Science Of Nutrition

Question 1

Foods we eat can greatly influence what?

Answer 1

Our immediate health and our risk for diseases as we age

Question 2

Questions ask myself as embark along this journey.

Answer 2

Do I choose my foods wisely?

What changes might I make to ensure optimal nutrition and long and healthy life?

Question 3

What are some major health challenges worldwide?

Answer 3

Nutritional deficiencies
Nutritional abundance
Imbalance
All contribute to many of our health problems

Question 4

Poor dietary choices you make today may play a major role in predisposing You to what?

Answer 4

Obesity
Cancer 
Heart disease 
Osteoporosis
Type 2 diabetes 
(Later in life)

Question 5

Good nutrient is the basics for what?

Answer 5

Good health

Question 6

Knowledge of the study of nutrition will do what for me?

Answer 6

Help me make sound decisions about selecting a healthy diet based on scientific reason for years to come.

Question 7

What will I do as nutritional coach?

Answer 7

Provide individualized nutrition care to help client lead healthier life.

Question 8

Food insecurity (not enough money) is related to.

Answer 8

Overall poor health
Overweight
Obesity
Diabetes

Question 9

Inadequate access to food can do what?

Answer 9

Negatively influence health and lead to community interventions

Question 10

Definition of nutrition

Answer 10

The science of how living organisms obtain and use food to support all the processes required for our existence.

Question 11

Definition of nutrients

Answer 11

Substances in foods required or used by the body for at least one of the following.
Energy
Structure
Regulation of chemical reactions

Question 12

Proteins and carbs supply what?

Answer 12

Energy to fuel the body’s activities.

Question 13

Calcium and phosphorus are important building blocks of

Answer 13

Teeth and bones

Question 14

Vitamins are essential for what

Answer 14

Chemical reactions that are needed to protect your cells from damaging effects of excessive sunlight and pollution.

Question 15

What are micronutrients?

Answer 15

Vitamins
Minerals
(Only need small amounts of these)

Question 16

What are macronutrients?

Answer 16

Water
Carbs
Proteins
Lipids (fats$
We need larger amounts of these

Question 17

NUTRITION

Answer 17

THE SCIENCE OF HOW LIVING ORGANISMS OBTAIN AND USE FOOD TO SUPPORT PROCESSES REQUIRED FOR LIFE.

Question 18

Nutrient

Answer 18

A substance in foods used by the body for energy, maintenance of body structures or regulation of chemical processes.