Dietetics Flashcards
Give the 7 diet & weight-related health problems
(1) Sleep Apnea
(2) High Cholesterol
(3) High Blood Pressure
(4) Stroke
(5) Heart Disease
(6) Osteoarthritis
(7) Type 2 Diabetes
He said “Let food be your medicine, & medicine your food” That recognized to begin diet theraphy
Hippocrates
___ is the indirect measurement of body composition that determines risk for certain diseases such as ____ & ___
(1) Body Mass Index
(2) Diabetes & Hypertension
____ is used colloquially in biological & medical science to refer to a person’s mass or weight
Body weight
____ significantly reduces the risk for a number of disease conditions such as ____, ___, ____
(1) Maintaining healthy body weight
(2) Heart disease, Diabetes, Depression
True/False
BMR is the largest factor in determining overall metabolic rate & how many calories you need to maintain, lose or gain weight
True
True/False
Adjust your caloric intake according to your goals
True
Once you know your TER (____) the next step is ____
(1) maintenance level
(2) adjust your calories according to your primary goal
____ & ___ design nutrition therapies to help the body use natural nutrients & properties in food to ______ & ____
(1) Dietitians & Dietetic Technicians
(2) Protect against diseases & Promote heatlh
____ prescribed to control weight/in disorders w certain contraindicated foods (salt free diet)
Specific allowance or Selection of food
to eat & drink according to a regulated sys, to lose weight or control a medical condition with ____ calorie diet
(1) Diet (2) 900
It is the science or art of applying the principles of nutrition to diet, how food & nutrition affects health
Dietetics
____ strong emphasis on pub health & commitment to education all ppl about importance of making proper dietary choice
Field of dietetics
Involves modification of existing dietary lifestyle to promote optimum health, may incl prescribing specified dietary regimes or meal plans
Diet Therapy
Branch of dietetic concerned w the use food for therapeutic purposes, method of eating prescribed by physical to improve health
Diet Therapy
____ in some cases, may be developed to eliminate certain foods to reclaim health
Alternative dietary lifestyle
What are the 4 principles of Diet Therapy MPHM
1) Maintain good nutritional status, correct deficiencies or disease
2) Provide rest to the body
3) Help metabolize nutrients
4) Make changes in body weight if necessary
_____ is significantly linked with the increase chances of oral disease
Bad diet
If individuals snore loudly & feel tired after full nights sleep they have ____
Sleep Apnea
____ is the main type or more common form,
occurs when throat muscles relax
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Give foods that can lower bad cholesterole
Good fats, Diet rich in fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans
High cholesterol levels in blood is mainly caused by eating foods high in _____ & ____ not including _____ & ____
(1) saturated & trans fat
(2) unsaturated fats & fibers
For most people, eating foods high in dietary cholesterol ______ on their blood cholesterol
only has a small influence
___ increases the risk for serious health probs
(heart attack & stroke)
Uncontrollable blood pressure
True/False
Anybody can have hi BP (hypertension) for years w/o any symptoms
True
True/False
Even w/o symptoms, there can be a damage to bv & heart continues & can be detected
True
It is the no 5 cause of death & leading cause of disability
Stroke
___ disease affects arteries leading to & within the brain, occurs when bv carries oxygen & nutrients to brain either blocked by clot or ruptures
Stroke
What is the best weapon to fight cardiovascular disease?
Healthy diet & lifestyle
True/False
In heart disease, its overall pattern of choice that counts, and it is important make simple steps to improve long life
True
This occurs when protective cartilage (cushion) wears down over time
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis can damaged any joint but it is common in ___, ___, ___, & ____
hands, knees, hips & spine
a chronic disease, when blood glucose/sugar is too high and pancreas: cant make insulin, cant make good use of insulin
Type 2 diabetes
hormone from pancreas, helps glucose to get into cells to be used for energy
Insulin
This is used to determine whether a person is under/overweight
Body fat & mass measurements
Tool used by REP ____ to calculate lean muscle mass & body fat
(1) calipers
(2) registered dietitian, exercise physiologist, personal trainer
4 tips to prevent weight gain
1) Avoid foods high in fat & sugar
2) Avoid boredom, stress & frustration
3) If depressed seef medical help
4) Reduce how much alcohol you drink
Losing weight is achieved thru 2 conditions
1) reduce calorie intake (eat less food or healthier food)
2) increasing energy expenditure (exercise more)
The only proven long term and safe method to lose weight
to burn more calories than you consume
3 ways to gain weight
1) Eat more meals
2) Eat more calorie than what your body burns
3) Eat more calorie dense food
What is the only difference between weight gain and weight loss programs?
Total number of calories required
True/False
To lose weight, keep calories the same & inc your activity above current level
True
True/False
To gain weight, you should inc your calories above maintenance level
True
True/False
To keep w at its current level: you should remain at your daily caloric maintenance level
True
True/False
To lose weight, create a calorie deficit by reducing calories slightly below ur maintenance level
True
Professionals in filed of dietetics often focus their efforts on specific populations, facilities or initiatives including: DIE WIRD
1.) Designing indiv nutritional therapies to address specific health issues DOH: diabetes, overweight or hypertension
2.) Inc public awareness of proper nutritional standards & habits
3.) Ensuring the safety of our food supply
4.) Working w food manufacturers to improve nutritional quality of prepared foods
5.) Improving AC accuracy & comprehension of food labels
6.) Researching how changes in diet (reduc salt intake) affect healthy (by reducing BP) salt intake-reducing BP
7.) Developing facility wide nutrition programs for HECO (health care, education, correctional, other institutions)
Working w food manufacturers to ____
improve nutritional quality of prepared foods
Professionals in the field of dietetics improve ___ & ____
accuracy & comprehension of food labels
Professionals in the field of dietetics researches
how changes in diet (reduc salt intake) affect healthy (by reducing BP)
Professionals in the field of dietetics design individual nutritional therapies to _____
address specific health issues DOH: diabetes, overweight or hypertension
