Nutrition Now
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781337415408
Author: Brown
Publisher: Cengage
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Nutrition plays a vital role in a person's overall health and well-being. Not getting enough of the recommended nutrients over the long term can lead to malnutrition which often results in disease and illness.
In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, address the following:
Define malnutrition and identify a specific disease that can result from it.
Perform library research about the selected disease and explain its physiological effects on a person's body.
Describe the relationship between specific foods/nutrients and the disease. Use the questions below to guide your response.
a) Does research indicate that a lack of specific foods/nutrients increase a person's chance of contracting the disease?
b) Are there specific foods/nutrients that should be avoided by an individual afflicted with the disease?
c) How do specific foods/nutrients work physiologically within the body to help combat the disease?
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Nutrients represent a broad group of substances required for proper body function. Identify the following in the context of human nutrition as essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals
Nutrients the body can’t produce and must be consumed in food.
Organic molecules required in small quantities.
Inorganic molecules required in small quantities.
describe the functions of each nutrient. Explain the basic needs of the human body for these three nutrients and sources of each.
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
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- Which of the following statements is not true? a. Essential nutrients can be synthesized by the body. b. Vitamins are required in small quantities for bodily function. c. Some amino acids can be synthesized by the body, while others need to be obtained from diet. d. Vitamins come in two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble.arrow_forwardList the six nutrients required by the body.arrow_forwardFood and beverages are composed of six nutrients that are vital to the human body. List and briefly describe each nutrient. When developing an individualized nutrition plan for an athlete, what factors must be taken into consideration? What are the three energy systems and how do they work together to supply ATP during sport performance? What are the similarities and differences in the digestive processing of carbohydrates, fats and proteins?arrow_forward
- If carbohydrates are unavailable, the body will burn proteins and vitamins for energy. True Falsearrow_forwardAccording to your textbook define Malnutrition: Using the following list of chronic health conditions that have a nutrition component, put each chronic health condition in its appropriate category of over- or under-nutrition. Some conditions may fit into more than one box. -Scurvy (Vit C) -Obesity -Anemia -Tooth decay -Osteoporosis What is malnutrition? Over- nutrition Under- nutrition -High blood pressure -High cholesterol -Constipation -Anorexia nervosa Quantity (Calories) -Goiter (lodine) -Spina Bifida (folate) Quality (Nutrients) What other chronic health conditions can you think of that are caused by malnutrition? Write them in the appropriate box.arrow_forwardVitamin D deficiency can often be found as a single nutrient deficiency, that is, in an otherwise well-nourished person. Which of the following is the most likely reason? Question 100 options: a) Most vitamin D in the body does not come from natural sources in food, so access to food is not an important determinant of vitamin D status b) The individual has decreased intrinsic factor in the stomach c) Diets containing sufficient nutrients to promote growth can increase the requirements for vitamin D d) The content of vitamin D in foods depends on the soil in which the food was grownarrow_forward
- Identify the 6 classes of essential nutrients required by the body. (2) For each of the 3 essential nutrients that provide calories/energy (macronutrients) explain what they provide for our body and provide a food source for each.arrow_forwardUsing the following list of chronic health conditions that have a nutrition component, put each chronic health condition in its appropriate category of over- or under-nutrition. Some conditions may fit into more than one box. Obesity Scurvy (Vit C) Anemia High blood pressure High cholesterol Tooth decay Constipation Osteoporosis Goiter (lodine) Anorexia nervosa Spina Bifida (folate) Quantity (Calories) Quality (Nutrients) Over-nutrition: Under nutritionarrow_forwardWhen the diet lacks protein, the body break down tissue such as muscle, and uses it as a protein source. True Falsearrow_forward
- How much protein are you supposed to eat? Use a few (3) different recommendations for protein intake. Put it in terms of: percentage of calories (DRI) amount in grams (RDA) servings (oz/day) (ChooseMyPlate.gov)arrow_forwardExplain in detail the effects or benefits of vitamins and minerals to: a. A healthy person b. A sick personarrow_forwardHow can you meet the DRI for the following nutrients? For each of the nutrients listed, indicate the recommended daily amount and be sure to indicate the type and quantity of food that would be necessary for you to consume in one day to meet the recommendations. Be specific. What if you don't get enough or too much? Calcium Vitamin A Iron Sodium Vitamin B12 Vitamin Carrow_forward
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