Nutrition

Question 1

What is nutrition?

Answer 1

Nutrition refers to the scientific study of food and how it nourishes the body and the influences it have on our health. It also involves ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism , and the storage of nutrients.

Question 2

What is the nutritional status ?

Answer 2

Nutritional status refers to the overall health and well-being of an individual in terms of their diet and nutrition. It encompasses various factors related to the intake and utilization of nutrients by the body.

Question 3

Anthropometry

Answer 3

Anthropometry is the measurement of the height, weight , and areas of the body such as the hip waist and around the upper arm.

Question 4

Biochemical

Answer 4

This involves a number of laboratory test on blood and other body fluids. The amount of certain nutrients in the blood, such as iron glucose .

Question 5

Clinical assessments

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This is when the doctor examine the a patient , and records a medical history . Clinical signs such as characteristics of the skin hair associated with nutritional deficiency .

Question 6

Dietary assessments

Answer 6

Dietary assessment involves the collection of information on foods and drinks consumed over a specified time that is coded and processed to compute intakes of energy, nutrients and other dietary constituents using food composition tables.

Question 7

Indication of good nutritional status

Answer 7

1. Muscles are firm
2. Limbs are straight
3. Posture is erect and well balanced
4. Hair is clean and scalp is healthy
5. Weight s within normal range for height and age

Question 8

Indication of bad nutritional status

Answer 8

1. Changes in appetite
2. Constipation
3. Obesity
4. Sudden weight lost
5. Malabsorption ( diarrhoea, weight lost)

Question 9

What is malnutrition?

Answer 9

Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of nutrients and energy. It encompasses a range of conditions that can affect health, growth, and development.

Question 10

What is Over Nutrition?

Answer 10

Overnutrition refers to the excessive intake of nutrients and calories, leading to various health problems.

Question 11

Under Nutrition?

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Undernutrition refers to a condition where an individual’s intake of nutrients and energy is insufficient to meet their body’s needs.

Question 12

What is Deficiency diseases

Answer 12

Deficiency diseases are health conditions caused by a lack of essential nutrients in the diet. These nutrients include vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other substances necessary for the body’s normal functioning and development.

Question 13

Types Deficiency diseases

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1. Primary Deficiency
2. Secondary Deficiency

Question 14

1. Primary Deficiency

Answer 14

Primary deficiency diseases result directly from the lack of essential nutrients in the diet. This can happen due to poor dietary intake, malnutrition, or an unbalanced diet.

Question 15

2. Secondary Deficiency

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Secondary deficiency diseases occur not because the nutrient is absent in the diet, but because the body is unable to absorb or utilize the nutrient properly

Question 16

What is Nutrients?

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Nutrients are substances found in food that are essential for the growth, development, and maintenance of the body.

Question 17

Types of Nutrients

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1.Carbohydrates.
2. Proteins.
3. Fats.
4. Vitamins.
5. Minerals.
6.Dietary fibre.
7.Water.

Question 18

1.Carbohydrates.

Answer 18

Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They are a primary source of energy for the body, found in foods such as grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes.

Question 19

Types Of Carbohydrates

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1. Monosaccharide
2. Disaccharide
3. Polysaccharide

Question 20

1.Monosaccharide

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Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates, often referred to as simple sugars. They consist of a single sugar unit and cannot be broken down further into smaller sugars. Examples of monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, and galactose. They are the basic building blocks of more complex carbohydrates.

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2. Disaccharide

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Disaccharides are carbohydrates composed of two monosaccharide units linked together by a glycosidic bond.

Question 22

3. Polysaccharide

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Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates composed of multiple monosaccharide units bonded together. They are commonly referred to as starches or complex sugars. Polysaccharides serve as a storage form of energy in plants and animals. Polysaccharide includes Starch, Dextrin.

Question 23

6 food groups in the Caribbean

Answer 23

1. Staples
2. Legumes and Nuts
3. Food from Animals
4. Fruits
5. Vegetables
6. Fats and oils