Nutrition, Food Security and Gender Equality Flashcards
The science of food, the nutrients and other substances therein, their action, interaction and balance in relation to health and disease
Nutrition
the processes by which an individual ingests, digests, absorbs, transports, utilizes and excretes food substances
Nutrition
It’s the study of how food, nutrients and other substances found in food interact or if there are balance or imbalances that will affect our health status and consequently cause disease as well as its process from the time it was ingested to until it is excreted
Nutrition
What people eat and drink to stay alive and healthy, for growth, development, work, and other physical activities
Food
Source of happiness, time, family time, energy, medication, coping mechanism, social connection, reward system
food
regulate body fluids
food
provide nourishment
food
chemical components of food
nutrients
substances responsible for giving energy, building and repairing body tissues, and regulating body processes
nutrients
are nutrients needed in relatively large amounts
macronutrients
nutrients that provide energy
macronutrients
are nutrients needed relatively in small amounts
micronutrients
examples of macronutrients
- carbohydrates
- proteins
- fats
1 gram of protein/carb is equivalent to how many calories?
4 calories
nutrient that is the source of energy
carbohydrates
nutrient that is the protein sparer
carbohydrates
nutrient that is made up of enzymes and antibodies
carbohydrates
carbohydrates come from what sources?
- Rice
- cereals
- root crops
- sugar (and its products)
Build and repair body tissues
proteins
Essential for growth
proteins
Aid in formation of enzymes, hormones and antibodies
proteins
w/o energy, it cannot function
proteins
can be source of energy in the absence of carbs
proteins
what are protein-filled foods?
- Meat
- fish
- poultry
- eggs
- milk
- cheese (and its products)
Serves as fuel for energy
fats
Source of essential fatty acid
fats
1 gram of fat is equal to how many kilocalorie?
9
what are the food sources of fats?
- Oils and fats (canola and olive oil = saturated fats)
- nuts
- avocado
what are the two types of micronutrients?
vitamins and minerals
2 types of vitamins
■ Water Soluble
■ Fat Soluble
2 types of minerals
■ Macrominerals
■ Microminerals
type of vitamins that are heat sensitive
water soluble vitamins
type of vitamins that dissolves in water
water soluble vitamins
type of vitamins that doesn’t stay in body
water soluble vitamins
examples of water soluble vitamins?
- vitamin c
- thiamin (Vitamin B1)
- folate/ folic acid
- biotin
how many grams of carbohydrates should be eaten in a day?
150 grams
Vitamins that are important for healthy nerves
vitamin B1, B6 and B12
vitamin that functions along with the mineral zinc which helps in immune system
vitamin C
how many mg are good amount of vitamins for our body?
500 mg
vitamins that is part of an enzyme system that breaks down carbohydrates for energy source
thiamin (B1)
vitamin that helps in creation of cells
folate/folic acid
vitamins that assists in the breakdown of carbohydrates, protein and fats for energy
biotin
vitamin c comes from what food?
- Citrus fruits
- broccoli
- papaya
- guava
- strawberries
- peppers
vitamin that helps in iron absorption
vitamin c
vitamins good for pregnancy
folate/ folic acid
examples of fat soluble vitamins
- vitamin a
- vitamin d
- vitamin e
- vitamin k
where does fat soluble vitamins is stored?
liver
vitamins that maintains eye health and for night vision; healthy skin and mucous
vitamin a