28 Questions
What is the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) primarily aimed at?
Improving the nutrition situation in the Philippines
Which LC focuses on defining terms used in nutrition?
LC 2: Definition of Terms in Nutrition
What do students need to be able to discuss according to Learning Outcome 1?
The highlights in the history of nutrition from an international point of view
Which TLA involves reading Module 1: Basic Nutrition: Introduction?
TLA 2: Read Module 1: Basic Nutrition: Introduction
Which hormone is responsible for promoting the manufacture and release of acid and digestive juices in the stomach and duodenum?
Glycoprotein hormone
Which hormone is involved in promoting the release of growth hormone and is stimulated by insulin?
Insulin
Which hormone accelerates cardiac action, constricts certain blood vessels, and relaxes intestines and dilates the bronchi in the trachea?
Glucocorticoids
Which hormone stimulates uterine contraction during labor and bleeding after delivery?
Glycoprotein hormone
Which hormone checks and inhibits the release of growth hormones, as well as the release of TSH, GH, ACTH, glucagon, and insulin?
Glucocorticoids
Which hormone aids in nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, and carbohydrate metabolism, as well as maintaining circulatory and vascular homeostasis?
Growth hormone
What is the main responsibility of a Gerontological Nutritionist-Dietitian?
Planning special diets for older individuals
What is the primary role of a Sports and Fitness Nutritionist?
Setting short and long-term health goals for clients
What distinguishes a Therapeutic Nutritionist-Dietitian from a Food Service Supervisor?
Planning food service or nutritional programs
What is the key responsibility of a Canteen Supervisor in a food service setting?
Supervising workers preparing and serving food
What is the primary function of a Nutritionist-Dietitian in the Quality Control Department?
Ensuring safety and sanitation in food production
What is the main task of a Food Service Supervisor in healthcare facilities?
Managing day-to-day food services
What is the title of the book authored by Jamorabo-Ruiz and Claudio for Basic Nutrition for Filipinos?
Fundamentals in Nutrition and Dietetics
In which book can you find information on the Nutrition Care Process?
Krause's Food and the Nutrition Care Process
Which book covers topics related to Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition?
Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition
Who authored the book 'Nutrition and Diet Therapy for Nursing'?
Jamorabo-Ruiz
In which book can you find information on Advanced Human Nutrition?
Advanced Human Nutrition
Which book provides information on Discovering Nutrition?
Discovering Nutrition
Which class of nutrients yields energy?
Proteins
Why is nutrition considered both a science and an art?
Nutrition involves understanding scientific principles and applying them practically
What distinguishes low-nutrient-density foods?
Low in calories relative to the amount of nutrients they contain
What is the significance of distinguishing between organic and inorganic nutrients?
Helps in understanding how nutrients are utilized by the body
Define malnutrition, undernutrition, and overnutrition.
Malnutrition encompasses both overnutrition and undernutrition
Explain the difference between protein and carbohydrate.
Proteins provide energy and are essential for growth, while carbohydrates also provide energy but are mainly for energy storage
Study Notes
Introduction to Basic Nutrition
- Learning outcomes include discussing the history of nutrition, defining terms, identifying nutrients, and recognizing socio-economic and environmental factors that influence nutrition in the Philippines.
History of Nutrition
- The course covers the history of nutrition from an international and national perspective.
Definition of Terms
- Students are expected to define terms used in nutrition.
Classification of Nutrients
- There are six classes of nutrients:
- Organic nutrients:
- Inorganic nutrients:
Categories of Nutritional Status
- Students are expected to identify categories of nutritional status and evaluate nutritional status.
Laws Concerning the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession
- Students are expected to recognize laws concerning the nutrition and dietetics profession.
Positions in the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession
- Nutritionists-Dietitians can be assigned in various settings, such as:
- Gerontological Nutritionists-Dietitians: work in nursing homes, community-sponsored homes for the aged, and hospitals.
- Sports and Fitness Nutritionists: provide private consultations to assess clients' lifestyle, eating habits, training schedule, and use of medications and supplements.
- Therapeutic Nutritionist-Dietitians: plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in promoting health and controlling disease.
- Food Service Supervisors: manage food services in healthcare facilities, cafeterias, catering, and hospitality establishments.
- Canteen Supervisors: supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
- Nutritionist-Dietitians in Quality Control Department: supervise workers in the process of food production, ensure safety and sanitation, and create products that are of high quality.
Philippine Nutrition Situation
- The course covers the Philippine nutrition situation and the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN).
Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN)
- The PPAN aims to strengthen management support, secure vital nutrition infrastructure and resource requirements, and strengthen coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and management of nutrition-specific programs.
- PPAN priority areas include:
- Nutrition-sensitive programs are also part of the PPAN.
Conceptual Framework of Malnutrition
- The course covers the conceptual framework of malnutrition, including the causal framework of child and maternal undernutrition.
Self-Assessment Questions
- Students are expected to be able to define nutrients, name the six classes of nutrients, and explain the significance of inorganic and organic nutrients.
- Students are also expected to understand the role of nutrients in energy production, the difference between protein and carbohydrate, and the consequences of too little or too much energy and nutrients.
This quiz covers the highlights in the history of nutrition, definitions of terms, the six classes of nutrients, evaluation of nutritional status, laws related to Nutrition & Dietetics profession, and positions in the field.
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