L5. Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
How do primary nutritional deficiencies arise?
A
Inadequate selection of foods, age, income and education.
2
Q
How do secondary deficiencies arise?
A
Systematic disorders which interfere with digestion and absorption.
3
Q
Name 4 nutrients essential for good oral health
A
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Fluoride
- Vitamins A, C, D
4
Q
What does nutrition mean for cells?
A
They obtain nutrients for functional and structural integrity.
5
Q
What does DRV stand for and what does it give guidance regarding?
A
Dietary reference value
recommended intake for healthy individuals
