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    MODULE 1 BASIC CONCEPTS IN NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY

    Exercise No. 1
    Basic Concepts in Nutrition and Diet Therapy

    Name: _________________________________ Date Due: ______________________


    Year and Section: ________________________ Date Submitted: _________________

    FILL IN
    1. Explain the terms nutrition, nutrients, nutritional care, optimum nutrition and undernutrition.
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    2. How is food related to health?


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    3. Discuss the physiological functions of food.


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    4. “Food is also used to satisfy social and psychological needs”. Explain this statement by giving
    examples.
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    5. What do you understand by adequate nutrition?
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    6. Explain the concept of exchange lists.


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    7. How will you use your knowledge of nutrition?


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    Exercise No. 2
    The Carbohydrates

    Name: _________________________________ Date Due: ____________-


    __________
    Year and Section: ________________________ Date Submitted: _________________

    The different forms of carbohydrates are important to the body. They perform varied functions
    and, therefore, should be present in our daily diet.
    DIRECTIONS: Design a whole-day menu plan for yourself making sure to include sugars,
    starches, and fibers.

    Meal Menu Pattern Sample Menu


    Breakfast Hot Beverage/Milk
    Meat/Fish/Poultry

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    Rice/Bread
    Egg
    Fruit/Dessert
    Morning Snack Beverage
    Soup (Optional)
    Meat/Fish/Poultry
    Rice
    Lunch
    Vegetable
    Fruit/Dessert
    Beverage
    Afternoon Snack
    Soup (Optional)
    Meat/Fish/Poultry
    Rice
    Dinner
    Vegetable
    Fruit/Dessert
    Beverage

    Exercise No. 3

    Proteins: Amino Acids

    Name: _________________________________ Date Due: ______________________


    Year and Section: ________________________ Date Submitted: _________________

    Protein is a vital make-up and functioning material in all cells. It is important yet almost
    always deficient in the Filipino diet. Most people in the United States, however, obtain more protein
    than they need.
    Meat, milk, and eggs are good sources of protein but they are costly. There are cheaper sources
    like legumes, grains, and vegetables.
    DIRECTIONS: Plan a whole-day menu for an individual whose budget for food is limited.
    He/She must receive enough protein but cannot afford the more expensive sources.

    Meal Menu Pattern Sample Menu


    Hot/Cold Beverage
    Meat/Fish/Poultry
    Breakfast Rice/Bread
    Egg
    Fruit/Dessert

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    Morning Snack
    Soup
    Meat/Fish/Chicken
    Rice
    Lunch
    Vegetable
    Fruit/Dessert
    Beverage
    Afternoon Snack
    Soup
    Dinner Meat/Fish/Chicken
    Rice
    Vegetable
    Fruit/Dessert
    Beverage

    Exercise No. 4
    The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

    Name: _________________________________ Date Due: ____________-


    __________
    Year and Section: ________________________ Date Submitted: _________________

    Lipids are very important to the body. However, you have learned that excessive fat intake can
    lead to the development of certain diseases.
    DIRECTIONS: Plan a whole-day menu for yourself utilizing all the different forms of fat.
    Make sure that they are used only in accordance with recommended nutrient intake.

    Meal Menu Pattern Sample Menu


    Hot/Cold Beverage
    Meat/Fish/Poultry
    Breakfast Rice/Bread
    Egg
    Fruit/Dessert
    Morning Snack
    Soup
    Meat/Fish/Chicken
    Rice
    Lunch
    Vegetable
    Fruit/Dessert
    Beverage
    Afternoon Snack
    Dinner Soup

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    Meat/Fish/Chicken
    Rice
    Vegetable
    Fruit/Dessert
    Beverage
    Midnight Snack

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