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Which of the following are considered body-building nutrients?
Which of the following are considered body-building nutrients?
Nutrition only involves the study of food and does not concern health.
Nutrition only involves the study of food and does not concern health.
False
What is the primary function of regulatory nutrients?
What is the primary function of regulatory nutrients?
Maintaining homeostasis and expediting metabolic processes.
Food must be safe to eat and prepared under ______ conditions.
Food must be safe to eat and prepared under ______ conditions.
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What do energy nutrients primarily provide?
What do energy nutrients primarily provide?
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Match the terms with their definitions:
Match the terms with their definitions:
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What percentage of the human body is primarily made up of water?
What percentage of the human body is primarily made up of water?
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What is meant by 'adequate nutrition'?
What is meant by 'adequate nutrition'?
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Study Notes
Health
- A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Defined by WHO in 1947.
Nutrition
- The study of food concerning the health of an individual and community.
- The process through which food is used to sustain life and growth.
- A combination of processes by which a living organism receives and utilizes substances needed for maintaining functions, growth, and renewal.
Why nutritional science is applied to healthcare
- Recognizes the role of nutrition in preventing disease.
- Adapts food patterns to individual nutritional needs within cultural, economic, and psychological frameworks.
- Modifies nutritional factors for therapeutic purposes in specific disease states.
Food
- A substance, organic or inorganic, that nourishes the body by building and repairing tissues, supplying heat and energy, and regulating bodily processes.
- A culturally acceptable substance that supplies heat and energy, builds, and repairs body tissues.
Food Qualities
- Safe to eat and prepared under sanitary conditions.
- Nutritious.
- Palatable, satisfying consumer factors.
- Satisfying, has satiety value.
- Offers variety and is planned within the socio-economic context.
- Free from toxic agents.
Nutrients
- Organic substances include carbohydrates, protein, fats, and vitamins.
- Inorganic substances include minerals and water.
- Macronutrients include carbohydrates, protein, and fats.
- Micronutrients include vitamins and minerals.
Nutrients According to Function
- Body-building: Water, protein, fats, carbohydrates, and minerals.
- Regulatory: All six nutrients groups, maintain homeostasis and expedite metabolic processes.
- Energy: Carbohydrates, fats, and protein; also known as fuel nutrients.
Food Pyramid
- A qualitative tool for planning nutritious diets for large groups of people.
- Consists of three main food groups: body-building foods, energy foods, and regulating foods.
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This quiz explores the fundamental principles of health and nutrition, highlighting their definitions and the importance of nutritional science in healthcare. It discusses the role of food in maintaining overall well-being and the significance of adapting dietary patterns to meet individual needs.
