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INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION Flashcards

1
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● The study of food in relation to health.
● The science of food (nutrients and other
substances)
● Action, interaction and balance in relation to health
and diseases

A

nutrition

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2
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● Any substance, organic or inorganic
● Nourishes the body
● Building and repairing tissues
● Supplying heat and energy
● Regulating bodily processes.

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food

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3
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A chemical component needed by the body
○ To provide energy
○ To build and repair tissues
○ To regulate life processes

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nutrient

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4
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A condition of the body resulting from the utilization of essential nutrients.

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nutritional status

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5
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Body has an adequate supply of essential nutrients, utilized growth and good health are maintained at the highest possible level.

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optimum or good nutrition

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6
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Condition of the body resulting from lack of one or
more essential nutrients (nutritional deficiency)

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malnutrition

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7
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The under consumption of energy or nutrient based on RDA and DRI values

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undernutrition

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8
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Consumption of too many nutrients and too many energy compared w/ DRI levels

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overnutrition

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9
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true or false: No single food contains all the essential nutrients in amounts needed for optimum health.

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true

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10
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the most important nutrient

A

water

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11
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nutrient distribution in the body

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60-20-20

60 - carbohydrate
20 - fat
20 - protein

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12
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  • carbon containing compounds
  • CHON, Fat, CHO & vitamins
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organic

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13
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  • without carbon
  • minerals and water
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inorganic

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14
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  • CHON, CHO, fats & water
    – present in large amounts in body
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macro

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15
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  • vitamins and trace minerals
    – should be above 50 parts/million or above 0.005% of body weight
A

micro

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16
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___ need more carbohydrates

A

children

17
Q

___ need more protein while ___ need iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin D, and iodine

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males;
females

18
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body size:

loose skin and lack muscle tone

A

endomorph

19
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body size:

thinner and narrower

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ectomorph

20
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body size:

strong and fit body

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mesomorph

21
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Main source of energy

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carbohydrates

22
Q

RDA of carbohydrates

A

330 g daily

23
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Major structural building blocks

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protein

24
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RDA of protein

A

100 g daily

25
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  • Energy storage
  • Synthesis and repair of cell parts
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fat

26
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RDA of fat

A

75 g daily

27
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  • Solvent lubricant
  • medium for transport and temperature regulation
A

water

28
Q

RDA of water

A

2000 g daily

29
Q

Enable chemical reactions in the body

A

vitamins

30
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RDA of vitamins

A

< 300 mg daily

31
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  • Aid enzyme function
  • electrical balance; generate nerve
    impulses; bone structure
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minerals

32
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RDA of mineral

A

5-10 g daily

33
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Nutrition can help you enhance your physical health, athletic performance, and fitness

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physical science

34
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It focuses on how the body utilizes food and the biochemical processes involved in digestion, absorption, metabolism, and the physiological effects of nutrients.

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biological science

35
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The relationship between nutrition and behavior is assuredly bi-directional. There is compelling evidence that nutritional status or even the intake of specific nutrients can influence behavior.

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behavioral science

36
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role of nurse:

● Maintaining lines of communication with the doctors
and dietician
● Interpret the diet to the patient
● Assisting patient at mealtimes
● Observing, recording and reporting patient’s
response
● Planning for home care.

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hospital nurse

37
Q

role of nurse:

● Helps in the selection of adequate and appropriate
diet by using educational approach which the
patient understands and accepts.
● In each clinic visit, help the patient gradually to
make necessary adjustments.

A

out-patient / clinic nurse

38
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role of nurse:

● Nutrition education programs begin from
kindergarten until secondary schooling.
● May be able to help the mother when a child needs
guidance or has eating problems.

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school nurse

39
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role of nurse:

● Carry practical nutrition to many homes (evaluation
of individual food habits)
- Instruct on food preparation
● Guides the housekeeper in the selection of low cost
food.

A

community health nurse (CHN)

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