nutrition overview Flashcards
what is food?
Any edible substance whether solid or liquid, cooked or raw which when eaten supplies the body with nutrients
what is health?
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
what is diet?
The food an individual consume daily.
what is 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 Macro nutrients?
Macro nutrients are those elements that are needed in relatively large amounts by the body example Protein, Carbohydrates and Fat
what are Micro nutrients?
race 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
what is Malnutrition?
A state in which a prolonged lack or excess of one or more nutrients that retards physical development or causes specific clinical disorder
what is Under-nutrition?
The intake of less nutrients than what is required.
what is Over-nutrition?
The intake of more nutritents than what is required.
what is Nutritional Status?
the 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.
Anthropometric
The measurement of the human body – primarily height, weight and areas of the body such as hip, waist and upper arms. The measurement of height, weight skinfold thickness provide some information about a person’s protein and energy intake
Biochemical
This involves conducting a number of laboratory tests to find out what is happening to the body internally. Common tests are based on analysis of blood and urine samples. Blood and urine are used to measure nutrients levels such as glucose, fats, minerals or metabolic products such as haemoglobin.
Clinical
Clinical assessment or physical examination reveals signs of nutrient deficiency or toxicity. Being examined by a doctor and have medical history taken. There are some physical signs that indicate possible nutritional deficiency or excesses. These are signs of good and poor nutrition that can be observed on different parts of the body.
DIETARY
Dietary assessments are taken by a nutritionist or dietician, information about diet, allergies and family history of nutrition related diseases is collected. Additionally, is the process of evaluating food intake.
Epidemiological data
Epidemiological data refers to information about how diseases affect populations.
