INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION AND

Question 1

Affects almost everything we do, affects how we look, feel and how we act

Answer 1

FOOD

Question 2

Substances in food that body needs to function

Used by the body for normal growth

Answer 2

Nutrients

Question 3

Both pure science and a social science

Looks as how the body uses nutrients. As a social science, it looks at the relationship between food and human behaviour

Answer 3

Nutrition

Question 4

Breakdown food and then absorb nutrients

Answer 4

Digestive system

Question 5

Chewing called?

Answer 5

Mastication

Question 6

Coordinated muscle movements

Answer 6

Peristalsis

Question 7

Second gastrointestinal function

Answer 7

Absorption

Question 8

3 basic functions of nutrients

Answer 8

1. They contribute BODY STRUCTURE
2. They provide ENERGY
3. They serve as REGULATORS of body processes

Question 9

Elements that compromise HUMAN BODY

Answer 9

1. Oxygen -65
2. Carbon 18
3. Hydrogen 10
4. Nitrogen 3
5. Remaining 4% is contributed by other elements

Question 10

6 nutrients

Answer 10

Carb
Lipid of fat
Vitamins
Mineral
Protein

Question 11

Needed for maintenance of body tissue, temperature, and for growth

Answer 11

Energy

Question 12

3 groups of nutrients that provide energy

Answer 12

Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats

Question 13

The unit used to measure the energy value of food

Answer 13

Kilocalories/KCal

Question 14

Set of processes through which absorbed nutrients are used by the body for energy

Answer 14

Metabolism

Question 15

Planning and assessing diets of healthy groups and individuals

Collective term compromising reference value of energy and nutrient levels of nutrient level of intakes

Answer 15

Philippine Dietary Reference Intake (PDRI)

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Daily nutrient intake level that meets the median or average requirement of healthy individuals

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Estimated Average Requirement

Question 17

Level of intake of energy or nutrient which is considered adequate for the maintenance of health

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Recommended Energy/Nutrient Intake

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Daily nutrient intake level that is based or expirementally-determined approximation

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Adequate Intake

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Highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no adverse health effects to almost all

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Tolerable Upper Intake Level or Upper Limit (UL)

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Meets the needs of 1/2 of healthy people

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Estimated Average Requirement

Question 21

Meets the needs of 97-98% of healthy people

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Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

Question 22

Amount assumed to be adequate

Answer 22

Adequate Intake (AI)