Malnutrition

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What is malnutrition?

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A state of inadequate or underbalanced nutrition.

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What are the types of malnutrition?

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Under nutrition and over nutrition.

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Six classes of nutrients

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1. 1. Carbohydrate

2. 2. Proteins

3. 3. Lipids/Fats

4. 4. Vitamins

5. 5. Minerals

6. 6. Water

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Which nutrients are organic

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Carbohydrate

Protein

Lipids/ Fats

Water

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Phytochemical

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Compounds found in plants foods that are beneficial to human health

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Essential Nutrients

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A nutrient the body can't make or make enough of, So it comes from food

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What are Micronutrient

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A nutrient needed in a small amount

Vitamins and Minerals

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Macronutrient

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Needed in a large amount

Carbohydrate, Protein, Lipids, Water

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What are Dietary Reference Intake

DRI

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A set of values to plan and asses nutrients intakes of healthy people.

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Describe RDA

How is this Value used?

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A nutrient that meets the needs of all healthy people any age or gender

Used for individual dietary planning