Nutrition 1

Unit 1 pt 1

preventive approach

identify and minimize risk factors before disease develops

traditional approach

treatment after symptoms of illness or disease present

nutrition

the food people eat and how their bodies use it

nutrition science

the body of scientific knowledge that governs nutrient requirements

dietetics

the health profession responsible for applying nutrition science to promote human health and treat disease

registered dietitian nutritionist

nutrition authority on the health care team; carries the major responsibility of nutrition care for patients

nutrients in food must

provide energy, build tissue, regulate metabolic processes