Undesirable state of one's health which may be caused by starvation or medical conditions that interferes with nutritional process in the body.

simple of complex in its chemistry and contains nutritional or nonnutritional components

a chemical component needed in the body for one or more of the functions providing energy, repairing tissues, and regulate life processes.

vitamins and minerals

carbohydrates, protein, and fats

Has an adequate supply of essential nutrients that are efficiently utilized such that growth and good health are maintained at the highest possible level

refers to faulty diet i.e. nutrient intake is lacking in quality and/or quantity for a given individual

translate quantitative nutritional requirements into simple, practical, and non-technical language using available and common food in the country.

foster an adequate and balance diet and promote nutritional practices and healthy habits suitable for the general population

Consists of minimum requirements of nutrient plus a safety factor called "margin of safety" to allow for individual variation of body storage, state of health, etc.

A standardized statement or listings of the nutrient content of food.

primary communication between the producer or manufacturer and consumer.

condition of the body resulting from the utilization of essential nutrients made available

the determination of the height and weight are the most common performed measurement

routine blood and urine laboratory tests provide an objective assessment of nutritional status.

the physical examination of an individual for signs and symptoms suggestive of nutritional health and/or clinical pathology.

nutrient should be supplied from the diet since our body does not synthesize them.

which of the following is not considered a macronutrient?

one important principle of a healthy diet is to eat a variety of foods. in this context of "variety", it refers to

which of the following yields energy but is not considered a nutrient

the energy provided by food is measured in

which of the following does not represent state of malnutrition

which of the following nutrients are NOT organic molecule?

processed foods and convenience foods tend to ___ compared to freshly prepared foods

undernutrition doe not include

the essential fatty acid that must be derived from the diet are:

all of the following statements about omega-3 fatty acids are true except..

A 50 gm of serving size of baked lasagna contain 3gm of fat, 22gm of carbohydrates, and 3 gm of protein. how many kcal are in a serving size of baked lasagna?

A slice of leche flan contain 12 gm of carbohydrates, 22 gm of fats, and 9 gm of protein. what percentage of kcal comes from fat?

a cup of rice will yield how many exchange/s?

a two tsp of cooking oil will yield

a bacon strip is a ?

fruit exchange contains what macronutrient?

rice and rice exchange contains what nutrient/s?

milk contains what nutrient/s

glucose is the primary source of energy which is regulated by this hormone?

stored glucose in the liver

when the body becomes deficienty of glucose to be utilized as energy, what nutrient can be used instead?

protein comes from the Greek word which means "to hold first place"

a fat-like substance found in blood, brain, and nervous systems

Enzymes, antibodies, and most hormones are ?

of the 20 amino acids, __ are considered to be indispensable

high dietary intake of saturated fats is also associated with high blood cholesterol level

high quality protein foods can be teamed with lower quality protein foods in the diet to work nutritionally

symptoms of this macronutrient deficiency include muscle wasting, stunting, fragile hair, skin lesions, hormonal, and acid-base imbalance.

a high ___ diet may constrain the kidney as it has to excrete excess nitrogen yield in the urine

carbohydrate is an important source of energy in the diet

saturated fatty acids are usually solid or hard at room temperature

protein must be spare for energy due to its own physiologic function

when the body becomes deficient of glucose to be utilized as energy, what nutrient will be used instead

the recommendation to eat everything in "moderation" refers to