Chp 1. Introduction

Question 1

Define Nutrition.

Answer 1

Nutrition is the process of consuming, absorbing and using nutrients needed by the body for growth, development and maintenance of life.

Question 2

Define Nutrition Science.

Answer 2

Nutrition Science is the science of food, nutrients and other substances therein; there action and interaction in relation to health and disease.

Question 3

Define Food.

Answer 3

Food is any solid or liquid which on swallowing supply carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, mineral elements and water that nourish the body.

Question 4

Importance of Food.

Answer 4

Provides oxidative energy required to fuel body activities
Provides materials for building and/or maintenance of body tissues
Supply substances that act as regulators for body processes

Question 5

Criteria used for classification of food groups

Answer 5

Functional and consumption patterns

Question 6

Food groups on the basis of function

Answer 6

1. Energy giving
2. Growth and repair of body tissues
3. Protective/Control of body processes

Question 7

Energy giving food groups

Answer 7

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats

Question 8

Foods responsible for growth and repair

Answer 8

Proteins

Mineral elements

Question 9

Food groups in control of body processes

Answer 9

Proteins
Mineral elements
Vitamins
Water

Question 10

How food groups are classified on the basis of consumption patterns

Answer 10

The Food Guide Pyramid

Question 11

How many segments of Food Guide Pyramid

Answer 11

Six

Question 12

Name the six food groups.

Answer 12

Cereals
Fruits
Vegetables
Milk and dairy products
Meat and meat products (nuts too)
Fats, oils and sweets

Question 13

Recommended serving for cereals in a day.

Answer 13

6-11 servings

Question 14

Recommended servings for fruits in a day.

Answer 14

2-4 servings

Question 15

Recommended servings for vegetables in a day.

Answer 15

3-5 servings

Question 16

Recommended servings for milk products in a day.

Answer 16

2-3 servings

Question 17

Recommended servings for meat group in a day.

Answer 17

2-3 servings

Question 18

Can fats, oils and sugars be used liberally?

Answer 18

No, they should be used sparingly

Question 19

Define nutrients.

Answer 19

The naturally occurring food components that are utilised by the human body and provide nourishment

Question 20

What are the two classes of nutrients?

Answer 20

Macronutients

Micronutrients

Question 21

What are the macro nutrients?

Answer 21

Water
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats

Question 22

Function of macro nutrients.

Answer 22

Constitute bulk of the diet
Supply energy for body activities
Provide building blocks needed for growth and repair
Provide compounds that regulate body processes

Question 23

What are the micro nutrients?

Answer 23

Vitamins

Mineral elements

Question 24

Function of micro nutrients.

Answer 24

They catalyze the utilization of macro nutrients

Question 25

What is diet?

Answer 25

Diet comprises of foods, or mixtures of foods in the amounts actually eaten, usually each day by a person

Question 26

What is Balanced diet?

Answer 26

Balanced diet is one that contains all nutrients in correct proportions required by an individual to promote and preserve good health.

Question 27

What is the suggested budget for planning meal for the family?

Answer 27

20% cereals and its products
20% fruits and vegetables
25% meat, fish, eggs, poultry, legumes and pulses
20% milk and its products
15% fats and sweets

Question 28

What is an Exchange list?

Answer 28

It helps to substitute one food item with another with similar composition and nutritional benefits.