Achieving Optimal Health: Wellness and Nutrition Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering dietary trends, fitness elements, chronic diseases, food safety, and nutritional careers based on Chapter 15 of 'Nutrition Basics: An Active Approach v3.0'.

functional foods

Foods that do more than meet basic nutritional needs and could provide additional health benefits.

Conventional foods

Whole foods that have not been modified.

Modified foods

Foods that have been fortified, enriched, or enhanced.

Medical foods

Foods designed for enteric administration under the guidance of a medical professional.

Holistic nutrition

A practice that focuses on physical, social, spiritual, and mental health, centered around unrefined, unprocessed, and organic foods.

DASH diet

An evidence-based eating plan designed to help reduce high blood pressure.

Mediterranean Diet

An eating plan focusing on plant-based foods, healthy oils such as olive oil, and small portions of nutritionally sound food while restricting processed items.

cardiorespiratory endurance

The cardiovascular system’s ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients efficiently to fuel physical activity.

flexibility

The range of motion available to your joints.

resting metabolic rate

A measurement of the amount of energy required for the body to maintain its basic functions while at rest.

Hypertension

Chronic high blood pressure that serves as a major cause of heart attacks and strokes.

danger zone

The temperature range between $40^{\circ}\text{F}$ and $140^{\circ}\text{F}$ where bacteria grow rapidly.

Salmonella

One of the most common bacteria leading to food infections, often sourced from meat, poultry, and eggs.

Norovirus

A type of virus pathogen that can lead to food infections.

Anisakis and Giardia lamblia

Examples of food-contaminating parasitic protozoa that may be spread in food and water.

aflatoxins

A type of dangerous toxin produced by certain molds.

mycotoxins

Poisonous substances produced by certain mushrooms that can cause food intoxication.

registered dietitian nutritionist

A healthcare professional with registered credentials who can provide nutritional care for individuals and groups.

nutritionist

An unregistered professional who may have acquired nutritional knowledge through various avenues but lacks RDN credentials.