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What is the primary focus of nutrition science?
What is the primary focus of nutrition science?
Nutrition focuses only on physical health and does not consider mental health.
Nutrition focuses only on physical health and does not consider mental health.
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What are the three main functions of food as described in the text?
What are the three main functions of food as described in the text?
Energy production, growth and repair, regulation of growth and repair processes.
Nutrition is crucial for the body's ability to withstand ______.
Nutrition is crucial for the body's ability to withstand ______.
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Match the following aspects of nutrition with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of nutrition with their descriptions:
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Which nutrient is primarily responsible for energy-giving in foods?
Which nutrient is primarily responsible for energy-giving in foods?
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Fats are classified exclusively as energy-releasing foods.
Fats are classified exclusively as energy-releasing foods.
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What is the primary purpose of a diet?
What is the primary purpose of a diet?
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The Food Guide Pyramid was developed by _____ in 1992.
The Food Guide Pyramid was developed by _____ in 1992.
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Match the following nutrients with their primary functions:
Match the following nutrients with their primary functions:
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How many servings of bread, cereal, rice, and pasta are recommended per day?
How many servings of bread, cereal, rice, and pasta are recommended per day?
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Fats, oils, and sweets should be consumed in large quantities according to the food pyramid.
Fats, oils, and sweets should be consumed in large quantities according to the food pyramid.
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What are the two categories of nutrients?
What are the two categories of nutrients?
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The primary purpose of a diet is to provide necessary __________ for optimal health.
The primary purpose of a diet is to provide necessary __________ for optimal health.
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Match the food groups with their recommended daily servings:
Match the food groups with their recommended daily servings:
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What is the primary principle of meal planning that emphasizes including foods from different categories?
What is the primary principle of meal planning that emphasizes including foods from different categories?
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Cereals should contribute more than 75% of a person's energy intake.
Cereals should contribute more than 75% of a person's energy intake.
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Name one important consideration to keep in mind when planning meals.
Name one important consideration to keep in mind when planning meals.
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A balanced diet includes sufficient amounts of _____ and vegetables, specifically leafy greens.
A balanced diet includes sufficient amounts of _____ and vegetables, specifically leafy greens.
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Match the following food groups with their recommended guidelines:
Match the following food groups with their recommended guidelines:
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What percentage of the allotted budget should be spent on meat, fish, eggs, poultry, legumes, and pulses?
What percentage of the allotted budget should be spent on meat, fish, eggs, poultry, legumes, and pulses?
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Fats and sweets should make up 25% of the family food budget.
Fats and sweets should make up 25% of the family food budget.
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Name two functions of water in the body.
Name two functions of water in the body.
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20% of the food budget should be allocated for ______ and vegetables.
20% of the food budget should be allocated for ______ and vegetables.
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Match the following food budget categories with their respective percentages:
Match the following food budget categories with their respective percentages:
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What is a balanced diet primarily aimed at achieving?
What is a balanced diet primarily aimed at achieving?
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Infants have a natural ability to select foods needed by their bodies as they grow.
Infants have a natural ability to select foods needed by their bodies as they grow.
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How many portions of fruits and vegetables should a normal adult consume daily?
How many portions of fruits and vegetables should a normal adult consume daily?
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A good meal plan should take into account food _____ and individual tastes.
A good meal plan should take into account food _____ and individual tastes.
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Match the following food groups with their recommended intake:
Match the following food groups with their recommended intake:
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What aspect should the meal plan consider for individuals with food restrictions?
What aspect should the meal plan consider for individuals with food restrictions?
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Adequate intake of nutrients over a long period is not necessary for good health.
Adequate intake of nutrients over a long period is not necessary for good health.
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What factors influence food choices according to meal planning?
What factors influence food choices according to meal planning?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Nutrition
- Nutrition involves consuming, absorbing, and utilizing nutrients for growth, development, and life maintenance.
- It's a multifaceted discipline with community practice focus.
- Critical for optimal growth, development, maintaining function, sound mental health, withstanding aging, and resisting environmental toxins.
- Nutrition science explores food, nutrients, their interactions, and impact on health and disease.
- It encompasses ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, utilization, and disposal of nutrients, along with growth, maintenance, and repair processes in living organisms.
What is Food?
- Food provides:
- Energy for movement, heat production, etc.
- Materials for growth, repair, regeneration, and reproduction.
- Substances that regulate growth and repair processes.
Food Groups
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Foods are categorized based on their functions:
- Energy-releasing foods: Provide energy (e.g., carbohydrates)
- Growth and repair foods: Build and repair body tissues (e.g., fats)
- Control of body processes foods: Regulate body functions (e.g., proteins, minerals, vitamins, water)
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Food groups are also classified based on consumption patterns:
- The Food Guide Pyramid (USDA, 1992) is a visual guide for recommended food intake.
Nutrients
- Foods contain various chemical compounds for nourishment:
- Macronutrients: Required in large quantities (water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins)
- Micronutrients: Vitamins and minerals (required in smaller amounts)
Diet Purpose
- The primary goal of a diet is to provide energy, nutrients, and other components needed for growth and maintaining body processes.
Food Pyramid
- The food pyramid classifies foods into groups based on healthy diet recommendations:
- Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group (Top): 2-3 servings per day.
- Fruit and Vegetable Groups: 2-4 servings of fruit and 3-5 servings of vegetables per day.
- Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta Group (Base): 6-11 servings recommended, crucial energy source for adults.
- Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts Group (Other Side Groups): 2-3 servings suggested.
- Fats, Oils, and Sweets: Use sparingly.
Nutrients
- Food consists of simple or complex chemical compounds:
- Macronutrients: Required in large quantities (water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins). Provide energy and build/maintain tissues.
- Micronutrients: Vitamins and minerals (smaller amounts). Catalyze macronutrient utilization.
Diet Purpose
- The primary purpose of a diet is to provide the necessary nutrients for optimal health.
- Involves consuming foods (solid, liquid, or mixtures) in appropriate amounts for the day.
Diet and Meal Planning
- Diet and meal planning are crucial for nutritionists and homemakers to maintain dietary variety.
- Factors to consider include:
- Nutritional needs of the family.
- Individual preferences (likes and dislikes).
- Plan should promote good health.
- Food choices are impacted by health, social life, culture, religious beliefs, geography, and food availability.
- Infants have a natural ability to select needed foods that develops as they grow.
Balanced Diet
- A balanced diet contains all necessary nutrients in correct proportions to promote and maintain good health.
- Goals:
- Desirable body composition.
- High capacity for physical and mental work.
- Good nutritional status.
- The diet should include foods from each group in appropriate proportions.
- Generally assumed a mixed diet from various sources ensures balance.
- For a normal adult:
- Protein-rich foods (2+ servings/day).
- Fruits and vegetables (3+ servings/day).
- Appropriate fat intake is important. Sedentary individuals should avoid visible fats, saturated fats, and cholesterol.
- Cereals should be consumed to satisfy appetite and maintain body weight.
- Excesses or deficiencies over a long period can lead to health problems.
Meal Planning
- A good meal plan minimizes time and cost.
- It is adaptable to different situations and individuals (e.g., holidays, special events).
- It considers individual tastes, preferences, and food availability.
- Quantity, taste, and texture requirements vary by age.
- Meal planning accounts for weight watchers, food allergies, and other restrictions.
- Good meal planning is an art, involving nourishing foods while satisfying, with attention to flavor and appropriate portions.
- Meals should have satiety value.
- Factors like personal preferences, work schedules, and individual taste influence meal planning and execution.
Food and Nutrition
- Students consuming a balanced diet (fruits, vegetables, and other nutrients) is vital for good health.
Meal Planning - Basic Principles
- Variety: Select foods from all food groups.
- Proportionality: Include foods from different groups in each meal.
- Quantity: Adjust food amounts based on age and activity levels (adults vs. children).
- Texture and Taste: Adapt plans for different preferences and textures for various age groups.
Meal Planning - Specific Guidelines
- Energy: Limit energy from fat and added sugar.
- Cereals: Cereals should not contribute more than 75% of a person's energy.
- Protein: Include protein in each meal.
- Fruit and Vegetables: Include sufficient amounts, especially leafy greens.
- Milk: Include at least one serving of milk products per meal.
Important Meal Planning Considerations
- Science and Art: Requires both scientific knowledge about food nutrients and artistic ability to create appealing meals.
- Individual Needs: Adapt based on age, health conditions, and personal preferences.
- Seasonality and Affordability: Choose foods in season and consider economic factors.
- Cultural and Religious Customs: Involve these factors in planning.
- Dietary Restrictions: Adapt the plan for low fat, low sugar, or specific diets.
Preparing the Meal and Budget
- Planning meals for the family should include budgeting.
- Meat that saves on fuel costs is recommended.
- Suggested budget breakdown:
- Cereals and products: 20%
- Fruits and vegetables: 20%
- Meat, fish, eggs, poultry, legumes, pulses: 25%
- Milk and products: 20%
- Fats and sweets: 15%
- Exchange lists are available to substitute foods with similar composition and benefits.
Functions of Water
- Water is essential in the body.
- It is 20% of body weight.
- Functions:
- Solvent.
- Lubricant.
- Body temperature regulation.
- Medium for chemical substances.
- Medium for chemical reactions.
- Metabolic activities and substance transport.
- Waste removal from the body.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of nutrition, including the role of nutrients, food groups, and the impact on health. This quiz will cover essential concepts related to food intake, digestion, and the importance of nutrition for growth and development.
