Therapeutic Nutrition Questions and Answers

What is nutrition? Ans- - It is the process by which the body uses the food that we eat What are nutrients? Ans- - Organic and inorganic biochemicals from food What are essential nutrients? Ans- - These are nutrients that are not made by our body or made in insufficient amounts --> essential nutrients must be supplied through the diet What is nutritive value? Ans- - The nutrient content in food What are some of the basic recommendations for nutrition and hydration? Ans- - Eating a variety of fruits, complex carbs, protein, fats, and oils - 10% of calories should come from simple carbs and saturated fats - Sodium should be less than 2,300 mg/qd (per day - Consume 2-3 L of fluid/qd How many minutes should we exercise per week? Ans- - About 150 to 300 minutes per week How do developmental factors affect nutrition? Ans- - Babies drink breast milk or formula until about 6 months old --> you introduce food one at a time to see if