Nutritional Science Essentials Quiz

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What is the focus of the NMT 100 COURSE Clin Nut Lecture I?

Examine the historical and cultural context of naturopathic therapeutics

What is one of the global nutritional crises mentioned in the text?

Food and diet disparities with inaccessibility of foods for poorer nations

What is the impact of progressive rise of chronic illnesses mentioned in the text?

Linked to national security and social stability

What is the current need, as mentioned in the text, for nutritional science and policies?

Integration of nutritional science and policies to apply updated nutritional recommendations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Mediterranean Diet?

Consuming seasonal vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and seafood Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to minimize/avoid mercury poisoning from fish consumption?

Consuming small fishes like anchovies, sardines, herring, and mackerel Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of the Mediterranean Diet?

Cost, especially with animal sources of protein Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to start with when following the Mediterranean Diet?

More fresh vegetables/fruits and high fiber breakfast Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency of seafood consumption in the Mediterranean Diet?

Twice weekly Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of physical activities in the Mediterranean Diet?

It is an essential part Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended replacement for sweets in the Mediterranean Diet?

Fresh fruits Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended consumption of wine in the Mediterranean Diet?

1 glass a day Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is crucial for skin health and infant growth?

Linoleic acid Signup and view all the answers

What is linked to dietary fat types and amounts?

Cholesterol levels and ischemic heart disease Signup and view all the answers

What do plant-based foods contain more of than fish, recommended for heart disease prevention?

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) Signup and view all the answers

What can protect against colon cancer, with examples from African countries where people consume up to 100g of it daily?

Fiber Signup and view all the answers

What has improved diabetes control since the 1980s, but remains a problem?

Obesity Signup and view all the answers

What does Canada Food Guide emphasize as the main beverage?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What does Canada Food Guide recommend for heart disease prevention?

Plant-based foods Signup and view all the answers

What does Canada Food Guide encourage in terms of eating habits?

Eating with others Signup and view all the answers

What does Canada Food Guide emphasize the importance of, in addition to a balanced diet?

Physical activity Signup and view all the answers

What does Canada Food Guide recommend limiting the intake of?

Saturated fats Signup and view all the answers

What triggered global interest in nutrition after World War II?

Need for post-war nutritional support Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Vitamin C?

Building collagen, connective tissues, and bones Signup and view all the answers

Which foods are recommended for high nutritional value?

Fish, nuts, fruits, vegetables, plant oils, and whole grains Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'double burden' in nutrition?

Problems of low and over nutrition Signup and view all the answers

What will future developments in nutrition focus on?

Nutrient interactions, diet and microbiome, and the influence of social status on diet Signup and view all the answers

What should be encouraged for behavioral changes in nutrition?

Encouraged not only among individuals but also by the food industry and regulators Signup and view all the answers

What are some historical discoveries in nutrition?

Role of folic acid in preventing anemia, essential nature of Vitamin B12, impact of Niacin deficiency Signup and view all the answers

What are the best foods to eat for high nutritional value?

Fish, nuts, fruits, vegetables, plant oils, and whole grains Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis of the food industry and accountability?

Negative impact of advertising low nutritious foods on health Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of modern nutritional approaches?

More research, data, knowledge, and policy implementation Signup and view all the answers

What are means to improve nutrition practice?

More research, data, knowledge, and policy implementation Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Vitamin C?

Building collagen, connective tissues, and bones Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Modern Nutritional Science: Key Points

Early nutritional approaches were reductionist, focusing on single or few food items for weight reduction by balancing energy in and out.
World War II triggered global interest in nutrition due to the need for post-war nutritional support.
Means to improve nutrition practice include more research, data, knowledge, and policy implementation.
Vitamin C, discovered in 1932, is significant for building collagen, connective tissues, and bones.
The 1980s and 1990s saw a focus on nutrition's impact on chronic diseases, with limited success in managing them.
The food industry and accountability emphasize the negative impact of advertising low nutritious foods on health.
Not all fats are the same, leading to the concept of "double burden" with problems of low and over nutrition.
The best foods to eat for high nutritional value are fish, nuts, fruits, vegetables, plant oils, and whole grains, while foods to limit include refined grains, sugars, and processed meats.
Future developments in nutrition will focus on nutrient interactions, diet and microbiome, and the influence of social status on diet.
Behavioral changes in nutrition should be encouraged not only among individuals but also by the food industry and regulators, with avenues for improvement including research, economic incentives, and standards of food labeling.
Historical discoveries in nutrition include the role of folic acid in preventing anemia, the essential nature of Vitamin B12, and the impact of Niacin deficiency.
Further discoveries include the essential roles of selenium, chromium, zinc, and the concept of bioavailability for microminerals and proteins, especially in children's diets.