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Chapter 1
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Health Care
Undergraduate 2
10/08/2011
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Term
malnutrition
 Definition
too much, too little, lacking in one or more nutrient
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6 nutrients
 Definition
carbohydrate, protein, lipid, vitamin, mineral, water
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Calories from fat
 Definition
9 kcal/gram
Term
Calories from protein
 Definition
4 kcal/gram
Term
Calories from carbs
 Definition
4 kcal/gram
Term
Calories from alcohol
 Definition
7 kcal/gram
Term
Obesity
 Definition
Over 130% ideal BW
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Underweight
 Definition
Under 90% of ideal BW
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phytochemical
 Definition
from plants; not a nutrient but acts like nutrients
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functional food
 Definition
food that contains an essential ingredient, help reduce cancer and heart disease
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essential nutrient
 Definition
must eat
Term
keep food safe to eat
 Definition
dietary guideline
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consume a variety of foods within and among the basic food groups while staying within energy needs
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dietary guideline
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control calorie intake to manage body weight
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dietary guideline
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be physically active every day
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dietary guideline
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choose and prepare foods with little salt
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dietary guideline
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