nutrition exemplars

This set of flashcards covers key terms and definitions from the nutrition and obesity lecture notes, aimed at aiding review and study.

Diet

The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.

Metabolism

The biochemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life.

Glycemic index

A measure of how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood glucose levels.

Obesity

A chronic condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation that may impair health.

BMI (Body Mass Index)

A measurement that evaluates body weight relative to height to categorize individuals.

Protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM)

A condition resulting from insufficient protein and calorie intake.

Celiac disease

An immune-mediated disorder triggered by the consumption of gluten in genetically predisposed individuals.

Malnutrition

A condition that occurs when the body does not receive enough nutrients.

Iron deficiency anemia

A common type of anemia that occurs when the body lacks sufficient iron to produce hemoglobin.

Hyperlipidemia

An abnormally high level of lipids in the blood, often associated with cardiovascular risk.

Kwashiorkor

Severe protein deficiency characterized by edema, nutritional deficiencies, and systemic health issues.

Energy intake

The total amount of energy consumed from food and beverages.

Supplement

A product taken to provide nutrients that may otherwise not be consumed in sufficient quantities.

Caloric restriction

A dietary regimen that reduces calorie intake without incurring malnutrition.

Diuretics

Medications designed to promote the elimination of excess water and salt from the body.

Dietary therapy

Management of health conditions through nutrition and dietary modifications.

Hydrostatic weighing

A method of measuring body composition by determining density through water displacement.

Psychosocial interventions

Strategies that address psychological and social factors impacting an individual's health or behavior.

Dumping syndrome

A condition that can occur after gastric surgery leading to symptoms like nausea and accelerated gastric emptying.

Surgical management of obesity

Procedures like gastric bypass that restrict food intake or nutrient absorption to aid weight loss.