LESSON PREVIEW

1. Protein - Proteins are made up of hundreds or thousands of smaller units called amino acids. It helps repair and build
the body's tissues, allows metabolic reactions to take place and coordinates bodily functions.
2. Energy - Energy is provided by the carbohydrate, protein and fat in the food and drinks people consume. It is
measured in kilojoules (kJ) or calories (kcal).
3. Folate - Folate is a B-vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. It is needed to make red and white blood cells in
the bone marrow, convert carbohydrates into energy, and produce DNA and RNA.
4. Beta-carotene -
5. Calorie -
6. Lactation -
7. Iodine -
8. Zinc -
9. Supplement -
10. Lactose -

CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING

Multiple Choice

1. a. Prolonged wound healing

Rationale: Malnutrition refers to getting too little or too much of certain nutrients. It has also been related to decreased
wound tensile strength and increased infection rates resulting to delayed wound healing and risk of infections.

2. d. All of the above

Rationale: Shopping for groceries can be a hassle for some seniors due to the physical and mental demands. The
challenges faced by the elderly in grocery shopping includes difficulty steering the shopping carts around aisle
clutter, trouble in reading price information because the price markings were too dull or price labels were too
small, lifting heavy bags and bending, reaching for items and driving a vehicle to and from the store.

3. c. Increase in fat mass and decrease in fat free mass

Rationale: With aging, we conclude that reductions in the mass of individual organs/tissues and in tissue-specific organ
metabolic rate contribute to a reduction in RMR that in turn promotes changes in body composition favoring
increased fat mass and reduced fat-free mass.

4. b. Whole wheat bread

Rationale: The healthiest sources of carbohydrates—unprocessed or minimally processed whole grains, such as whole
wheat bread, rye, barley and  quinoa, vegetables, fruits and beans—promote good health by delivering vitamins,
minerals, fiber, and a host of important phytonutrients.

5. b. Vitamins do not yield energy

Rationale: A common misconception is that vitamins and minerals are energy nutrients. These do not contain energy,
though they play essential roles in the production of energy. Deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals can
lead to fatigue. Macronutrients and micronutrients work together for optimal physiological function.

LESSON WRAP-UP
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