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NUTRITION - POP HEALTH
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1. What is the definition of nu- intake of food needed for the body to function
trition?
2. What does a well balanced Growth and Development
diet support? Tissue repair & maintenance
Cellular metabolism (energy use)
Proper organ function
3. What does a well Infants need nutrition for rapid growth
baloanced diet do across Children need nutrients to develop
the life span? Adolescents need extra nutrients for growth spurts
Adults need balance to maintain health
Older adults need adjusted nutrition due to chronic illness & aging
4. What does poor nutrition Weak immune system
cause? Increased disease risk
Poor physical & mental development
Decreased productivity
5. What does MyPlate in- Fruits
clude? Vegetables
Grains
Protein
Dairy
6. What is the value of My- Easy to understand & use, helpes patients make their own choices,
Plate? encoourage balanced meals, promotes portion control & variety
7. What are the guidelines Calories should match energy needs.
with calories? Too many = weight gain
Too few + weight loss
8. Exercise, stress, & healing
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4/16/2026, 1:43:23 PM
NUTRITION - POP HEALTH
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_jaoxdk
1. What is the definition of nu- intake of food needed for the body to function
trition?
2. What does a well balanced Growth and Development
diet support? Tissue repair & maintenance
Cellular metabolism (energy use)
Proper organ function
3. What does a well Infants need nutrition for rapid growth
baloanced diet do across Children need nutrients to develop
the life span? Adolescents need extra nutrients for growth spurts
Adults need balance to maintain health
Older adults need adjusted nutrition due to chronic illness & aging
4. What does poor nutrition Weak immune system
cause? Increased disease risk
Poor physical & mental development
Decreased productivity
5. What does MyPlate in- Fruits
clude? Vegetables
Grains
Protein
Dairy
6. What is the value of My- Easy to understand & use, helpes patients make their own choices,
Plate? encoourage balanced meals, promotes portion control & variety
7. What are the guidelines Calories should match energy needs.
with calories? Too many = weight gain
Too few + weight loss
8. Exercise, stress, & healing
1/3
4/16/2026, 1:43:23 PM
