Basic Nutrition

Question 1

. is the 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

Answer 1

Nutrition

Question 2

 Is the science of food, 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 and excretes food substances

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Nutrition

Question 3

 is the combination of processes by which a living organism receives and utilize materials or
substances needed for the maintenance of its functions and for growth and renewal of
its components

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Nutrition

Question 4

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

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Nutrition

Question 5

 is any substance, organic or inorganic, when ingested or eaten noursihes the body by
building and repairing tissues, supplying heat and energy, and regulation bodily process

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Food

Question 6

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

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Food

Question 7

Food Quality
 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.

Question 8

 Is a chemical component needed by the body for one or more of three general functions

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Nutrient

Question 9

3 general functions of nutrient

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

Question 10

 Is a chemical substance thar is present in food and needed by the body

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Nutrient

Question 11

 Include the energy nutrientes carbohydrates, fat and proteins

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Macronutrient

Question 12

 Include vitamins, minerals and water

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Micronutrient

Question 13

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

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Nutrient-dense food

Question 14

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

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Good nutritional status

Question 15

 Is a 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

Question 16

 Means that a 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

Question 17

is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity (WHO)

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Heath

Question 18

Nutrition Concepts
Essential Nutrients for Human Being

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water
fat
carbohydrate