Nutritional Science Evolution and Assessment

<p>Vitamin B3 (niacin) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Iron (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transporting nutrients and waste (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vitamin K (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Meats and dairy products (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protein production and nerve transmission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protein production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine nutrients that activate healthy genes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Science relies on building evidence over time. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It relies heavily on the subject's long-term memory. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Food Diary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The funding source of the study (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nutrigenomics links nutrition with genetic factors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It requires less memory from the subject. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Good nutritional status (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It's time-consuming and rarely used. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Skin, eyes, and mouth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Taking blood samples to measure glucose levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enables the establishment of definitive nutrient guidelines. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anthropometry, Biochemical methods, Clinical methods, Dietary methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can increase the risk of chronic diseases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It slows digestion and prolongs feelings of fullness. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring energy consumed meets energy expended. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may lead to deficiencies in some nutrients. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A random process. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moderation and variety in food choices. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Healthier diets are associated with improved well-being. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employing multiple assessment methods including biochemical data. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreases the risk of heart disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Foods with significant amounts of essential nutrients relative to calories (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Foods contain additional compounds like antioxidants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lineage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It crystallizes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher likelihood of various cancers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>32 fl oz (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vitamins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It decreases the risk of certain chronic diseases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Americans aged 6 and older (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are calorie-rich with limited nutritional value (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 oz = 28.35 g (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can replace a balanced diet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The study of how genes influence our nutritional needs and how nutrients affect gene expression.

A quick and easy method where individuals are asked to remember all the food and drinks they consumed in the previous 24 hours.

A method where individuals are provided with a list of foods and asked to estimate their intake frequency (daily, weekly, monthly).

A detailed record of all food and beverages consumed, often kept by individuals themselves.

The process of identifying genes that influence our response to different nutrients and how nutrients may activate or deactivate certain genes.

A method of assessing nutritional status by analyzing the current or past intake of nutrients through food.

Scientific research involves a gradual process of building upon existing evidence and testing hypotheses, leading to well-established conclusions.

A scientific study that focuses on the effects of specific nutrients on different genes and how genes affect our response to different nutrients.

Proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body, essential for energy production, digestion, and building macromolecules.

Essential minerals needed by the body, categorized into macro and trace minerals based on their requirement levels.

Organic compounds essential for various bodily functions, categorized as either water-soluble or fat-soluble.

A disease caused by niacin deficiency, characterized by the '4Ds': diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and death.

The building blocks of proteins, composed of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen.

The primary function of proteins: forming structures like bones, muscles, and skin.

The essential role of proteins in conducting chemical reactions within your body.

The function of carbohydrates as a readily available source of energy for the body.

The function of fat in providing stored energy for the body, essential for various bodily functions.

The essential role of water in transporting nutrients and waste products throughout the body.

A method of assessing nutritional status that involves measuring physical characteristics like height, weight, and body composition.

Analyzing blood, urine, feces, or tissue samples to determine nutrient levels or byproducts.

Examining physical signs and symptoms to identify potential nutrient deficiencies. It often focuses on organs such as skin, hair, and nails.

Recording and analyzing the types and quantities of food consumed. This method can be very detailed and accurate.

An approach to nutrition guidelines that relies on scientific research and evidence to determine the best dietary practices.

A type of clinical study where participants are randomly assigned to different groups, one receiving the treatment and the other a placebo, to test the effectiveness of the treatment.

A term that emphasizes the importance of including a wide variety of foods from all the food groups in your diet.

The feeling of fullness and satisfaction after eating, which helps regulate appetite and limits overeating.

The process of consuming more calories than you burn through activity, leading to weight gain.

The process of consuming fewer calories than you burn through activity, leading to weight loss.

The condition of having inadequate sleep, which can increase the risk of health problems like heart disease and obesity.

A sleep disorder characterized by abnormal breathing patterns during sleep, increasing the risk of chronic diseases.

The social, cultural, and emotional aspects of food, impacting what people eat and how they experience food.

A way to enjoy food while maintaining a healthy diet, emphasizing moderation and balance.

The process of discovering the health effects of food and its nutrients by making observations, forming a hypothesis, testing it, interpreting results, and gathering evidence to reach a conclusion.

A statement that can be tested by an experiment.

Foods that provide significant amounts of essential nutrients relative to their calorie content.

Foods that provide a high amount of calories with little nutritional value.

Lifestyle factors that influence health, including dietary habits, physical activity, recreational drug use, and sleep patterns.

The amount of food a person consumes during a meal.

The frequency with which a person eats meals.

The practice of consuming meals outside of the home, often at restaurants.

The level of physical activity a person engages in.

The use of substances for recreational purposes, including smoking, alcohol consumption, and illicit drug use.

The regular pattern of sleep and wakefulness.

A unit of measurement for mass in the Metric System, equal to 1,000 grams.

A unit of measurement for volume in the Metric System, equal to 1,000 milliliters.

A unit of measurement for length in the Metric System, equal to 10 millimeters.

Nutrients required in small amounts, essential for bodily functions but not sources of energy.