Introduction Flashcards
Nutrients
What are they?
They are Biochemical substances used by the body that must be supplied in adequate amounts from the diet.
Micronutrients
what are they?
They are Vitamins and Minerals. When you are missing these, your body doesn’t work properly. You feel rotten. And you get sick. That’s true no matter how much fuel is in the tank.
Vitamins
What are they?
They are organic compounds required by an organism as a vital nutrient in limited amounts.
Minerals
what are they?
Naturally occurring, inorganic substances.
Hint: Magnesium
Inflammation
what is it?
The reaction of a tissue to injury or infection, characterized by heat, redness, swelling, and pain.
Zoochemicals
what are they?
They are components found in animal food sources.
Phytochemicals
what are they?
They are nutrients that only occur in plants. Also, one of the main reasons that eating fruits and vegetables is good for us.
Organic
what does it mean?
Obtained from living things.
Microbiome
What is it and where is it found?
It is, basically, the Gut flora that inhabits in the GI Tract.
Food
Name two important characteristics about it…
1) In part, it is information. It sends instructions that kick off chemical chain letter. Each molecule contribute to a beautiful cascade of events, sending all kinds of signals throughout our body.
2) it tells a story. It helps us communicate about who we are, what we think about, and what’s important to us.
Chronic diseases
what are they? give some examples…
They are long-acting diseases that do not quickly resolve, e.g. cardiovascular disease, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes.
Good Nutrition (Mention the important characteristics about Good Nutrition...)
Hint: 7 Characteristics
Some characteristics are:
- it controls energy balance.
- It gives us nutrients.
- It help us look, feel, and perform our best.
- it is outcome-based.
- it is sustainable for both us and the planet.
- it is about removing limiting factors.
- it looks for strengths and wins.
What’s the Best diet? Explain Why?
There isn’t one. Here’s why:
- Clients are diverse.
- The best coaches don’t have a single nutrition philosophy.
- The best coaches use data and evidence to make decisions.
- The healthiest people in the world don’t have a single nutrition philosophy.
- The human body adapts amazingly well too many different ways of eating.
- Good nutrition it’s more similar than different.
Food
what does it include? Hint: 6 things
It Includes:
- Micronutrients
- Phytochemicals
- Zoochemicals
- Fiber
- Water
- Other Organic Molecules
Fats
Also known as?
Also known as Triglycerides, derived from glycerol and three fatty acids.
Nutrient Density (Hint: it could be high or low, relative to the amount of...)
Nutrients per amount of food.
Epigenetics
What is it?
It is the study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code.
Amino acids
What are they?
They are the building blocks of protein.
Gene Variants
What are they?
Diversity in gene sequence within a population, or among populations, that are most commonly due to single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) or copy number variants (CNVs)
Limiting Factors for Good Nutrition.
Hint: Name the 5 limiting factors
- Genetics and Epigenetics.
- Exercise.
- Physiology.
- Mindset.
- Environment.
All these can be __________ for __________.
Paleo
Hint: it is a diet
A diet built upon foods presumed to have been eaten by early humans.
Intermittent fasting (Hint: it is diet)
A diet that cycles between periods of eating and not eating.
Carbohydrates
What are they?
A group of compounds including sugars, starch, and cellulose.
Hyper-Palatable Foods
What does it mean?
Foods that are exceptionally pleasing in the sense of taste.
Commonalities Among Good Nutrition
Hint: 5 things that are common among Good Nutrition
- Good nutrition asks people to care about their food and eating.
- Good nutrition focuses on food quality.
- Good nutrition helps eliminate nutrients deficiencies.
- Good nutrition helps control appetite and food intake.
- Good nutrition promotes regular exercise.
All these are _____________ among ____________.
Sustainability/Sustainable
Hint: what does it mean?
It means something that you can do for a long time.
Things that all Good Nutrition Coaches should do.
Hint: Name all 5 things
- Be client-centered.
- Help client take action.
- Keep learning. Stay up to date.
- Collaborate.
- Have good boundaries. Know your scope of practice.
All these are….?
Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Provide some examples of Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Post-Surgical Nutrition.
- Diabetic Nutrition.
- Cancer Therapy Nutrition.
- Nutrition to treat liver disease or kidney stones.
- Nutrition for clinical eating disorders such as anorexia.
Nucleotides
What are they?
They are the building blocks of nucleic acids; deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
Carbohydrates
What are they?
A group of compounds including sugar, starch, and cellulose.
Reasons why a Nutrition Coach is an Important Job.
Hint: 3 Reasons
- You’re often the first person a client sees when they want to look, feel, and/or perform better.
- You’re part of your client’s social support system.
- You have the power to change lives.
Reasons why a Nutrition Coach is an ________________.
Scope of Practice General Guidelines.
- You can talk about nutrition with your clients… If you’re qualified to do so.
- Know your options where you live.
- Offer general nutrition advice, not medical nutrition therapy.
- Collaborate with your professional network of other healthcare providers.
- Learn the rules and regulations of your area.
All these are __________________.
