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Definitions for various terms related to nutrition, including macronutrients, micronutrients, calorie intake, metabolism, vitamins, minerals, and more. It also covers concepts such as anabolism and catabolism, healthy diets, and factors that influence food choices.
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The study of nutrients TERM 2
DEFINITION 2 the set of pathways that break down molecules into smaller units and release energy. TERM 3
DEFINITION 3 the set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units. TERM 4
DEFINITION 4 The typical foods a person eats in a day Habitual intake of certain foods TERM 5
DEFINITION 5 The absence of infirmity and disease A state of physical, mental, and social well-being
A healthy diet is one that helps maintain or improve health. Variety, Balance, and Moderation TERM 7
DEFINITION 7 The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water 1 degree Celsius TERM 8
DEFINITION 8 A substance that the body needs for energy, growth, and development Body cannot make sufficient amounts TERM 9
DEFINITION 9 Nutrients required in large amounts Provide energy (carbs, fats, proteins, H20) TERM 10
DEFINITION 10 Nutrients required in small amounts Do not provide energy, but do support the metabolism or basic body functions Vitamins, Minerals
Provides energy, nutrient poor no vitamins and minerals TERM 17
DEFINITION 17 7 Kcal/gram TERM 18
DEFINITION 18 Derived from plants, not considered essential but do have important roles in health and wellness. Provide antioxidants for the body TERM 19
DEFINITION 19 Culture Ethnicity Social Status/Wealth Region of world TERM 20
DEFINITION 20 Malnutrition is the insufficient, excessive or imbalanced consumption of nutrients Bad nutrition, includes undernutrition and overnutrition
Lack of specific nutrients TERM 22
DEFINITION 22 Too much of a specific nutrient, overuse of supplements and vitamins, and consumption of too many calories TERM 23
DEFINITION 23 A disease caused by lifestyle choices TERM 24
DEFINITION 24 Have education and clinical training to make dietary recommendations to counsel patients Tell patients what they are lacking in their diets TERM 25
DEFINITION 25 Community based program that helps people of limited financial means enhance their food and nutrient intake
Intended for general use, not specific to individuals Updated every 5 years and has 9 areas of focus Purpose is to promote health through diet, physical activity, and through decreasing the risk of chronic diseases TERM 32
DEFINITION 32 have nutrients added to them that were lost during processing TERM 33
DEFINITION 33 have nutrients added that are what the foods originally contained TERM 34
DEFINITION 34 original dietary standards for specific nutrients just focused on nutrient deficiency prevention recommended daily intake required for 98% of individuals in a given age group over age 2 TERM 35
DEFINITION 35 replaced RDAs focus on chronic disease prevention, nutrient toxicities, and include nutrients not fully understood but considered to provide health benefits
Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) Adequate Intake (AI) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) TERM 37
DEFINITION 37 assigned to a nutrient if there is some, but not enough scientific evidence present to establish a recommendation with certainty TERM 38
DEFINITION 38 assigned to nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of demographic TERM 39
DEFINITION 39 highest level of daily nutrient intake that poses little risk of adverse health effects in a certain age group TERM 40
DEFINITION 40 Activity Moderation Personalization Proportionality Variety Gradual Improvement
