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Explain the differences between hunger
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Hunger is the internal drive to find and eat food. It is often
experienced as a negative sensation. Appetite is the external drive
that encourages us to find and eat food. It is related to pleasant
sensations associated with food.
The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories
daily. If you are told that you should not consume any more than 23 % of
your calories from fat, how many grams of fat should you eat in a day?
2000 x .23 = 460
460 calories / 9 = 51.1 grams of fat
List and define the three states of nutritional health.
Desirable nutrition is achieved by eating a variety of foods which
provide all the essential nutrients to support normal body functions.
Over-nutrition is the excess consumption of calories, fats, saturated
fats and cholesterol which increase the risk for chronic disease.
Under-nutrition occurs when nutrient intake does not meet nutrient
needs and over time health begins to decline.
There are six classes of nutrients. Name three that regulate body processes.
Proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals and water
An individual’s health can be assessed using the ABCDE's of nutritional
assessment. Below, indicate what each letter represents.
A - Athropometrics- measurements of body composition such as
height and weight
B - Biochemical- measurement of nutrients in blood, urine and feces
C - Clinical - physical exam and general appearance
D - Dietary- review of dietary intake and assessment
E - Environmental- background, family history, life style and living
conditions
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There are six classes of nutrients. Name the three that supply energy.
Carbohydrates, proteins and fat
If a fudge brownie has 12 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of protein and 10
grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie?
Carb: 12 x 4 = 48
Pro: 2 x 4 = 8
Fat: 10 x 9 =90
48 + 8 + 90 = 146 calories.............................................................................................................................................CONTINUE [Show Less]