Nutritional Foundations and Clinical
Applications
Chapter 1 - correct answerWellness Nutrition nutrients - correct answerSubstances in
food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy types
of health - correct answer-physical (maintain bodily function) -intellectual (to learn and
adapt to changes in ones environment) -emotional (ability to express/suppress our
emotions appropriately) -social (ability to interact with people in an acceptable manner) -
spiritual (cultural beliefs that give purpose to human life) -environmental (physical
context of where one lives or works, determined by ethnicity, education, income,
occupation) health promotion - correct answerconsists of strategies used to raise the
level of the health of individuals, families, groups, and communities primary prevention -
correct answeractivities that avert the initial development of disease or poor health
tertiary prevention - correct answeroccurs after a disorder develops. The purpose is to
minimize further complications or to assist in the restoration of health. secondary
prevention - correct answerinvolves early detection to halt or reduce the effects of a
disease or illness Health literacy - correct answera person's capacity to learn about and
understand basic health information and services, and to use these resources to
promote one's health and wellness the 6 nutrient categories - correct
answercarbohydrates proteins lipids vitamins minerals water nutrients that aid in growth
and repair of body tissues - correct answerproteins, lipids, minerals, and water nutrients
that regulate body processes - correct answerproteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, water
nutrients that provide energy - correct answercarbs, protein, lipids (not vitamins and
minerals) kilocalorie values - correct answercarbs: 4kcal protein: 4kcal lipids (fats):
9kcal alcohol: 7kcal carbohydrates - correct answer-major source of fuel -simple carbs:
found in fruit, milk, sweeteners (sugar, honey, corn syrup) -complex carbs: cereals,
grains, pasta, fruit, veggies -al except fiber are broken down into glucose proteins -
correct answer-provide energy -roles in structure of bones, muscles, enzymes,
hormones, blood, immune system, cell membranes -20 amino acids -found in meat,
fish, poultry, milk, cheeses -eat too much: stored as fat, excreted through urine Lipids
(fats) - correct answer-densest form of energy in foods -important for cell structure,
production of hormones, padding to protect organs -fat-soluble vitamins A,D,E, and K
are found in lipids -triglycerides, phospholipids, and polyunsaturated fats Vitamins -
correct answer-compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including the
digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients -13 vitamins needed -water
soluble: B vitamins and vitamin C -Fat-soluble: A,D, E, K Minerals - correct answer-
found in body fluids -influences muscle function and the CNS -16 essential nutrients -2
categories: major minerals and trace minerals -minerals may be lost through food
Applications
Chapter 1 - correct answerWellness Nutrition nutrients - correct answerSubstances in
food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy types
of health - correct answer-physical (maintain bodily function) -intellectual (to learn and
adapt to changes in ones environment) -emotional (ability to express/suppress our
emotions appropriately) -social (ability to interact with people in an acceptable manner) -
spiritual (cultural beliefs that give purpose to human life) -environmental (physical
context of where one lives or works, determined by ethnicity, education, income,
occupation) health promotion - correct answerconsists of strategies used to raise the
level of the health of individuals, families, groups, and communities primary prevention -
correct answeractivities that avert the initial development of disease or poor health
tertiary prevention - correct answeroccurs after a disorder develops. The purpose is to
minimize further complications or to assist in the restoration of health. secondary
prevention - correct answerinvolves early detection to halt or reduce the effects of a
disease or illness Health literacy - correct answera person's capacity to learn about and
understand basic health information and services, and to use these resources to
promote one's health and wellness the 6 nutrient categories - correct
answercarbohydrates proteins lipids vitamins minerals water nutrients that aid in growth
and repair of body tissues - correct answerproteins, lipids, minerals, and water nutrients
that regulate body processes - correct answerproteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, water
nutrients that provide energy - correct answercarbs, protein, lipids (not vitamins and
minerals) kilocalorie values - correct answercarbs: 4kcal protein: 4kcal lipids (fats):
9kcal alcohol: 7kcal carbohydrates - correct answer-major source of fuel -simple carbs:
found in fruit, milk, sweeteners (sugar, honey, corn syrup) -complex carbs: cereals,
grains, pasta, fruit, veggies -al except fiber are broken down into glucose proteins -
correct answer-provide energy -roles in structure of bones, muscles, enzymes,
hormones, blood, immune system, cell membranes -20 amino acids -found in meat,
fish, poultry, milk, cheeses -eat too much: stored as fat, excreted through urine Lipids
(fats) - correct answer-densest form of energy in foods -important for cell structure,
production of hormones, padding to protect organs -fat-soluble vitamins A,D,E, and K
are found in lipids -triglycerides, phospholipids, and polyunsaturated fats Vitamins -
correct answer-compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including the
digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients -13 vitamins needed -water
soluble: B vitamins and vitamin C -Fat-soluble: A,D, E, K Minerals - correct answer-
found in body fluids -influences muscle function and the CNS -16 essential nutrients -2
categories: major minerals and trace minerals -minerals may be lost through food
