Chapter 9: Lesson 1

Question 1

Nutrition

Answer 1

A process of obtaining nutrients through food and/or food products to support energy requirements and cellular processes, including growth, repair and maintenance of tissues, reproduction, digestive processes, and respiration.

Question 2

CDN

Answer 2

Certified Dietitian Nutritionist: state certified dietitian/nutritionist.

Question 3

Scope of practice

Answer 3

The actions that a professional is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of their license or certification.

Question 4

Nutrition claim

Answer 4

Claim that a food has a specific nutritional property or provides a specific benefit.

Question 5

Macronutrients

Answer 5

Food substances required in large amounts to supply energy; include protein, carbohydrate, and fat.

Question 6

Micronutrients

Answer 6

Vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. These are nonenergy yielding nutrients that have important regulatory functions in metabolic pathways.

Question 7

Vitamins

Answer 7

Group of organic compounds required in small quantities in the diet to support growth and metabolic processes.

Question 8

Minerals

Answer 8

Inorganic, natural substances, some of which are essential in human nutrition. There are two kinds of minerals: major minerals (aka, macrominerals) and trace minerals.