NR 228 exam 1 Questions & Answers(Rated A)

Health - ANSWERis the merging and balancing of the six physical and psychological dimensions: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental Healthy People 2020 - ANSWERis a set of national health goals and objectives for the U.S. that considers the overlapping of environmental and social determinants of health as affecting health outcomes Health literacy - ANSWERis the ability to acquire and comprehend basic health concepts and apply them to one's own health decisions. Nutrition - ANSWERthe study of nutrients and the processes by which they are used by the body, uses six nutrient categories: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and water The functions of essential nutrients - ANSWERare providing energy, regulating body processes, and aiding growth and repair of body tissue Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) - ANSWERare a set of dietary standards intended to prevent nutrient deficiency diseases and to reduce the risk of chronic diet-related disorders Personal nutrition - ANSWERis composed of the dietary choices an individual makes that impact health and nutritional status. Community nutrition - ANSWERis a reflection of the nutritional health of the individuals within a community Dietary Guidelines, 2010 - ANSWERprovides lifestyle and dietary pattern recommendations that ensure nutrient adequacy and primary disease prevention The requirement for consumer information on food product packaging - ANSWERincreases the probability that decisions about food choices are based on nutritional value GI tract organs - ANSWERthe mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine Di