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What is nutrition? |
The process of feeding in order to gain energy and nutrients. |
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Define the term diet. |
The consumption of food |
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What is a balanced diet. |
A diet containing the correct proportion of food from all the food groups. |
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List the food groups. |
Staples, Legumes & Nuts, Vegetables, Foods from Animals and Fruits. |
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What conditions affect energy requirement? |
Age, gender, occupation and lifestyle. |
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Define the term metabolism. |
The sum of all chemical reactions taking place in the body. |
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Malnutrition |
Bad nutrition which included any inappropriate eating habit such as overfeeding or under feeding ( over/under - nutrition). |
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E.P.M./P.E.M. - Protein Energy Malnutrition |
Caused by a diet lacking sufficient protein. Signs of this malnutrition include reduced growth, excessive fatigue, delays in thinking and learning and hair loss. |
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List 3 disorders from the group which P.E.M. applies to. |
Marasmus, Kwashiorkor and intermediate states of Marasmus - Kwashiorkor. |
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Micro - nutrients |
Nutrients required in smaller quantities which are small simple and inorganic( i.e. vitamins and minerals) Examples: Vitamin A, B (1-12), C, D, E, K Minerals: Iodine, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus and Magnesium |
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Macro - nutrients (opposite of micro - nutrients |
Nutrients required in larger amounts which are essential for growth, development and energy production. They are usually large, complex and organic There are only 3; carbohydrates, fats and proteins. |
