Food, Nutrition, and Health
nutrition - correct answer-the sum of the processes involved with the intake of nutrients as
well as assimilating and using them to maintain body tissue and provide energy; a
foundation for life and health
nutrition science - correct answer-the body of science, developed through controlled
research, that relates to the processes involved in nutrition--internationally, clinically, and in
the community
dietetics - correct answer-management of diet and the use of food; the science concerned
with the nutrition planning and preparation of foods
registered dietitian (RD) - correct answer-a professional dietician, accredited with an
academic degree of undergraduate or graduate study program, who has passed required
registration examinations administered by the American Dietetic Association
health - correct answer-a state of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being; relative
freedom from disease or disability.
wellness - correct answer-the full development of potential for a person; a balance between
activities and goals; a positive dynamic state motivating a person to seek a higher level of
functioning
2 national health goals - correct answer-help individuals of all ages increase life expectancy
and improve their quality of life; and eliminate health disparities among different segments of
the population
preventive approach - correct answer-identifying risk factors that increase a person's
chances of developing a particular health problem
traditional approach - correct answer-attempts change when symptoms of illness or disease
already exist
health promotion - correct answer-active involvement in behaviors or programs that advance
positive well-being
functions of nutrients in food - correct answer-provide energy, build tissue, regulate
metabolic processes
metabolism - correct answer-the sum of all chemical changes that take place in the body by
which it maintains itself and produces energy for its functioning (products of the various
reactions are called metabolites).
nutrition - correct answer-the sum of the processes involved with the intake of nutrients as
well as assimilating and using them to maintain body tissue and provide energy; a
foundation for life and health
nutrition science - correct answer-the body of science, developed through controlled
research, that relates to the processes involved in nutrition--internationally, clinically, and in
the community
dietetics - correct answer-management of diet and the use of food; the science concerned
with the nutrition planning and preparation of foods
registered dietitian (RD) - correct answer-a professional dietician, accredited with an
academic degree of undergraduate or graduate study program, who has passed required
registration examinations administered by the American Dietetic Association
health - correct answer-a state of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being; relative
freedom from disease or disability.
wellness - correct answer-the full development of potential for a person; a balance between
activities and goals; a positive dynamic state motivating a person to seek a higher level of
functioning
2 national health goals - correct answer-help individuals of all ages increase life expectancy
and improve their quality of life; and eliminate health disparities among different segments of
the population
preventive approach - correct answer-identifying risk factors that increase a person's
chances of developing a particular health problem
traditional approach - correct answer-attempts change when symptoms of illness or disease
already exist
health promotion - correct answer-active involvement in behaviors or programs that advance
positive well-being
functions of nutrients in food - correct answer-provide energy, build tissue, regulate
metabolic processes
metabolism - correct answer-the sum of all chemical changes that take place in the body by
which it maintains itself and produces energy for its functioning (products of the various
reactions are called metabolites).
