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Nut1304 Midterm Exam WithComplete Solution
Nutrition - ANSWER a science that studies the multiple interactions that
occur among food, living organisms and their health
Different branches of science - ANSWER Chemistry
Biology
Biochemistry
Physiology
Psychology
Anthropology
enough of
too much of
not enough - ANSWER 1. Enough of: meat and alternatives
2. Too much of: high fat and high sugar foods
3. Not enough of: fruits, vegetables, milk and milk alternatives and grains
Top 3 causes of death that are nutrition related - ANSWER 1. cancer
2. heart disease
3. stroke
Conclusions of Canadian diet - ANSWER it is currently not as healthy as it
,could be
Essential nutrients - ANSWER 1) are essential to human life and 2) must be
supplied by the diet because they cannot be synthesized in the body in
sufficient amounts. An example is Vitamin C.
If essential nutrients are absent - ANSWER deficiency symptoms will show up
Food facts - ANSWER - made up of liquids and solids
- may originate from animal, vegetable, or mineral
- rich sources of nutrients: foods naturally high in nutrients, fortified foods,
and natural health products
6 classes of nutrients - ANSWER vitamins
minerals
water
lipids
proteins
carbohydrates
Macronutrients - ANSWER - carbohydrates
- vitamins
- proteins
- lipids
Micronutrients - ANSWER - water
- minerals
, The nutrients present in the human body in decreasing order - ANSWER
water > protein > fat (lipid) > minerals > carbohydrates
What causes undernutrition - ANSWER Poor nutrient intake
Increased nutrient needs
Inability to absorb or use nutrients
Lowest vitamin C requirement
Highest vitamin C requirement - ANSWER - breastfeeding women > 19 years
of ageChildren between 1-3 years of age
- children between 1-3 years of ageBreastfeeding women > 19 years of age
Healthy fats - ANSWER Nuts
Seeds
Avocado
Fatty fish
Vegetable oils
Soft margarine
CFG recommendations - ANSWER eat plenty of vegetable & fruits, grains,
and proteins
limit highly processed foods
drink water
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