BASIC CONCEPTS IN NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY Flashcards
- 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
NUTRITION
- 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
DIET THERAPY
reduces risk of cancer
BIOACTIVE FOOD COMPONENTS/ PHYTOCHEMICALS AND NUTRIENTS
is an important aspect of honoring persons preferences
CULTURAL COMPETENCE
genetic influence (
sensitivity and bitter taste
PREFERENCE
directs peoples choices . People have always done so.
HABIT
some people are
very sociable such as
acquaintances , and family gatherings
ASSOCIATIONS
differ from one country
and regions
ETHNIC HERITAGE AND REGIONAL CUISINES
reflects environmental
ethics , religious beliefs and political views
VALUES
powerful influence on peoples food choices
SOCIAL INTERACTION
eating in response to emotion can sometimes lead to overeating or can also be a reason for
malnutrition
EMOTIONAL STATE
infants , depend on others preferences , adults tend to choose
healthy diet .
AGE
6 BASIC NUTRIENTS
- CARBOHYDRATES
- PROTEINS
- FATS
- VITAMINS
- MINERALS
- WATER
Your diet is made up of what you eat and drink.
DIET
the process the body
uses to break down food into nutrients
DIGESTION
a product you take to supplement your diet.
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
is the process your
body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat.
METABOLISM
are chemical compounds in food that are used by the body to function properly and maintain health
NUTRIENTS
are the building blocks of proteins
AMINO ACIDS
a unit of energy in food
CALORIES
one of the main
types of nutrients. It is the major source of energy for the body (80-
100% calories)
CARBOHYDRATES
it is a main sugar found in the blood and
the main source of energy for your
body.
BLOOD GLUCOSE OR BLOOD SUGAR
type of simple carbohydrates
SUGAR
HOW MANY KCAL/ DAY?
2000 - 2200 KCAL/DAY
FOOD FOR THE CELL
GLUCOGAN
a condition that
happens when you do not take in enough liquids to replace those
that you lose
DEHYDRATION
are minerals in body
fluids. They include sodium, potassium, magnesium, and
chloride
ELECTROLYTES
a substance in plants. A
type of carbohydrate
FIBER
known as “good” cholesterol. HDL is
one of the two types of lipoproteins that carry cholesterol throughout
your body
HDL (HIGH - DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS)
a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.
GLUTEN
helps with the function of nerves and muscles
SODIUM
type of fat found in
your blood
TRIGLYCERIDES
known as “bad” cholesterol. LDL is
one of the two types of lipoproteins that carry cholesterol throughout
your body.
LDL (LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS)
is a type of fat is found in avocados, canola oil,
nuts, olives and olive oil, and seeds.
MONOUNSATURATED FATS
a type of fat that is liquid at room temperature
POLYUNSATURATED FAT
a type of fat that is
created when liquid oils are changed into solid fats like margarines.
TRANS FAT
a type of fat that is
solid at room temperature
SATURATED FAT
a major component of
fats that is used by the body for energy and tissue development.
FATTY ACID
a waxy, fat-like
substance that’s found in all cells of the body.
CHOLESTEROL
are substances that
speed up chemical reactions in the
body.
ENZYMES
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
PROTEIN
