Nutrition Definitions

Question 1

Nutrition

Answer 1

The intake of specific materials

Question 2

Over nutrition

Answer 2

A form of malnutrition

• The intake on nutrients is oversupplied
• Over consumption of certain nutrients (proteins, calories, fats)
• Can lead to malnutrition and obesity

Question 3

Under nutrition

Answer 3

• Lack of proper nutrition
• Caused by not having enough food, protein, calories macro-nutrients
• Or not eating enough food containing the substances necessary for growth and health

Question 4

Malnutrition

Answer 4

• Is a condition that results from nutrient deficiency
• Lack of proper nutrition
• Caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, being unable to use the food that is eaten.

Question 5

Essential Nutrients

Answer 5

• Nutrients which must be absorbed since it cannot be synthesised by the organism
• Categories include- vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and essential amino acids

Question 6

Balanced diet

Answer 6

The correct ratio of nutrients required by a particular organism.
A diet consisting of a variety of different types of food and providing adequate amounts of nutrients for good health

Question 7

Deficiency Disease

Answer 7

A disease resulting from lack of a particular nutrient.

Question 8

Biochemical Availability

Answer 8

The optimum range of intake of a persons essential nutritional requirement. These can be influenced by age, growth, sex, pregnancy, breast feeding, and psychological and emotional stress.

Question 9

Efficiency of digestive system

Answer 9

• Bad conditions of intestines will reduce the absorption of digested foods into the bloodstream.
• Metabolic faults, sensitivity to certain foods and the presence of substances like tea and coffee can affect the absorption rate of certain nutrients.