Describe the relationship between nutrition and health correct answers -Nutrition is a science with a research base that studies the relationship of human foods
-Nutrition is the content of food, body's use of food, relationship of food to health, and selection of food
The 6 classes of nutrien...
Nutrition Midterm
Describe the relationship between nutrition and health correct answers -Nutrition is a
science with a research base that studies the relationship of human foods
-Nutrition is the content of food, body's use of food, relationship of food to health, and
selection of food
The 6 classes of nutrients, their functions, and their essentiality correct answers 1.
Carbohydrates
2. Fats (lipids)
3. Proteins
4. Minerals
5. Vitamins
6. Water
*All essential*
Function of nutrition correct answers Serve as a source of energy or heat
Support the growth and maintenance of tissues
Aid is regulation of basic body process
Malnutrition / Undernutrition (3) correct answers -Inability to obtain foods that contain
the essential nutrients
-Failure to consume essential nutrients
-Body's inability to use the nutrients in food
Overnutrition (3) correct answers -Excessive intake of nutrients
-Often results from the use of self-prescribed over the counter vitamins and
supplements
-Also associated with eating too much food
Recognize the possible relationship of genetics to the adequacy of nutrition correct
answers ???
Compare dietary intakes in the US with the US Department of Agriculture Dietary
Guidelines correct answers Nearly 15% of American households have been unable to
acquire adequate food
Discuss issues related to food insecurity on local and global levels
and definition correct answers Food insecurity is the limited number or uncertain
availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or doubtful ability to secure food.
It's not always about money, it's about to ability to grow and obtain them
, List and describe the steps in providing nutritional care (4) correct answers 1.
Assessment - BMI
2. Analysis/diagnosis - Dietary intake
3. Planning/intervention - Referral
4. Monitoring/evaluation -
BMI (how to figure it out)
Average for Caucasian and Asians correct answers 1. Weight x 730 = ?0
2. Height x height
3. Divide the weight by height
Average W: 19-24
Average A: 18.5-22.99
Explain the intended use of the Dietary Reference Intakes correct answers The client's
reported or recorded food intake can be grouped according to the classifications can be
analyzed using a diet analysis program
Relate the underlying concept of the Exchange Lists to overall healthful eating
Starch
Fruits
Milk
Non-starchy veggies
Meat correct answers Starch: 15 carbs & 3 protein and 1 fat
Fruits: 15 carbs,
Milk: 15 carbs, 8 protein, 3 fat
Non-starchy veggies: 5 carbs, 2 protein
Meat: 7 protein and 3 fat
Give an example of a provider's use of, respect for, cultural beliefs having a favorable
impact on a health outcome for a client correct answers Respecting how some cultures
and religion don't eat meat / certain food
State the preferences and dietary restrictions of several cultural and religious groups
correct answers N/A
Describe the types of carbohydrates, identify food sources of each, and indicate their
functions in the body correct answers Sugar (fructose), starch(rice) and fiber (bread)
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