Chapter 1: Nutrition Flashcards
nutrient found/not found in the food
something to do with a specific nutrient or with the absence of the nurtient
ex: high in fiber, vitamin c, vitamin, a, iron, protein
ex: cholesterol-free, low in saturated fat
nutrient claim
need proof or evidence that the product with all of its components can reduce the risk of heart disease
reviewed by FDA before approving the health claim of a commodity or an item
health claim
how much the key nutrients in that food contributes to daily caloric and nutrient requirements
daily values
science of dealing with foods, nutrient composition, eating habits, nutritional status, and health
covers the social, economic, environmental, cultural, political, and psychological implications of food and eating (ra 10862, 2016)
nutrition
state of complete physical, mental, and social well0being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
health
chemical substances obtained from food and used in the body to provide energy, structural materials, and regulating agents to support growth, maintenance, and repair of the body’s tissues
nutrients
products derived from plants or animals that can be taken into the body to yield energy and nutrients for the maintenance of like and the growth and repair of tissues
foods
nutrients a person must obtain from food because the body cannot make them for itself in sufficient quantity to meet physiological needs
about 40 nutrients are known to be essential in human beings
essential nutrients
also called indispensable nutrients
essential nutrients
usual pattern of food and drink intake by a person
diet
contains all the nutrients and other substances found naturally in food, in proper amounts and proportions needed by the body to function well
balanced diet
the condition of the body resulting from intake, absorption, and utilization of food
nutritional status
