Portage Learning Nutrition Module 1 A

Portage Learning Nutrition Module 1 An individual's health can be assessed using the ABCDE's of nutritional assessment. Below, indicate what each letter represents Ans- A - Athropometrics- measurements of body composition such as height and weightB - Biochemical- measurement of nutrients in blood, urine and fecesC - Clinical - physical exam and general appearanceD - Dietary- review of dietary intake and assessmentE - Environmentalbackground, family history, life style and living conditions MyPlate illustrates 3 concepts. Name the concepts Ans- Balance Moderation Variety Explain the differences between hunger and appetite Ans- Hunger is the internal drive to find and eat food. It is often experienced as a negative sensation. Appetite is the external drive that encourages us to find and eat food. It is related to pleasant sensations associated with food The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. If you are told that you should not consume any more than 61 % of your calories from protein, how many grams of protein should you eat in a day? Ans- 2000 x .61 = calories / 4 = 305 grams of protein The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. If you are told that you should not consume any more than 52 % of your calories from carbohydrates, how many grams of carbohydrates should you eat in a day? Ans- 2000 x .52 = calories / 4 = 260 grams of carbs There are six classes of nutrients. Name three that provide structure Ans- Protein, fat, mineral and water Name the key hormone that causes a feeling of hunger. Indicate where in the body it is produced and the process by which it operates Ans- Ghrelin is produced by the stomach and travels to the brain to stimulate the hunger center as it deactivates the satiety center The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. If you are told that you should not consume any more than 23 % of your calories from fat, how many grams of fat should you eat in a day? Ans- 2000 x .23 = calories / 9 = 51.1 grams of fat There are six classes of nutrients. Name three that regulate body processes Ans- Proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals and water If a fudge brownie has 9 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and 12 grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie? Ans- 9 x 4 = 36 1 x 4 = 4 12 x 9 = 108 Total: 148 Name the key hormone that causes a feeling of satiety. Indicate where in the body it is produced and the process by which it operates. Ans- Leptin is produced by the fat cells which are also known as adipose tissue. The role of leptin is to alert the brain to turn off the hunger center and activate the satiety center when consuming a meal List and define the three states of nutritional health Ans- Desirable nutrition is achieved by eating a variety of foods which provide all the essential nutrients to support normal body functions. Over-nutrition is the excess consumption of calories, fats, saturated fats and cholesterol which increase the risk for chronic disease. Under-nutrition occurs when nutrient intake does not meet nutrient needs and over time health begins to decline. There are six classes of nutrients. Name three that are organic Ans- Carbohydrates, protein, fat and vitamins There are six classes of nutrients. Name the three that supply energy Ans- Carbohydrates, proteins and fat There are six classes of nutrients. Name three that are considered macronutrients Ans- Carbohydrates, Protein, Lipids/Fats and Water Name the four types of external forces that influence our eating habits and patterns and give an example of how you experience each in your life Ans- Sensory, Cognitive, environmental and health status Describe in detail the role that the hypothalamus plays in determining whether or not you feel like eating Ans- When we have not eaten for a period of time, the amount of nutrients in the blood begin to decline. This drop stimulates the feeding center in the hypothalamus which signals us to eat. When the nutrient level of the blood begin to rise, the satiety center is activated and our desi