Why is nutrition education important to a dental hygienist? - ANS Scope of practice. to
contribute to the well-being of the client.
Food - ANS any substance usually plant or animal that supplies vital nutrients to the body for
energy
nutrition - ANS the process by which living things use food for energy, growth, development and
maintenance.
Energy - ANS the ability to do work. food's energy is measured in calories.
Nutrients - ANS a food or substance that is required to be taken in from an outside source.
Calorie - ANS simply a unit of energy
Macronutrients - ANS Energy providing; only proteins, carbs and fats provide energy.
What are three things that provide energy? - ANS Proteins, carbs and fats
What are essential to the body but cannot be used for energy? - ANS Vitamins and minerals
along with water.
What are the 6 classes of nutrients? - ANS water, proteins, carbs, fats, minerals and vitamins.
Which are MACROnutrients and which are MICROnutrients? - ANS Macro: proteins, carbs and
fats Micro:vitamins, mineral and water
What is the "hub" of all biochemical processes in the body? (Most important nutrient in the body)
- ANS WATER
What is water good for? - ANS Transporting nutrients to cells, aids in digestion, and for moving
waste out of the body.
What are factors that influence food intake - ANS Age, culture, upbringing, education, budget,
lifestyle, illness, allergies, etc
2 Principles of good nutrition - ANS Variety & rotation: reduces the chances of nutrient
deficiencies. AND there is no "one" perfect diet for all individuals.
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