1st Note Flashcards

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study of food in relation to health of an individual, community or society and the process through which is food is used to sustain life and growth

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NUTRITION

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2
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science of food

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NUTRITION

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3
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the nutrients and other substances therein, their action, interaction and balance in relation to health and disease and the processes by which an organism
ingests
digests
absorbs
transports
utilizes
excretes food substances

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NUTRITION

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4
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combination of processes by which a living organism ____________________ materials or substances needed for the maintainance of its functions and for growth and renewal of its components

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receive abd utilizes

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5
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Nutrition

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science of the processes by which the body uses food for energy, maintenance and growth.

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6
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Food is any substance, organic or inorganic, when ingested or eaten noursihes the body by _________

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building and repairing tissues, supplying heat and energy, and regulation bodily process

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7
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articles used as drink or food and the articles used for component of such (FDA)

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FOOD

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8
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QUALITIES OF FOOD

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 It is safe to eat
 Nourishing or nutritious
 Palatability factors (color, aroma, flavor, texture,etc.) satisfy the cutomer
 It has satiety value
 It offers variety and planned within the socio-economic context (within the budget,
and suitable to the lifestyle of the person, including cultural, religious practices and
other aspects)
 It is free from toxic agents or does not contain substances deemed deleterious to
health.

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9
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chemical component needed by the body for one or more of three general functions

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Nutrient

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10
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Nutrient helps to

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 To provide energy
 To build and repair tissues
 To regulate life processes

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11
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chemical substance thar is present in food and needed by the body

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Nutrient

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12
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Include the energy nutrientes carbohydrates, fat and proteins

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MACRONUTRIENT

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13
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Include vitamins, minerals and water

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MICRONUTRIENT

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14
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one that has a high proportion of micronutrients in relation to the macronutrients

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Nutrient dense food

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15
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Implies appropriate intake of the macronutrients - carbohydrates, proteins and fats - and
the various vitamins and minerals (micronutrients)

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Good nutritional status

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16
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state in which a prolonged lack of one or more nutrients retards physical development or causes the appearance of specific clinical conditions (anemia, goiter, rickets, etc.)

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Malnutrition or poor nutritional status

17
Q

person is receiving and using the essential nutrients to maintain health and
well-being at the highest possible level.

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Optimal Nutrition