NDT LEC PRELIMS REVIEWER 223
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS, 100% VERIFIED. 2025/2026.
Health
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity
Wellness
a lifestyle (Pattern of behaviors) that enhances our level of health
Nutrition
The science of food and nutrients, their action and interaction, in relation to providing the body with
the necessary substances to maintain homeostasis
Optimum level of functioning
What is the meaning of OLOF?
Wellness Nutrition
Approaches food consumption as a positive way to nourish the body.
Nutritional balance
_________________ impacts the health maintenance and disease prevention and is essential for
growth and optimal bodily function
Nutritional Status
One's physical condition as determined by the diet is called
8-21 days
How many days can a person survive without eating food?
3 days
How many days can a person survive without water?
-For cellular differentiation
-Metabolism and energy production
-Immune health and disease prevention
-Bone structure and strength
-Adapting food pattern to nutritional needs
-Awareness of need in specified disease
What are the functions of nutrition?
,Any substance, organic/inorganic, when ingested or eaten, nourished the body by building and
repairing tissues, supplying heat and energy, and regulating body processes.
What is food?
contains carbon/fats, proteins, carbs
Organic
Inorganic
do not contain carbon
Food and Drug Administration
What is the meaning of FDA?
1. It is safe to eat
2. It is nourishing or nutritious
3. Its palatability factors (color, aroma, flavor, texture etc.) satisfy the customer.
4. It has satiety (feeling of fullness/we feel full when we eat it/gratifies) value
5. It offers variety and planned within the socio-economic context
6. It is free from toxic substance
Enumerate the food qualities
Satiety
What is the feeling of fullness?
(feeling of fullness/we feel full when we eat it/gratifies) v
Palatability
termed to the factors such as color, aroma, flavor, texture etc. which satisfies the customer
Nutrients
A chemical substance that is present in food and needed by the body
1. To provide energy (Fuel nutrients - go)
2. To build & repair tissues (Body building - grow)
3. To regulate life processes (Regulatory - glow)
What are the Three general functions of nutrients
Regulatory
To regulate life processes
"GLOW"
Fuel Nutrients
To provide energy
"GO"
, Body Building
To Build and repair tissues
"GROW"
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
What are the 6 Basic Nutrients?
Dietitian
Professional trained to assess nutrition status and recommend appropriate diet therapy.
-Registered/licensed
-w/Bachelor's Degree
-Passed National exam
Nutritionist
Self proclaimed
-not legally accepted as an expert
Nutritional Status (Nutriture)
The condition of the body resulting from the utilization of essential nutrients
Nutriture
Other term for nutritional status
Optimal or good nutrition
The body has an adequate supply of essential nutrients that are efficiently utilized and maintained in
highest possible level
What do you call that?
Malnutrition
lack of proper nutrition
Poor nutrition (mal-meaning "bad) can be either nutritional deficiency or overnutrition and
hypervitaminosis
Bad nutrition
What is the meaning of "mal"
Nutritional deficiency
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS, 100% VERIFIED. 2025/2026.
Health
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity
Wellness
a lifestyle (Pattern of behaviors) that enhances our level of health
Nutrition
The science of food and nutrients, their action and interaction, in relation to providing the body with
the necessary substances to maintain homeostasis
Optimum level of functioning
What is the meaning of OLOF?
Wellness Nutrition
Approaches food consumption as a positive way to nourish the body.
Nutritional balance
_________________ impacts the health maintenance and disease prevention and is essential for
growth and optimal bodily function
Nutritional Status
One's physical condition as determined by the diet is called
8-21 days
How many days can a person survive without eating food?
3 days
How many days can a person survive without water?
-For cellular differentiation
-Metabolism and energy production
-Immune health and disease prevention
-Bone structure and strength
-Adapting food pattern to nutritional needs
-Awareness of need in specified disease
What are the functions of nutrition?
,Any substance, organic/inorganic, when ingested or eaten, nourished the body by building and
repairing tissues, supplying heat and energy, and regulating body processes.
What is food?
contains carbon/fats, proteins, carbs
Organic
Inorganic
do not contain carbon
Food and Drug Administration
What is the meaning of FDA?
1. It is safe to eat
2. It is nourishing or nutritious
3. Its palatability factors (color, aroma, flavor, texture etc.) satisfy the customer.
4. It has satiety (feeling of fullness/we feel full when we eat it/gratifies) value
5. It offers variety and planned within the socio-economic context
6. It is free from toxic substance
Enumerate the food qualities
Satiety
What is the feeling of fullness?
(feeling of fullness/we feel full when we eat it/gratifies) v
Palatability
termed to the factors such as color, aroma, flavor, texture etc. which satisfies the customer
Nutrients
A chemical substance that is present in food and needed by the body
1. To provide energy (Fuel nutrients - go)
2. To build & repair tissues (Body building - grow)
3. To regulate life processes (Regulatory - glow)
What are the Three general functions of nutrients
Regulatory
To regulate life processes
"GLOW"
Fuel Nutrients
To provide energy
"GO"
, Body Building
To Build and repair tissues
"GROW"
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
What are the 6 Basic Nutrients?
Dietitian
Professional trained to assess nutrition status and recommend appropriate diet therapy.
-Registered/licensed
-w/Bachelor's Degree
-Passed National exam
Nutritionist
Self proclaimed
-not legally accepted as an expert
Nutritional Status (Nutriture)
The condition of the body resulting from the utilization of essential nutrients
Nutriture
Other term for nutritional status
Optimal or good nutrition
The body has an adequate supply of essential nutrients that are efficiently utilized and maintained in
highest possible level
What do you call that?
Malnutrition
lack of proper nutrition
Poor nutrition (mal-meaning "bad) can be either nutritional deficiency or overnutrition and
hypervitaminosis
Bad nutrition
What is the meaning of "mal"
Nutritional deficiency
