Chapter 1 Flashcards
Health?
Is the merging and balance of five physical and psychological dimensions of health
What are the five physical and psychological dimensions of health?
- Physical
- Intellectual (learn & adapt to change)
- Emotional
- Social
- Spiritual
Nutrition?
Is the study of essential nutrients and the process by which nutrients are used by the body
Wellness?
Is a lifestyle that enhances our level of health
- being able to adapt and get yourself back on tract
Health promotion?
Consist of strategies used to increase the level of health of individuals, families, groups, and communities.
- knowledge (passing on info to others)
- techniques
- community support
What are the three levels of disease prevention through nutrition?
- Primary prevention
- Secondary prevention
- Tertiary prevention
What is primary prevention?
Activities that help prevent the disease from starting in the first place
Ex: sunscreen
Vaccinations
What is secondary prevention?
Trying to prevent the disease from becoming full blown
Ex: catching imbalances through lab values
What is tertiary prevention?
The disease has already happend. Trying to prevent it from getting worse.
Ex: Diabetes
Health literacy?
Is the ability to understand basic health concepts and apply to one’s own health decisions
Example of Formal education?
“University’s”
- show up and get graded for things
Example of Non-formal education?
Community based
ex: child birth class
Example of Informal education?
- Watching a video/documentary
- internet articles
- magazines
- information from Doctor (1 on 1)
What are the 6 nutrient categories?
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- lipids (fats)
- Vitimans
- Minerals
- Water
Essential nutrients?
Body doesn’t make them on its own. You must get them from somewhere else
Functions of essential nutrients?
- providing energy
- regulating body processes
- aiding growth and repair of body tissues
Energy released from food is measured in _____________ or _____________.
- Kilocalories or Calories
___________ is the densest form of energy?
Lipids
_____________________ can’t be broken down?
Dietary fiber
Carbohydrates are a major source of ________________ and __________________.
Energy and dietary fiber
Simple carbohydrates are found in foods such as?
- fruits
- milk
- sweeteners
Complex carbohydrates are found in foods such as?
- Cereals
- grains
- fruits
- vegetables
______________ is the most efficient form of energy for the body?
Glucose
Proteins are composed of how many amino acids?
20 amino acids
How many essential amino acids are there?
9 essential amino acids
9 essential amino acids are found in _____________ and _______________
Animal and plant sources
Why is the consumption of to much protein bad
Excess protein is hard in the kidneys
What are examples of plant sources? (aa)
- Vegetables
- Peas (legumes)
- Nuts
- Seeds
What are examples of animal sources? (aa)
Meat
Fish
Poultry
What are the 3 categories of lipids?
- triglycerides
- phospholipids
- sterols
What are vitamins?
Compounds that indirectly assist other nutrients through processes of digestion, absorption, metabolism, and excretion
Vitamins are found in many foods, especially _________ and ____________.
Fruits and vegetables
_________ serve structural purposes in the body ?
Minerals
Minerals serve structural purposes in the body such as _________ and _________?
Bones and teeth
__________ influences muscle and CNS function?
Minerals
How many essential minerals are there?
16
Minerals are divided into what 2 categories?
MAJOR minerals & TRACE minerals
What does trace minerals mean?
We need minimal amounts of them
What does major minerals mean?
We need A lot of them!
________ functions as a major part of every tissue in the body?
Water
You should consume an equivalent of ______ to ______ cups of water a day from foods and beverages
9 to 13 cups
Dietary Standards?
Are a guide to adequate nutrient intake levels against which to compare nutrient values of foods consumed.
*Knowing what we should eat Vs. what we actually eat
Undernutrition is characterized by what?
Low energy/ Low nutrients
Overnutrition is characterized by what?
High energy/High nutrients
