Nutrition Concepts

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Define nutrition.

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Nutrition is the science of food and its relationship to health.

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Primary prevention in nutrition.

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Primary prevention involves practices to prevent diseases from occurring, such as changing diets and nutritional habits.

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Secondary prevention in nutrition.

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Secondary prevention involves techniques to monitor diseases early to control their progression, delaying disease development.

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Six classes of nutrients.

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Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals, Vitamins, Water

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Non-essential nutrient definition.

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A non-essential nutrient is made by the body from other substances and does not need to be supplied by diet.

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Conditionally essential nutrient definition.

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A nutrient that a healthy body can usually make, but may need to be supplied during stress or disease.

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Functions of nutrients.

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Nutrients provide heat and energy, support tissue growth and maintenance, and regulate basic body processes.

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Two types of malnutrition.

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Malnutrition includes insufficient nutrient intake (undernutrition) and excessive nutrient intake (overnutrition).

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Steps to provide nutritional care.

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Evaluate the nutrition status and dietary habits of a patient to assess nutritional needs.

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Subjective data in nutrition assessment.

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Information from a patient about their diet, allergies, or food tolerances that only they can provide.