NUTRITION

Why Study Nutrition ?

TERMS AND DEFINITION
 Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa -eating disorder characterized by low weight, food restriction,

body image disturbance, fear of gaining weight, and an overpowering desire to be
thin.
Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia- is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by

purging, and excessive concern with body shape and weight.
HEALTH
NUTRITION
NUTRITIONAL STATUS
UNDER NUTRITION
Severe form of malnutrition which occurs through severe PROTEIN
deficiency. Patients develop edema and swollen bellies, as well as liver
dysfunction from decreased apolipoprotein synthesis. The extreme lack
of protein causes an osmotic imbalance in the gastrointestinal system
causing swelling of the gut diagnosed as an edema or retention of water.
Patients can become anemic due to decreased protein anabolism, while
developing desquamative skin lesions.
Balanced Diet
Nutrition Concept
Meet the nutrient needs
Nutrients
defined as substances found in foods that
allow your body to make energy build and
maintain tissues and regulate bodily processes
Organic Compound
Classes of Nutrients
NIACIN-
CYANACOBALAMINE -
BIOTIN –
Thiamine-
Pyridoxine -
Folate –
Riboflavin –
Pantothenic-
Answer: B1 Thiamin
Answer : B12 Cyanacobalamine
Answer : SCURVY
Minerals
Minerals are important for your body to stay healthy. Your body uses minerals for many different
function , including keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain working properly. Minerals are
also important for making enzymes and hormones
2 kinds of minerals
1. Macro minerals or major minerals -need larger amount of this minerals. 
2.Micro minerals or trace minerals- need small amount of trace minerals

 
MINERALS
 Nutrition Tools , Standards and
Guidelines Nutrients Recommendations
Dietary Guidelines and Food Guide
1.USDA Food Guide
My PYRAMID
The food exchange list (FEL)
is a tool for planning meals using a list of foods grouped with
approximately the same amount of energy and macronutrients
Food label
It contains product-specific information (serving size, calories, and
nutrient information)
Nutritional Guidelines for Filipino