Prelims Flashcards
- A science of foods and the nutrients and other substance they contain and their ingestion, digestion, absorption , transport , metabolism , interaction .storage and excretion
NUTRITION
Factors that influence food choices
- Preference
- Habit
- Association
- Ethnic heritage or tradition
- Values
- Social Pressure
- Emotional Status
- Availability, Convenience and Economy
- Age
- Occupation
- Body Image
- Medical Condition
- Health and Nutrition
the sum process in the growth, maintenance and repair of living body as a whole or its constituent parts.
NUTRITION by Oxford
nutrition is the science of food and its
relationship to health. It is concerned primarily with the part played by the nutrient in body growth, development & maintenance
NUTRITION by WHO
the science which deals with the study of nutrient and foods and their effects on the nature & function of organism under different condition of age, health & disease.
NUTRITION by NIZEL 1989
Any substance which when taken into the body or an organ may be used either to supply energy or build a tissue.
FOOD by Oxford
any thing that is eaten, drunk or absorbed for maintenance of life, growth & repair of the tissue.
FOOD by NIZEL 1989:
referred to as food & drink regularly consumed.
DIET by Oxford
total oral intake of a substance provides nourishment.
DIET by NIZEL 1989
It is the total intake of substance that furnish nourishment or calories
DIET by P.M Randelph(1981)
is defined as one which contains a variety of foods in such quantities and proportions that the need forenergy,aminoacids, vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates and other nutrients is adequately met for maintaining health, vitality and general well being and also makes a small provision for extra nutrients to withstand short duration of leanness.
BALANCED DIET by Park
Daily requirement of protein
15-20% of daily energy intake
•Fat requirement
20-30% of daily energy intake.
NONNUTRIETNT compound in plant
PHYTOCHEMICALS
derived foods that have biological activity in the body.
NONNUTRIETNT compound
Sometimes dictates people food choices. People eat sandwich for lunch or drink, orange juice at breakfast simply because they always doing that.
Habit
Food eat in the midst of warm family gatherings on traditional holidays or given to them as children by someone who love them. By the same token people can attach intense and unalterable dislikes to foods they ate when they were sick or they were forced on them when they weren’t hungry.
Association
Every country, and every region, has its own typical foods and ways of combining into meals.
Ethnic heritage or tradition
Food ways and cuisine, typically of national origin. races cultural heritage or geographic location.
Ethnic Diets
By choosing to eat some foods or avoid others, people make statement for themselves that reflect their values.
• Ex: people may select only food that come in container that can be reused. Or the JEWISH law, Cristian will forgo meat during lent for period of Easter. And other faiths.
Values
• Another powerful influence on people’s food choices.
• Pressure operates in all circles and across all cultural lines. It is often considered rude to refuse food or drink being shared by a group or offered by a host.
• Sometimes you become accepted as a member of social gathering
Social Pressure
• People may eat in response to emotional stimuli- for example to relieve boredom or depression or calm anxiety.
Emotional Status
• People’s food selection is clear. You cannot eat foods if they are not available or you cannot get to the grocery.
Availability, convenience and economy
may influence choices.
• Infants for example: depends for others to choose foods for them. Older children, also rely on others, but become more active in selecting foods that taste sweet and familiar to them. And rejecting those who taste or texture dislike.
Age
