Intro Flashcards
Father of Medicine
Hippocrates, father of medicine
“Let thy food be your medicine and medicine be your food”
Why Study Nutrition? RPLR
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Relationship to health
Prevention of disease
Living longer
Role of health professional
Ten Leading Causes of Death in 2003
HCSCADIPAKS
Has Chad Started Carving at Dental? Is Paul a kangaroo sniper?
Heart Disease
Cancer
Stroke
COPD
Accidents
Diabetes
Influenza and Pneumonia
Alzheimers
Kidney disease
Septicemia
Mortality in Men and Women
Difference
In men we have suicide, liver disease and cirrhosis
In women we have alzheimers and septicemia
Nutrition-Related Diseases
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- Heart Disease
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular Disease (stroke)
- Diabetes
Other Nutrition-Related Problems…
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1.Digestive disorders
2.Eating disorders
3.Obesity
4.Food allergies and intolerances
5.Osteoporosis
6.Nutrient deficiencies; for example vitamin D.
7.Mental illness; depression, Anxiety Attention-deficit Disorder (ADD)
Nutrition and neurological disorders (Ex Autism)
Gum Disease
Can become a ____ for ___ and ____
Can affect
can become a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes
Can affect our entire bodies and the health of our babies
Interrelationships of Nutrition, Periodontal Health, and Chronic Disease
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Periodontal disease is the result of an____ _____ resulting from the
Research data suggests that nutrition, particularly ____ can influence the ____ and ____ of perio disease
Diabetes and Periodontal disease
Periodontal disease and heart health
Periodontal disease is the result of an inflammatory response resulting from the interaction between pathogenic bacteria and the host’s immune response.
Research data suggests that nutrition, particularly antioxidants can influence the onset and progression of periodontal disease.
Diabetes and Periodontal Disease
Diabetic patients are ___________________, which in turn can _______________
_____ may also be true:
People with periodontal disease may
Diabetic patients are more likely to have periodontal disease, which in turn can increase blood sugar and diabetic complications.
Reverse may also be true:
People with periodontal disease may be more likely to get diabetes.
Periodontal Disease and Heart Health
Several studies suggest
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q Several studies suggest that oral health, particularly periodontal disease may be related to heart health.
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q A causative relationship is not supported.
Organic
The word “organic” in nutrition means an organic compound – C, H, O
Organic in stores is different
Nutrition Defined
[*] In a nutshell, nutrition is the study of ___ and ____
[*] It is a ____ that centers on ____ , their ___ and other _____constituents, and of the _____________ (including ___,___, _____, _____, _____, ____, ____ and _____).
[*] A broader definition includes the study of the ____ and of ______ as it relates to _____
IDATMISE
[*] In a nutshell, nutrition is the study of foods and health.
[*] It is a science that centers on foods, their nutrient and other chemical constituents, and of the body’s handling of them (including ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, interaction, storage and excretion).
[*] A broader definition includes the study of the environment and of human behavior as it relates to food.
Nutrition Research:
Constantly Changing and Evolving…
6 classes of nutrients
CLPVMW
Mommy Can Want Lots of Vegetables and Pie
Carbs
Lipids
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Carbs
Least ___ and most readily ____
___ g of Carb yeilds -___ kcal
They took away from pyramid
Least expensive and most readily digested form of fuel.
v 1 gram carbohydrate yields 4 kcal.
They took away the pyramid
Why?
Base had too much bread
Lipids/Fats
Represent ___ source of E
__ g of fat provides ____ kcal
___ and ___ contribute to ___ _____
Cholesterol serves as the ___ ___ for some ____, ______ and ____
- Represent a concentrated source of energy.
- 1 gram fat provides 9 kcal.
- Phospholipids and sterols contribute to cell structures.
- The sterol cholesterol serves as the raw material for some hormones, vitamin D and bile.
Protein
§Protein constitutes a vital ___ ____ of
§People who overvalue protein may
§Protein constitutes a vital structural component of all cells (not just muscle cells).
§People who overvalue protein may overemphasize meat in their diets, sometimes at the expense of other essential nutrients and foods.
Vitamins
Organic/Inorganic, ____ nutrients require in ___ amts by body
how many
Almost every _____
§ Organic, essential nutrients required in small amounts by the body.
§ There are 13 different vitamins (each has a unique role).
§ Almost every action in the body requires the assistance of vitamins.
Minerals
Organic/Inorganic
How many
Role of some other minerals
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Esssential in Nutrition
- In contrast to the vitamins, which are organic compounds, the minerals are pure inorganic elements.
- Approximately 16 minerals are essential for human nutrition.
- Role of some other minerals are currently under investigation.
Ca, Fe, Zn, Cu, K, Na
Essential in nutrition means that it should be provided by your food
Water
____ for ___ of life.
Water participates in many____ ____
____ ____ _____to ____
____ ___ ____ from _____
Body can’t
Indispensable for Life!
v Indispensable for sustenance of life.
vWater participates in many metabolic reactions.
v Transports vital nutrients to cells
v Removes waste products from cells.
Body can’t store water
Water is essential
You need to drink it
It needs to be provided from outside source
Non-nutrients - Phytochemicals
Focus of
Impart_ ____ and ___ to food
Have profound ___ effects including ___
Ø Focus of recent research.
Ø Impart flavor and color to food.
Ø Have profound physiological effects, including suppression in the development of cancer.
Recommended Dietary Allowances
(RDA)
The average daily amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy people.
Dietary Reference Intakes
(DRI)
A set of ___ for the ____ ____ ___ of healthy people in US
These include
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A set of values for the dietary nutrient intakes of healthy people in the U.S., these include:
[*] Estimated Average Requirements
[*] Recommended Dietary Allowances
[*] Adequate Intakes
[*] Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
Factors That Influence Food Choices/Habits
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- Geographic
- Cultural
- Emotional/psychological
- Social
- Individual/personal
Adverse Effects of Food Faddism
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[*] Dietary inadequacies
[*] Possible excesses
[*] Possible consumption of contaminants
In summary, a study of nutrition can provide you tools for:
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[*] Improvement of health
[*] Prevention of disease
[*] Counseling your clients to improve their health-related behaviors
