Nutrition Basics Quiz

The process of taking in food and using it for growth, metabolism, and repair. The study of nutrients and how the body uses them.

Linked to 4 out of 10 leading causes of death (heart disease, specific cancers, stroke, Type 2 diabetes).

Essential for a healthy life from birth to old age, impacting physical & mental growth, performance, disease prevention, recovery, and general well-being.

Heart disease, certain cancers, stroke, Type 2 diabetes linked to poor diet.

Nutrition is important at every life stage, from fetal development to old age, for health, growth, and well-being.

Chemical substances in food used by the body for energy, growth, and repair.

Nutrients body can't make enough of, so need to eat them.

Essential nutrients needed in large amounts, providing energy.

Vitamins and minerals, needed in smaller amounts but still important for health.

Unit of energy in food.

Essential nutrients needed in large amounts for energy and bodily functions, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Major energy source for the body, also important for energy storage and hormone production.

Essential nutrients needed in small amounts for bodily functions, including vitamins and minerals.

Vitamins that dissolve in water and need regular intake because they're not stored by the body.

A diet with a wide variety of foods to ensure adequate intake of all essential nutrients.

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water are crucial for energy, tissue building, and bodily functions.

Eating more nutrients than the body needs, often leading to obesity.

Crucial for healthy skin and eyes.

Malnutrition causing weight loss, poor healing, and digestive issues.

Getting enough carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, maintaining healthy body stores.

Getting enough nutrients from a balanced diet to support body functions and have reserves.

Insufficient or improper diet, leading to nutrient deficiencies.

Weight loss, poor wound healing, slow digestion, anemia, swelling, and dehydration.

A category of nutritional health where intake exceeds needs, but the content is not fully defined.

Pregnant women, infants, children, and older adults are most at risk for undernutrition.

Consuming more nutrients than the body needs, leading to excess weight and potential health issues, sometimes from excessive supplements.

Nutrient needs change significantly throughout different life stages, from infancy to adulthood.

Males typically need around 20% more nutrients than females due to body size differences.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women need 20-30% more nutrients compared to non-pregnant individuals.

Cultural and social beliefs greatly influence food preferences and choices, like religious dietary restrictions.

A guide emphasizing foods from five groups, each providing some, but not all, essential nutrients.

A variety of elements including advertising, economics, psychology, social interactions, nutrition itself, and even the environment that influence food choices and intake.

Advertising and media significantly influence what we eat.

A person's economic situation affects their food choices due to affordability.

Mood, stress, and mental health conditions influence food intake.

A plan for evaluating the nutritional status of specific groups, based on factors like age, pregnancy, and disease.

People categorized as vulnerable to nutritional problems, such as infants under 2 years, pregnant/postpartum women, and those with diseases.

How often nutritional evaluations should happen, varying by age, health status, and policy.

Infants have specific assessment schedules based on age, ranging from monthly growth monitoring to postnatal visits.

Evaluations help monitor nutritional status, gather research data, ensure proper care during hospitalization, improve methods, track child growth, and provide nutritional education.

Methods that measure objective criteria for individuals' nutritional status and use community health data to reflect nutritional influences.

Measurement of physical characteristics, like height, to assess nutritional status.

Nutritional methods using factors like community health statistics, economic factors, and ecological details.

A method used for children to assess nutritional adequacy by comparing weight to height.

Measurements like mid-upper arm circumference, skin-fold thickness, head and chest circumference, and hip/waist ratio used to evaluate nutritional status.

A visual guide for a healthy diet, dividing food groups into sections.

Part of MyPlate; choose fresh fruits over juice for more fiber.

Choose these over refined grains for more fiber and nutrients.

Choose palm-sized portions of protein at meals.

Consume 3 servings daily for calcium; choose low-fat options.

Process to analyze patient's nutritional issues.

A diet with a variety of foods for essential nutrients.

Drinking plenty of water daily for overall health.