Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Flashcards

Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness

• Focuses on the understanding of nutrition and wellness concepts over a lifetime.

Wellness

• Defined as good health and positive well-being.
• Encompasses physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Reflects personal attitudes and behaviors.

Apprenticeship

• A legal agreement for training in a specific trade, art, or business.
• Involves work experience in exchange for education.

Certification

• A designation given to individuals confirming their qualifications for specific jobs or tasks.

Dual Enrollment

• Allows students to earn high school credits by completing college courses aligned with TEKS.

Internship

• A period for beginners to gain experience in a specific career, profession, or pursuit.

Human Services

• Indicates the career cluster in which Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness is included.

CTE

• Stands for Career and Technical Education, focusing on skill development for various careers.

Career Clusters

• There are 16 recognized career clusters.

Six Nutrients

• Key nutrients include water, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, fats, and minerals.

Nutrition Job Demand Factors

• Increasing needs linked to childhood obesity, overweight adults, digestive diseases, and health fitness trends.

TEKS

• Stands for Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, essential for education in Texas.

Water Soluble Vitamins

• Vitamins that do not remain in the body for extended periods.

Food and Health Relation

• Food has a significant and direct impact on health.

Nutrients

• Provide energy, regulate bodily functions, and are essential for building and repairing cells.

Roles of Nutritional Professionals

• Involve teaching health principles and developing nutritional food options.

Fat Soluble Vitamins

• Include vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Carbohydrates

• Serve as the body’s primary energy source.

Simple Carbohydrates Example

• Sugar is a primary example of a simple carbohydrate.

Complex Carbohydrate Example

• Starch is categorized as a complex carbohydrate.

Water Loss Mechanisms

• Water is lost through evaporation, respiration, and urination.

Protein Sources

• Proteins are present in both animal and plant-based foods.

Major Minerals

• Three key minerals are calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium.

Major Electrolytes

• Sodium, potassium, and chloride are recognized as the primary electrolytes.

Fats

• Provide energy, enhance flavor and texture in food, and can be categorized as healthy or unhealthy.