Chapter 4: Food Preferences and Influences

Question 1

Health

Answer 1

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being; not merely the absence of disease.

Question 2

Homeostasis

Answer 2

The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

Question 3

Disease

Answer 3

A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant; especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms, affects a specific location, and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.

Question 4

Non-communicable Disease

Answer 4

A non-communicable disease (NCD) is a medical condition or disease that is not caused by infectious agents; can refer to chronic diseases which last for long periods of time and progress slowly.

Question 5

Communicable Disease

Answer 5

Infectious diseases caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that can be spread (directly or indirectly) from one person to another.

Question 6

Wellness

Answer 6

The fluid process of improving the emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual components of life, dynamically leading to a better state of health and wellbeing.

Question 7

Emotional Wellness

Answer 7

This inspires a sense of inner calm, relaxation, and inner strength.

Question 8

Occupational Wellness

Answer 8

This encourages us to carefully consider our career and employment opportunities throughout our lifetime.

Question 9

Physical Wellness

Answer 9

This encompasses a sense of respect and responsibility for taking care of our bodies, promoting a desired sense of optimal health and physical functioning across the lifespan.

Question 10

Social Wellness

Answer 10

Our ability to form and maintain relationships with others.

Question 11

Intellectual Wellness

Answer 11

Encourages people to never stop learning and engaging in creative and mentally stimulating activities across the lifespan.

Question 12

Spiritual Wellness

Answer 12

Having personal faith in something that deepens feelings of belonging and peace with oneself and the world around.

Question 13

Obese

Answer 13

A high degree of excess body fat; a BMI greater than 30.

Question 14

Biometrics

Answer 14

The technical term for measurements and calculations related to human physical characteristics.

Question 15

Satiety

Answer 15

A feeling of fullness and satisfaction.

Question 16

Palatability

Answer 16

The degree of pleasure or taste provided by a food. A highly palatable food is one that is tasty and pleasant to consume.