Nutrition & Diet Therapy Test #1
Chapter 1, 2, 3
Malnutrition - Ans---Body does not receive enough nutrients, leading to
increased morbidity and mortality
Nutrition - Ans--*Branch of science that studies nutrients in food
*Food
-Fuel that sustains human life
-Quality of food consumed helps determine health, growth, and
development
Wellness - Ans---Not just absence of disease
-Active process of individuals making informed choices toward optimal well-
being
-Holistic perspective in terms of mind, body, and spirit
Nutrients and Their Functions - Ans--Chemical substances necessary for
life
*Functions:
-Provide energy
-Build and repair tissue
-Regulate body processes
Circulation, respiration, digestion, and elimination
Six classes - Ans--1.Carbohydrates (CHO)
2.Fats (lipids)
3.Proteins
4.Vitamins
5.Minerals
6.Water
Essential nutrients - Ans--Found only in foods
, Organic nutrients - Ans--Must be broken down to be used by body; contain
hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon
Inorganic nutrients - Ans--Already in their smallest components when
ingested
Carbohydrates - Ans--Provide energy
Fats - Ans--Provide energy; highest caloric value
Proteins - Ans--Build and repair tissues and provide energy
Vitamins - Ans--Regulate body processes
Minerals - Ans--Regulate body processes
Water - Ans--Regulate body processes; major constituent of all living cells
Characteristics of Nutritional Status Good - Ans--Alert expression, Shiny
hair, Clear complexion, Good color, Bright, clear eyes, Pink, firm gums and
well-developed teeth,
Firm abdomen, Firm, well-developed muscles, Well-developed bone
structure, Normal weight for height, Erect posture,
Emotional stability, Good stamina, Seldom ill, Healthy appetite, Healthy,
normal sleep habits, Normal elimination
Characteristics of Nutritional Status Poor - Ans--Apathy, Dull, lifeless hair,
Greasy, blemished complexion, Poor color, Dull, red-rimmed eyes
Red, puffy, receding gums and missing or cavity-prone teeth, Swollen
abdomen, Flaccid muscles, weakness, diminished handgrip strength,
Bowed legs and "pigeon breast"
Overweight or underweight, Slumped posture, Easily irritated or depressed
and poor attention span, Easily fatigued
Chapter 1, 2, 3
Malnutrition - Ans---Body does not receive enough nutrients, leading to
increased morbidity and mortality
Nutrition - Ans--*Branch of science that studies nutrients in food
*Food
-Fuel that sustains human life
-Quality of food consumed helps determine health, growth, and
development
Wellness - Ans---Not just absence of disease
-Active process of individuals making informed choices toward optimal well-
being
-Holistic perspective in terms of mind, body, and spirit
Nutrients and Their Functions - Ans--Chemical substances necessary for
life
*Functions:
-Provide energy
-Build and repair tissue
-Regulate body processes
Circulation, respiration, digestion, and elimination
Six classes - Ans--1.Carbohydrates (CHO)
2.Fats (lipids)
3.Proteins
4.Vitamins
5.Minerals
6.Water
Essential nutrients - Ans--Found only in foods
, Organic nutrients - Ans--Must be broken down to be used by body; contain
hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon
Inorganic nutrients - Ans--Already in their smallest components when
ingested
Carbohydrates - Ans--Provide energy
Fats - Ans--Provide energy; highest caloric value
Proteins - Ans--Build and repair tissues and provide energy
Vitamins - Ans--Regulate body processes
Minerals - Ans--Regulate body processes
Water - Ans--Regulate body processes; major constituent of all living cells
Characteristics of Nutritional Status Good - Ans--Alert expression, Shiny
hair, Clear complexion, Good color, Bright, clear eyes, Pink, firm gums and
well-developed teeth,
Firm abdomen, Firm, well-developed muscles, Well-developed bone
structure, Normal weight for height, Erect posture,
Emotional stability, Good stamina, Seldom ill, Healthy appetite, Healthy,
normal sleep habits, Normal elimination
Characteristics of Nutritional Status Poor - Ans--Apathy, Dull, lifeless hair,
Greasy, blemished complexion, Poor color, Dull, red-rimmed eyes
Red, puffy, receding gums and missing or cavity-prone teeth, Swollen
abdomen, Flaccid muscles, weakness, diminished handgrip strength,
Bowed legs and "pigeon breast"
Overweight or underweight, Slumped posture, Easily irritated or depressed
and poor attention span, Easily fatigued
