, hair, nails, sweat glands).

Question 13

Helps with fluid balance and fat absorption; removes
foreign substances from the blood.

Answer 13

Lymphatic (lymph vessels, nodes)

Question 14

Maintains posture; directs body movements; and
produces body heat.

Answer 14

Muscular (skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscles)

Question 15

Controls intellectual function; detects sensation and
controls movements.

Answer 15

Nervous (brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory organs and
receptors)

Question 16

Regulates sexual function and reproduction.

Answer 16

Reproductive

Question 17

Regulates gas exchanges and acid-base balance.

Answer 17

Respiratory (lungs and respiratory tract)

Question 18

Main frame body support; aids with body movements;
stores minerals; produces blood cells.

Answer 18

Skeletal (bones, joints, cartilages)

Question 19

Removes waste products; regulates fluids, acid-base
balance; aids with homeostasis.

Answer 19

Urinary (kidneys, urinary tract)