UNDERSTANDING PATHO EXAM SUCCESS: ULTIMATE
A+, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BREAKDOWN
Nutrients
- Provide Energy
- Provide Structure
- Regulate Body Processes
Nutrient Types
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Water
- Vitamins
- Minerals
Types of Nutrient Density
- High Nutrient Density Foods (Vegetables)
- Low Nutrient Density Foods (Cake)
Fortified Food
Processed manufactured foods
Dietary supplements
Products that supply one or more nutrients.
Do dietary supplements substitute for healthful foods?
No, they are a supplement to healthful foods.
Six Classes of Nutrients
1. Carbohydrates
2. Fats (Lipids)
3. Proteins
4. Water
5. Vitamins
6. Minerals
Four nutrients of Macronutrients
- Water
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats
, Two nutrients of Micronutrients
- Vitamins
- Minerals
Where do vitamins come from?
Plants and animals
Phytochemicals
Present in foods from plants
Zoochemicals
Present in foods from animals
Malnutrition
A condition resulting from an energy or nutrient intake either above or below that which is optimal
Overnutrition
Excess intake of energy or nutrients
Undernutrition
The condition in which not enough calories are ingested to maintain health
Food Guides
Used to translate nutrient-intake recommendations into food choices
Estimated Energy Requirements (EERs)
Energy intakes that are predicted to maintain body weight in healthy individuals
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs)
Recommendations about the proportion of energy that should come from carbohydrate, fat and protein
in a healthy diet.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
A set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all Americans
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
A set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada that applies to healthy people.
MyPlate
A food-group plan that provides practical advice to ensure a balanced intake of the essential nutrients.
Choice (Exchange) Lists
A+, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BREAKDOWN
Nutrients
- Provide Energy
- Provide Structure
- Regulate Body Processes
Nutrient Types
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Water
- Vitamins
- Minerals
Types of Nutrient Density
- High Nutrient Density Foods (Vegetables)
- Low Nutrient Density Foods (Cake)
Fortified Food
Processed manufactured foods
Dietary supplements
Products that supply one or more nutrients.
Do dietary supplements substitute for healthful foods?
No, they are a supplement to healthful foods.
Six Classes of Nutrients
1. Carbohydrates
2. Fats (Lipids)
3. Proteins
4. Water
5. Vitamins
6. Minerals
Four nutrients of Macronutrients
- Water
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats
, Two nutrients of Micronutrients
- Vitamins
- Minerals
Where do vitamins come from?
Plants and animals
Phytochemicals
Present in foods from plants
Zoochemicals
Present in foods from animals
Malnutrition
A condition resulting from an energy or nutrient intake either above or below that which is optimal
Overnutrition
Excess intake of energy or nutrients
Undernutrition
The condition in which not enough calories are ingested to maintain health
Food Guides
Used to translate nutrient-intake recommendations into food choices
Estimated Energy Requirements (EERs)
Energy intakes that are predicted to maintain body weight in healthy individuals
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs)
Recommendations about the proportion of energy that should come from carbohydrate, fat and protein
in a healthy diet.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
A set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all Americans
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
A set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada that applies to healthy people.
MyPlate
A food-group plan that provides practical advice to ensure a balanced intake of the essential nutrients.
Choice (Exchange) Lists
