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BASIC CONCEPTS IN NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY Flashcards

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  • study of food and how the body makes use of it.
  • quantity and quality of food consumed.
  • process of receiving and utilizing it for the growth and renewal of the body and for the maintenance of the
    different body functions
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NUTRITION

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  • the branch of
    dietetics concerned with the use of food for therapeutic purpose.
  • It is method of eating prescribed by a physician to improve health.
  • It also involves the modification of an existing dietary lifestyle to promote optimum health
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DIET THERAPY

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reduces risk of cancer

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BIOACTIVE FOOD COMPONENTS/ PHYTOCHEMICALS AND NUTRIENTS

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is an important aspect of honoring persons preferences

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CULTURAL COMPETENCE

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genetic influence (
sensitivity and bitter taste

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PREFERENCE

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directs peoples choices . People have always done so.

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HABIT

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some people are
very sociable such as
acquaintances , and family gatherings

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ASSOCIATIONS

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differ from one country
and regions

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ETHNIC HERITAGE AND REGIONAL CUISINES

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8
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reflects environmental
ethics , religious beliefs and political views

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VALUES

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9
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powerful influence on peoples food choices

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SOCIAL INTERACTION

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eating in response to emotion can sometimes lead to overeating or can also be a reason for
malnutrition

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EMOTIONAL STATE

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11
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infants , depend on others preferences , adults tend to choose
healthy diet .

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AGE

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6 BASIC NUTRIENTS

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  1. CARBOHYDRATES
  2. PROTEINS
  3. FATS
  4. VITAMINS
  5. MINERALS
  6. WATER
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Your diet is made up of what you eat and drink.

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DIET

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the process the body
uses to break down food into nutrients

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DIGESTION

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a product you take to supplement your diet.

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DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

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is the process your
body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat.

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METABOLISM

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are chemical compounds in food that are used by the body to function properly and maintain health

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NUTRIENTS

17
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are the building blocks of proteins

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AMINO ACIDS

18
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a unit of energy in food

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CALORIES

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one of the main
types of nutrients. It is the major source of energy for the body (80-
100% calories)

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CARBOHYDRATES

20
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it is a main sugar found in the blood and
the main source of energy for your
body.

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BLOOD GLUCOSE OR BLOOD SUGAR

21
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type of simple carbohydrates

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SUGAR

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HOW MANY KCAL/ DAY?

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2000 - 2200 KCAL/DAY

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FOOD FOR THE CELL

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GLUCOGAN

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a condition that
happens when you do not take in enough liquids to replace those
that you lose

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DEHYDRATION

25
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are minerals in body
fluids. They include sodium, potassium, magnesium, and
chloride

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ELECTROLYTES

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a substance in plants. A
type of carbohydrate

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FIBER

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known as “good” cholesterol. HDL is
one of the two types of lipoproteins that carry cholesterol throughout
your body

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HDL (HIGH - DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS)

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a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.

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GLUTEN

28
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helps with the function of nerves and muscles

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SODIUM

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type of fat found in
your blood

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TRIGLYCERIDES

30
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known as “bad” cholesterol. LDL is
one of the two types of lipoproteins that carry cholesterol throughout
your body.

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LDL (LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS)

31
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is a type of fat is found in avocados, canola oil,
nuts, olives and olive oil, and seeds.

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MONOUNSATURATED FATS

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a type of fat that is liquid at room temperature

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POLYUNSATURATED FAT

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a type of fat that is
created when liquid oils are changed into solid fats like margarines.

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TRANS FAT

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a type of fat that is
solid at room temperature

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SATURATED FAT

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a major component of
fats that is used by the body for energy and tissue development.

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FATTY ACID

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a waxy, fat-like
substance that’s found in all cells of the body.

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CHOLESTEROL

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are substances that
speed up chemical reactions in the
body.

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ENZYMES

38
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it is in every living cells in the body. It supply all of the amino acids the body can’t make on it’s
own

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PROTEIN

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