lecture 7 NUTRITION Flashcards
who is considered the perfect woman according to historical perspectives and what is the perspective?
“The Venus of Milo”
Result of proper nourishment:Not too much nor too little
what was the historical perspective about nutrients according to the book of popular science,1926?
we can starve ourselves from imp food on one hand when there is plenty or will suffer in some way from eating too much.
what is nutrition?
The science that studies food and how food nourishes our body and influences our health.it is how we consume, digest,metabolize and store nutrients.
what is the cause of scurvy and when was it discovered?
vitamin C deficiency
mid 1700s
chronic disease?
diseases that come on slowly and can persist for years even despite treatment.obesity, heart disease, various cancers, type 2 diabetes.
what does nutrition involve?
- factors that influence our eating patterns(where u live, time of year, parent’s choice?
- amount to eat of each food type.
3.maintaining food safety.
4.addressing issues related to the global food supply.
how does nutrition contributes to health?
1.physical health:nutrition, exercise and physical activity
2.spiritual health:spiritual wellness, mental health and personal beliefs
3.emotional health:Positive feelings about oneself and life
4.social health: family, community and our social environment
5.occupational health:meaningful work or vacation in life
MALNUTRITION?
any condition associated with under or over nutrition.
what is considered “bad nutrition:”
MALNUTRITION
UNDERNUTRITION?
diet that lacks energy or specific nutrients
name some disease caused due to under nutrition?
1.ANEMIA
2.SCURVY
3.KORSAKOFF’s SYNDROME
WHAT CAUSES ANEMIA AND NAME SOME SYMPTOMS?
lack of iron or B12
symptoms include fatigue, weakness,shortness pf breath
Korsakoff syndrome is a ____________ disorder caused by severe deficiency of _______. And is most commonly caused by _______.
chronic memory disorder
thiamine(Vitamin B-1)
alchohol misuse
define over nutrition?
a diet that has an imbalance of fats, carbohydrates and proteins or simply too much energy in the body.
name some diseases associated with over nutrition?
1.type 2 diabetes
2.heart disease
3.some cancer
what is obesity and name some health problems associated with it.
excessive amount of body fat, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high BP, and certain cancers.
the primary link between poor nutrition and mortality is __________.
obesity
from how much time has been nutrition around us?
around 100 years
what was nutrition focused on during the pre world war 2?
preventing deficiency diseases, eg scurvy
PELLEGRA
disease characterized by skin rash, diarrhea, mental impairment, death(10%)
IN 1914 ___________ was though to be infectious.
Pellagra
who discovered dietary links regarding pellagra on prisoners?
Dr Joseph Goldberger
what was the condition of nutrition post World War II?
diets improved, fortification of food with ingredients, prevention and treating of chronic diseases
addition of specific nutrients, to food enhance its nutritional content
what are nutrients?
chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function.
name the 6 group of nutrients that are found In the food we eat?
1.carbohydrates
2.fat and oil(lipids)
3.proteins
4.vitamins
5.minerals
6.water
what are the specific nutrients that provide energy?
carbohydrates, proteins, fat and oil
what do u mean by the term ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS?
Nutrients that cannot be manufactured by the human body or in insufficient amounts so must come from food or nutrient supplements.
MACRONUTRIENTS and name them?
Nutrients our body needs in relatively large amount to support normal function and health.
1.carbohydrate
2.fats
3.proteins
macronutrients provides us with _________.
energy (calories)
__________ are the primary source of fuel or energy in our body?
CARBOHYDRATES(made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen)
functions of proteins?
tissue growth, repair, maintenance
what is the amount of intake of fats and carbohydrates in order to be on the safe ground.
1/4-fats
3/4-carbohydrates
alcohol provides ______ calories.
empty
_______ are a type of lipids.
fats
FATS?
diverse group of inorganic substances that are insoluble in water.
how is the large amount of fat in our body stored as?
adipose tissue
vitamins?
organic compounds that assist in regulating body processes
what are some functions of vitamins in our body?
essential to energy metabolism,
building and maintaining healthy bone, muscle and blood,
supporting our immune system,
ensuring healthy vision
what do you mean by metabolism?
process by which macronutrients are broken into small molecules that our body can absorb and use.
name the diff names assisted to vitamins by scientists?
accessory substances, food hormones
what are the two ways that vitamins can be classified?
1.FAT- SOLUBLE VITAMINS: not soluble in water but are soluble in fat
ex. VItamin A,D,E and K
2.WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS:soluble in water
ex. Vitamin C and B
DEFINE THE TERM MINERALS?
minerals are inorganic substances that are not broken down during digestions. fluid regulation, energy production,essential to the health of our bones and blood.
_________ Help the body to get rid of harmful by-products of metabolism.
minerals
name some important dietary minerals.(5)
SODIUM
POTASSIUM
CALCIUM
MAGNESIUM
IRON
WHAT ARE THE 2 WAYS THAT MINERALS ARE CLASSIFIED INTO?
MAJOR MINERALS and TRACE MINERALS
FUNCTIONS OF WATER
- proper balance of fluid inside and outside our cells.
- regulation of nerve impulses, muscle contractions, nutrient transport and excretions of waste products.