Nutrition Basics
Chicken is an example of this type of protein
Lean Protein, good nutritional choice!
ChooseMyPlate recommends that half of your plate be made up of these foods
Vegetables
The MAIN cause of obesity according our textbook
Poor food choices( excessive caloric intake, genetic, psychological or metabolic conditions
Alternative medical therapies are best described this way.
Views patient as a whole
Holistic care
Robert goes to the gym every day after work from 4-5 pm, drinks coffee with breakfast and lunch, goes to bed at 9 pm every evening, and plays video games for one hour before turning out the light for sleep. What is causing him to have trouble falling asleep?
Video games before bed
Cellulose improves this major body process
Respiration
The process of breaking down food into smaller parts and changing it chemically
Chemical digestion
A man who controls stress, exercises regularly, and reduces fat and salt will most likely decrease this health risk.
can say: risk of heart attack, lowers bp
Changing one’s own attitude, reducing stress, and taking responsibility for health best represents this medical approach.
Holistic approach to wellness
What is the most effective strategy for the prevention of gum disease?
Flossing 2 times per day!!!
These nutrients such as thiamine, niacin, and folic acid are classified as this type of vitamin.
Water soluble
This digestive structure is where most nutrient absorption occurs.
Small intestine
Angie, age 35, runs daily and eats healthy. She should add this to strengthen bones.
Strength training
A certain diet prescribed to a patient to treat or prevent a disease or condition.
Therapeutic diet
This eating disorder involves binging and purging
Bulimia
A state of poor nutrition caused by diet or illness
Malnutrition
A person eating 10 mini Toblerone bars (67 calories each) consumes this many calories is this
670
This term describes using food energy and body processes to maintain life.
Metabolism
**calorie is a unit of energy**
The American Cancer Society recommends all Americans have this exam at age 45
Colonoscopy-Colorectal cancer prevalence is increasing!
Signs of Bulimia that can be found during a dental exam.
Erosion on lingual aspect of maxillary incisors
(due to constant contact with stomach acid)
Inorganic elements found in all body tissues are called this
Minerals
The term for the current condition of one’s nutrition.
Nutritional Status
Signs or symptoms of disordered eating
weight loss (rapid)
fatigue
eating in private
lanugo (fine hair on body)
dizziness
How often should a healthy child-adult visit the dentist for preventative care?
Every 6m!
Beth is a 47 year-old first grade teacher and wants to stay healthy. What disease prevention strategies would be the MOST helpful?
Can say: reducing stress, regular exercise, healthy diet, going to all preventative appointments!