Chapter 57 – Nutrition, Exercise, and Healthy Living _ Complete Exam Questions with Accurate Verified Answers
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Terms in this set (82)
health Defined by the World Health Organization as a state of complete
physical, mental, and social well-being.
nutrition Defined by the Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary as "all the
processes involved in the taking in and utilization of food substances
by which growth, repair, and maintenance of activities in the body as
a whole or in any of its parts are accomplished." This includes
ingestion, digestion, absorption, and metabolism.
calorie A unit of heat. Amount of heat required to raise the temperature of
one kilogram of water.
infirmity Another word for illness; disease.
dietitian A health professional who teaches dietary basics and plans for the
patient's specific needs.
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metabolism Assimilation
carbohydrates One of the essential nutrients that provide 2/3 of a person's energy.
fat One of the essential nutrients that insulates the body, a concentrated
source of energy.
protein One of the essential nutrients for building and repairing cells and
tissues.
minerals One of the essential nutrients that are natural, inorganic substances
essential to our health (It is required for homeostasis).
vitamins One of the essential nutrients that are organic substances essential
to health (Required for homeostasis).
electrolytes One of the essential nutrients that play an important role in
maintaining body functions, such as normal heart rhythm.
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Terms in this set (82)
health Defined by the World Health Organization as a state of complete
physical, mental, and social well-being.
nutrition Defined by the Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary as "all the
processes involved in the taking in and utilization of food substances
by which growth, repair, and maintenance of activities in the body as
a whole or in any of its parts are accomplished." This includes
ingestion, digestion, absorption, and metabolism.
calorie A unit of heat. Amount of heat required to raise the temperature of
one kilogram of water.
infirmity Another word for illness; disease.
dietitian A health professional who teaches dietary basics and plans for the
patient's specific needs.
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metabolism Assimilation
carbohydrates One of the essential nutrients that provide 2/3 of a person's energy.
fat One of the essential nutrients that insulates the body, a concentrated
source of energy.
protein One of the essential nutrients for building and repairing cells and
tissues.
minerals One of the essential nutrients that are natural, inorganic substances
essential to our health (It is required for homeostasis).
vitamins One of the essential nutrients that are organic substances essential
to health (Required for homeostasis).
electrolytes One of the essential nutrients that play an important role in
maintaining body functions, such as normal heart rhythm.
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