Human Ecology and Family Sciences - Part I: Food, Nutrition, Health, and Fitness Learning Objectives

A balanced diet is one that contains the right proportions of all the necessary nutrients required for healthy growth and development. It is significant in maintaining overall health and well-being.

RDAs are the levels of intake of essential nutrients considered to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of practically all healthy persons. They are determined based on scientific evidence and research on nutrient requirements.

Nutrient needs peak in adolescence due to the dramatic growth spurt driven by hormonal activity that affects every organ of the body.

<p>Classifying foods into appropriate groups helps in understanding the nutritional value of different foods and aids in planning balanced diets. It also guides individuals in making healthier food choices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adolescent food habits are influenced by factors such as peer pressure, advertising, cultural influences, and personal preferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Causes of eating disorders include psychological, genetic, and environmental factors. Symptoms may include extreme weight loss or gain, obsession with food, and distorted body image. Nutritional interventions may involve counseling, meal planning, and addressing underlying nutritional deficiencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anything solid or liquid that, when swallowed, digested, and assimilated, provides essential nutrients to the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A diet that includes a variety of foods in adequate amounts and correct proportions to meet the day's requirements of all essential nutrients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Good health</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Requirements + Margin of safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The required quantity to be consumed everyday</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism, excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social, psychological, economic aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Food intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Balanced diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Macronutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Growth spurt</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is proven by the saying 'You are what you eat'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nutritional intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A diet that includes a variety of foods in adequate amounts and correct proportions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Good health</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social, psychological, and economic dimensions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are determined based on requirements and margin of safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Due to increased physical activity and growth spurts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genetic factors, dietary restrictions, psychological stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$RDAs = Requirements + Margin$</p> Signup and view all the answers