4 Food Preference And Influences

Question 1

Health

Answer 1

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Question 2

Homeostasis

Answer 2

The tendency towards a relatively stable equalibirium between inter depending elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

Question 3

Disease

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

Noncommunicable Disease

Answer 4

A 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.

Question 5

Communicable Disease

Answer 5

Infectious diseases caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that can be spread (directly or indirectly) from one person to another.

Question 6

Wellness

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

Obese

Answer 7

A high degree of excess body fat - a BMI greater than 30

Question 8

Biometrics

Answer 8

The technical term of r measurements and calculations related to human physical characteristics.

Question 9

Satiety

Answer 9

A feeling of fullness and satisfaction

Question 10

Palatability

Answer 10

The degree of pleasure or taste provided by a food - a highly palatable food is one that is tasty and pleasant to consume.