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
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