nutrition Flashcards
what is food?
Any edible substance whether solid or liquid, cooked or raw which when eaten supplies the body with nutrients
Define health
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Define diet
The food an individual consume daily.
what is nutrition?
Nutrition: The study of nutrients and their relationship with food and living things.
what is nutrients?
Chemical substances found in food which enables the body to function.
what are micro nutrients(trace elements)?
are those that are needed in small ‘trace’ amounts; Vitamins and Minerals.
what is a balanced diet?
Consuming the correct amount of nutrients for the needs of an individual
define malnutrition
A state in which a prolonged lack or excess of one or more nutrients that retards physical development or causes specific clinical disorder.
define under-nutrition
The intake of less nutrients than what is required.
define over-nutrition
The intake of more nutritents than what is required.
Define nutritional status
he state of the body resulting from the intake and use of nutrients or the condition of health as it relates to the intake and use of food by the body
what is Biochemical?
This involves conducting a number of laboratory tests to find out what is happening to the body internally.
define clinical in methods of nutritional status?
Clinical assessment or physical examination reveals signs of nutrient deficiency or toxicity
what are dietary assesments taken by ?
nutritionist or dietitian
what is Epidemiological data?
this represents data on the incidence or prevalence of nutrition - related health problems.
what are some good indicators of nutritional status ?
Weight is within normal range for height and age.
Muscles are firm.
Limbs are straight.
Posture is erect and well balanced.
what are some poor indicators of nutritional status ?
Failure of children to thrive
Sudden non-voluntary weight loss
Obesity
Constipation
what is Anthropometric?
the measurement of the human body – primarily height, weight and areas of the body such as hip, waist and upper arms.
