Nutrition Outline

Discuss the historical perspectives on nutrition.

• Nutrition has always been the same throughout history.

• Historical perspectives on nutrition have evolved over time.

• Nutrition was not considered important in history.

• There is no historical perspective on nutrition.

Nutrition is the process by which organisms take in and utilize ______.

• water

• nutrients

• oxygen

• sunlight

Nutrition contributes to health by:

• providing essential nutrients for bodily functions

• causing diseases

• having no impact on health

• only affecting physical appearance

The state of nutrition pre and post WWII can be described as:

• Improved significantly after WWII due to better food distribution and technology.

• Remained the same before and after WWII.

• Worsened after WWII due to food shortages.

• Was not affected by WWII.

Nutrients are:

• substances that provide energy and materials for growth and repair

• elements that are harmful to the body

• compounds that do not affect health

• substances that only provide flavor

There is a lot of disagreement among nutrition experts because:

• they all have the same opinion.

• there is a lack of scientific research.

• they interpret data differently.

• nutrition is not a complex field.

What are nutrition food guides?

• Guides that provide information on healthy eating

• Books about cooking recipes

• Guides for physical exercises

• Manuals for food storage

The Venus of Milo, physiologically and artistically considered the perfect woman, is an example of the results of proper nourishment – neither too much nor too little – on a nobly planned frame.

• The significance of the Venus of Milo is its representation of perfect nourishment on a well-planned frame.

• The Venus of Milo is significant for its historical value.

• The Venus of Milo is an example of ancient Greek clothing.

• The Venus of Milo is a symbol of modern art.

Fill in the blank: Nutrition is the science that studies ______ and how food nourishes our body and influences our health.

• food

• clothing

• technology

• architecture

Nutrition involves:

• eating food

• digesting food

• absorbing nutrients

• all of the above