Foundations of Nutrition: Introductions and Definitions Flashcards
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Food
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Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth
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Whole foods
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Foods that have not been processed or refined, and are free from additives or other artificial substances
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The purpose of food
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Feed and nourish cells, maintain bodily functions
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Food is composed of
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A variety of vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, fibre, fats, phytochemicals, prebiotics, probiotics, enzymes and water
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Naturopathic Nutritionist
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A naturopathic nutritionist recognises that every person is an individual and requires a personalised nutritional approach to health
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Naturopathic nutrition focus
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- Use of whole and organic food as medicine
- The importance of detoxification and cleansing
- Looking at the Constitution of patient
- Finding the cause of disease and not just treating a symptom