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3 - October 9, 2011

Basic Nutrition & Diet Therapy - Chapter 1 Study Guide

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What is the role of the registered dietician? The registered dietician carries the major responsibility of nutrition care in patients and clients.
Define metabolism the sum of all chemical changes that take place in the body by which it maintains itself and produces energy for its functioning.
The nutrients that provide the body with its primary source of fuel for heat and energy are? What nutrients are considered the secondary source? Carbohydrates is the primary source. Fats are the secondary source.
Which nutrients regulate and control all chemical processes in the body? Vitamins, minerals, water and fiber
What is the primary function of protein in the body? Building tissue
What are amino acids? The building blocks necessary for constructing and repairing body tissues (organs, muscle,cells, blood protients).
What is the body's main storage form or "back up" storage form of "quick" energy? Glycogen
Which nutrients are involved in tissue building? Proteins, vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids.
What does optimal nutrition mean? It means a person receives and uses substances obtained from a varied and balanced diet of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins and water in ideal amounts.
Optimal nutrition is most likely to be delivered by a diet that is: varied and balanced in the right amounts.
Differentiate between malnutrition and undernutrition. Malnutrition is a condition caused by improper or insufficient diet where undernutrtion is a more serious form of malnutrition. Undernutrition is when nutritional reserves are depleted and are not sufficient to meet the day-to-day needs of the body.
What is overnutrition? Overnutrition is the result from excess nutrient and energy intake over time.
True or False Nutritional reserves are depleted in malnutrition. False
Define and describe the DRI's. Who do they address? Who were they devoloped by? The DRI's are Dietary Reference Intakes. They promote health as opposed to exclusively centering on preventing disease in most healthy people. Were developed by U.S. and Canadian scientist from the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institue of Medicine
What is considered the most helpful and educational tool used for meal planning? Why? Explain/describe. MyPyramid. It promotes physical activity, variety, proportionality, moderation and gradual improvements. It can be personalized to an individual by creating a plan with calorie levels and specific recommendations for serving amounts of each food group.
True of False: Food habits grow from personal, cultrual, social, economic and psychological influences and are individually woven. The answer is True
An individual who wants to eat an "optimal" diet should: a) eat a variety of foods b) avoid fast food c) read food labels d) use supplements The answer is A.
The nutrient needs of individuals: a) vary from season to season b) vary with indivdual needs, tastes, habits and energy demands c) adapt to food supply The answer is B.
As a result of changing lifestyles and family patterns, Americans now eat more? Fast food
What food guide replaces the "Basic Four Food Groups"? MyPyramid
What are the main objectives for Healthy People 2010? The main objectives are positive health promotion and disease prevention.
What does nutrient interaction mean? What are the two fundamental principles? It means that a metabolic relation exists among all nutrients and their metabolic products. Two principals: individual nutrients have many specific metabolic functions and no nutrient ever works alone.
What are the goals of the My Pyramid food guidance system? To promote physical activity, variety, proportionality, moderation and gradual improvements.
A patient askys you what he/she should eat to maintain an optimal diet. Your response would be? You should eat a varied and balanced diet of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and water in ideal amounts.
Define health The state of complete phycial, mental and social well-being.
Define wellness A positive dynamic state of well-being.
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