Nutrition Basics Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of proper food and good nutrition?

Survival

Mental development

Performance and productivity

Economic growth (correct)

What is the primary purpose of human nutrition?

To support economic development

To prevent disease and promote community health

To provide energy for physical and mental activities (correct)

To prolong life expectancy

What is the main goal of Public Health Nutrition?

To promote access to health care

To prevent infant mortality

To improve economic dep

To address malnutrition and nutrition-related diseases (correct)

What are the key components of Public Health according to the given text?

Science and art of preventing disease and promoting physical health Signup and view all the answers

How can consumption of adequate nutritious foods contribute to reducing nutrition-related diseases?

By providing necessary nutrients for the body's immune system Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as regular practices for nurses in clinical settings?

Use of antiseptic cleaning agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the NSC 106 Medical Microbiology and Parasitology course?

Clinical nursing practices Signup and view all the answers

Which area does the course NOT specifically focus on?

Nutrition and dietetics Signup and view all the answers

What does the course aim to enhance knowledge and skills in?

Medical microbiology and parasitology Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of healthcare is directly related to the course content?

Infection control measures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the NSC 106 Medical Microbiology and Parasitology course?

Studying microorganisms and parasites in a medical context Signup and view all the answers

What is a regular practice for nurses in clinical settings according to the given text?

Following directives of handwashing and using antiseptics Signup and view all the answers

What are nurses familiar with in clinical settings, according to the given text?

Directives of washing hands and cleaning items with antiseptics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Public Health Nutrition according to the text?

Improving access to nutritious foods and reducing nutrition-related diseases Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of healthcare is directly related to the course content?

Medical Microbiology and Parasitology Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definition of Nutrition

Nutrition is the study of food in relation to humans and humans in relation to food.
It is the science of food as it relates to optimal health and performance.

Scope of Nutrition

Nutrition studies foods in relation to the needs of living organisms.
It is a fundamental pillar of human life, health, and development across the life span.

Life Span

Fetal development
Birth
Infancy
Childhood
Adolescence
Adulthood
Old age

Study of Nutrition

Nutrition is the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses them, and the relationship between diet, health, and nutrition.
It focuses on how dietary choices can be used to reduce the risk of disease.

Nutritional Process

Nutrition is the biochemical and physiological process by which an organism uses food to support its life.
The process includes ingestion, absorption, assimilation, biosynthesis, catabolism, and excretion.

Nutrition Science

The science that studies the physiological process of nutrition is called Nutritional science.
Human Nutrition is a scientific discipline concerned with the access and utilization of food and nutrients for life, health, growth, development, and well-being.

NSC 106 Course Details

Course Code: NSC 106
Course Title: Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
Course Units: 3 (2-0-3)
Semester: 2nd Semester
Pre-requisite Courses: All courses in the BNSC degree program in the first Semester
Con-current Courses: NSc 102, NSc 104, NSc 108

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Test your knowledge of nutrition basics with this quiz that covers the study of food in relation to human health and development, the science of food, and the relationship between diet and health. Explore fundamental concepts related to nutrients, body utilization, and the impact on different life stages.