Overview of nutrition Flashcards
1
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Describe how various factors influence personal food choices
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- Hunger & satiety
- Habit
- Social interactions
- Emotions
- Personal preference
- Ethnic heritage or tradition
- Availability, convenience & cost
- Values
- Food fads
- Marketing
- Positive & negative associations
- Health
2
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Name six major classes of nutrients and identify which are organic and which yield energy
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3
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Explain the scientific method and how scientists use various types of research studies and methods to acquire nutritional information
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4
Q
Recognise misinformation and describe how to identify reliable nutrition information
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5
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Define the four main categories of the nutrient reference values (NRVs) (EAR, RDI, AI and UL) and explain their purpose
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6
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Explain how the four nutrition assessment methods for an individual are used to detect energy and nutrient deficiencies and excesses
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7
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Identify several risk factors for chronic disease and explain their relationship
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