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Intro Flashcards

1
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The science that interprets the relationship of food to the functioning of living organism

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Nutrition

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2
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science of food and its relationship to health

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Nutrition

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3
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nourishment that sustains life

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Nutrition

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4
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People eat for

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enjoyment and to obtain energy nd nutrients

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5
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diet is equally important for …

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promoting health and preventing disease

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6
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meets all the nutritional needs

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Balanced diet

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7
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An appropriate diet is considered

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helps reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases: for prevention of illness as well as for treatment of the illness

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8
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The amount of food needed to meet the daily dietary requirements will differ according to …

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age, gender, physiological activity

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9
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The presence or absence of one essential nutrient may
affect the

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availability, absorption, metabolism, or dietary need for others.

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10
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Compounds that are produced by plants and protect cells from cancer

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Phytochemicals

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11
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…. in broccoli

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Isothiocyanates

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12
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…. in tomato products

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lycopene

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13
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substances found in food that are required by the body to provide energy , give the body structure , and help regulate chemical processes

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Nutrient

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14
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Nutrients are classified as

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  1. Macronutrients or micronutrients.
  2. Organic or inorganic
  3. Whether or not they provide energy to the body.
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15
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Several countries have developed food based dietary guidelines

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pyramid, a house, a staircase, or a palm tree

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16
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What to eat each

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Dietary guidelines

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Grouping foods of similar nutrient content together to help facilitate the selection of a balanced diet

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Dietary guidelines

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Original USDA

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in 1992 → 5 major food groups of the Food Guide Pyramid was introduced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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2005

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Represented the major food groups in vertical bands and used a figure climbing steps to illustrate the importance of daily exercise

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2011

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Abandoned MyPyramid and introduced MyPlate

21
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The amount of a nutrient needed to meet the requirements of almost all the healthy population

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Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)

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