diet

Question 1

why is nutrition and dietetics important?

Answer 1

knowledge helps to prevent and manage diseases

Question 2

Nutrition is

Answer 2

an art and a science.

Question 3

what is a nutrient?

Answer 3

Chemicals required by the organism to function.

Question 4

Nutrition

Answer 4

the study of nutrients for ideal bodily function.

Question 5

what is physiology

Answer 5

study of organism activity and function

Question 6

what is dietetics?

Answer 6

is the study backed by science to understand how nutrients can prevent diseases and manage conditions.

Question 7

what are a group of people who are hunter-gathers?

Answer 7

Bushmen

Question 8

what was observed in the huntergather society

Answer 8

little to no malnutrition
no high blood pressure.
blend of greens and meats.

Question 9

what are found with peasant agriculturist

Answer 9

-wealthy individuals do become obese
-risks of malnutrition due to crop failure
-risk for defiencies

Question 10

slum dwellers

Answer 10

• drug addiction makes them at risk for malnutrient.
• poor education.
• diseases also lead to malnutrition

Question 11

affluent societies

Answer 11

• no food insecurities
• can eat out of season food.
• obesity / tobacco
• nutritional education.