NR228 Nutrition, Health, & Wellness- Exam 1 Guide

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• Describe the main purpose of health promotion through patient education. – it’s used to increase the level of health of individuals, families, groups, & communities • What is the purpose of... Healthy People 2020 (HP2020)? – to increase awareness and understanding, provide objectives, identify critical research, eval, and data needs • What are the overarching goals of Healthy People 2020 per the direction of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)? – attain high quality, longer lives free of disease, disability, injury and death; achieve health equity, create social and physical environments, promote quality of life, health development and behaviors • What are carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats), vitamins, minerals, & water are examples of? – 6 nutrient categories • What are the components of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates? – carbs – sugars, starch, fiber; proteins (amino acids) – animal sources & dairy products like milk & cheeses, plant sources – grain, legumes, seeds, nuts, veggies • What are the energy values for each nutrient and how is that used to calculate Kcal? – carbs – 4, proteins – 4, fats – 9, alcohols - 7 • What is the difference between essential and non-essential nutrients? – essential provides energy, regulates body processes, aids in growth and repair (body can’t make it), non-essential is created from the body [Show More]

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