Portage Learning Nutrition Module 1
An individual's health can be assessed using the ABCDE's nutritional assessment. Below,
indicate what each letter represents - ANS-A - Anthropometrics- measurements of body
composition such as height and weightB - Biochemical- measurement of nutrients in blood,
urine and fecesC - Clinical - physical exam and general appearanceD - Dietary- review of
dietary intake and assessmentE - Environmental- background, family history, life style and
living conditions
\Describe in detail the role that the hypothalamus plays in determining whether or not you
feel like eating - ANS-When we have not eaten for a period of time, the amount of nutrients
in the blood begins to decline. This drop stimulates the feeding center in the hypothalamus
which signals us to eat. When the nutrient level of the blood begin to rise, the satiety center
is activated and our desire to continue to eat declines
\Explain the differences between hunger and appetite - ANS-Hunger is the internal drive to
find and eat food. It is often experienced as a negative sensation. Appetite is the external
drive that encourages us to find and eat food. It is related to pleasant sensations associated
with food
\If a fudge brownie has 9 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and 12 grams of fat.
How many calories are in the brownie? - ANS-9 x 4 = 36
1x4=4
12 x 9 = 108
Total: 148
\List and define the three states of nutritional health - ANS-Desirable nutrition is achieved by
eating a variety of foods which provide all the essential nutrients to support normal body
functions.
Over-nutrition is the excess consumption of calories, fats, saturated fats and cholesterol
which increase the risk for chronic disease.
Under-nutrition occurs when nutrient intake does not meet nutrient needs and over time
health begins to decline.
\MyPlate illustrates 3 concepts. Name the concepts - ANS-Balance
Moderation
Variety
\Name the four types of external forces that influence our eating habits and patterns and give
an example of how you experience each in your life - ANS-Sensory, Cognitive,
environmental and health status
\Name the key hormone that causes a feeling of hunger. Indicate where in the body it is
produced and the process by which it operates - ANS-Ghrelin is produced by the stomach
and travels to the brain to stimulate the hunger center as it deactivates the satiety center
\Name the key hormone that causes a feeling of satiety. Indicate where in the body it is
produced and the process by which it operates. - ANS-Leptin is produced by the fat cells
which are also known as adipose tissue. The role of leptin is to alert the brain to turn off the
hunger center and activate the satiety center when consuming a meal
\The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. If you are
told that you should not consume any more than 23 % of your calories from fat, how many
An individual's health can be assessed using the ABCDE's nutritional assessment. Below,
indicate what each letter represents - ANS-A - Anthropometrics- measurements of body
composition such as height and weightB - Biochemical- measurement of nutrients in blood,
urine and fecesC - Clinical - physical exam and general appearanceD - Dietary- review of
dietary intake and assessmentE - Environmental- background, family history, life style and
living conditions
\Describe in detail the role that the hypothalamus plays in determining whether or not you
feel like eating - ANS-When we have not eaten for a period of time, the amount of nutrients
in the blood begins to decline. This drop stimulates the feeding center in the hypothalamus
which signals us to eat. When the nutrient level of the blood begin to rise, the satiety center
is activated and our desire to continue to eat declines
\Explain the differences between hunger and appetite - ANS-Hunger is the internal drive to
find and eat food. It is often experienced as a negative sensation. Appetite is the external
drive that encourages us to find and eat food. It is related to pleasant sensations associated
with food
\If a fudge brownie has 9 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and 12 grams of fat.
How many calories are in the brownie? - ANS-9 x 4 = 36
1x4=4
12 x 9 = 108
Total: 148
\List and define the three states of nutritional health - ANS-Desirable nutrition is achieved by
eating a variety of foods which provide all the essential nutrients to support normal body
functions.
Over-nutrition is the excess consumption of calories, fats, saturated fats and cholesterol
which increase the risk for chronic disease.
Under-nutrition occurs when nutrient intake does not meet nutrient needs and over time
health begins to decline.
\MyPlate illustrates 3 concepts. Name the concepts - ANS-Balance
Moderation
Variety
\Name the four types of external forces that influence our eating habits and patterns and give
an example of how you experience each in your life - ANS-Sensory, Cognitive,
environmental and health status
\Name the key hormone that causes a feeling of hunger. Indicate where in the body it is
produced and the process by which it operates - ANS-Ghrelin is produced by the stomach
and travels to the brain to stimulate the hunger center as it deactivates the satiety center
\Name the key hormone that causes a feeling of satiety. Indicate where in the body it is
produced and the process by which it operates. - ANS-Leptin is produced by the fat cells
which are also known as adipose tissue. The role of leptin is to alert the brain to turn off the
hunger center and activate the satiety center when consuming a meal
\The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. If you are
told that you should not consume any more than 23 % of your calories from fat, how many
