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a way of life that integrates body, mind, and spirit
wellness
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chemical substances found in food that are necessary for good health
nutrients
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nutrients found only in food
essential nutrients
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the nutrient class providing the major source of energy in the average diet
carbohydrates (CHO)
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the only one of the six essential nutrient classes containing nitrogen
proteins
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highest calorie-value nutrient class
fats (lipids)
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organic substances necessary for life although they do not, independently, provide energy
vitamins
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one of many inorganic substances essential to life
minerals
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major constituent of all living cells; composed of hydrogen and oxygen
water
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the body process whereby the blood is moved throughout the body
circulation
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breakdown of food in the body in preparation for absorption
digestion
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evacuation of wastes
elimination
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foods or beverages containing substantial amounts of essential nutrients
nutritious
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foods or beverages that provide substantial amounts of essential nutrients
nourishing
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the result of those processes whereby the body takes in and uses food for growth, development, and the maintenance of health
nutrition
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one's physical condition as determined by diet
nutritional status
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poor nutrition
malnutrition
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nutrient value of foods compared with number of calories
nutrient density
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pressure of one's friends and colleagues of the same age
peer pressure
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results of something done repeatedly over many years
cumulative effects
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a form of arteriosclerosis affecting the intima (inner lining) of the artery walls
atherosclerosis
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excessive body fat, 20% above average
obesity
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diseases caused by the lack of one or more specific nutrients
deficiency diseases
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intake of iron is adequate, but the body has no extra iron stored
iron deficiency
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deficiency disease caused by the lack of vitamin D; causes malformed bones and pain in infants and children
rickets
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a condition in which bones become soft, usually in adults because of calcium loss and vitamin D deficiency
oseomalacia
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condition in which bones become brittle because there have been insufficient mineral deposits, especially calcium
osteoporosis
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enlarged tissue of the thyroid gland due to a deficiency of iodine
goiter
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evaluation of one's nutritional condition
nutrition assessment
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professional trained to assess nutrition status and recommend appropriate diet therapy
dietitian
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of height, weight, head, chest, skinfold
anthropometric measurements
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physical observation
clinical examination
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laboratory analysis of blood, urine, and feces
biochemical tests
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evaluation of food habits, including client's ability to buy and prepare food
dietary-social history
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mechanical device used to measure percentage of body fat by skinfold measurement
caliper
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listing the types, amounts, and preparation of all foodes eaten in past 24 hours
24-hour recall
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written record of all food and drink ingested in a specified period
food diary
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the _____ that individuals follow will determine, to a large extent, their health, growth, and development
diet
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taking care of one's health is all about ______
prevention
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can often be less costly than treatment and offer a better quality of life for an individual as well as the community
prevention
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The ______ one is when positive changes are made, the healthier one is throughout the life span.
younger
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The 6 classes of nutrients:
- Carbohydrates (CHO)
- Fats (lipids)
- Proteins
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
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The body can make small amounts of some nutrients, but most must be _________ ___ ___ in order to meet the body's needs.
obtained from food
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How many essential nutrients are there?
about 40
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The six nutrient classes are chemically divided into two categories:
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________ nutrients contain hydrogen, oxygen and carbon.
Organic
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an element found in all living things..
carbon
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Before the body can use organic nutrients, it must...
break them down into their smallest components
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__________ nutrients are already in their simplest forms when the body ingests them, except for water.
Inorganic
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Each nutrient participates in at least one of the following functions:
- Providing the body with energy
- Building and repairing body tissue
- Regulating body processes
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___________, ___________, and _________ furnish energy
Carbohydrates (CHO), proteins, and fats (lipids)
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________ are used to build and repair body tissues witht he help of vitamins and minerals.
Proteins
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_______, ________, and _____ help regulate the various body processes such as circulation, respiration, digestion, and elimination.
Vitamins, minerals, and water
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the physiological need for food
Hunger
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A psychological desire for food based on pleasant memories
Appetite
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What can affect the body's ability to resist disease, the length of one's life, and the state of one's physical and mental well-being?
Nutrition
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______ nutrition enhances appearance and is commonly exemplified by shiny hair, clear skijnh
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