Introduction: Nutrition the big picture Flashcards
What does it mean to say that food is more than just fuel?
Food contains compounds such vitamins and minerals that dont contain energy but are vital to our health
Food also tells a story about us. What we value our culture, how we see ourselves and the world
What 2 types of micronutrients are there
vitamins and minterals
What are zoochemicals?
nutrients only found in animal based foods
What are phytochemicals?
nutrients only found in plant based foods
List 6/9 things that can affect how clients respond to nutrition programs or could be limiting factors?
- Genes
- Fitness level
- Mindset
- support system
- Body composition
- Environment
- Hormone balance
- Activity level
- Beliefs
Is the amout of calories a food contains outside the body always the amount of calories that is stored/get used on the iside?
No
What is nutrient dense food?
Food with alot of nutrients relative to its caloric value
What are epigenetics?
factors that control how our genes ate expressed
(ex. nutrition, stress or healthy environment)
What are minerals?
naturally occuring inorganic substances
What are vitamins?
Organic compounds required by an organism as vital nutrients in limited amounts
Which of the following does good nutrition take into account?
A: energy balance
B: Nutrient intake
C: Environmental sustainability
D: All of the above
D
Choose an example of foods with higher nutrient density
A: Bright or deeply colored vegetables and fruit
B: Flour
C: Icecream
A
Limiting factors for clients may include their genetic makeup, their physical activity patterns, or their mindset.
True or false?
True
To achieve great results with a client, it’s important to identify their:
A: Vitamin A levels
B: Blood cholesterol
C: Vertical jump
D: Limiting factors
D
________ alone usually isn’t enough.
A: Hormonal balance
B: Mood
C: Exercise
C
