When I think of the words nutrient and nutrition I think of nutrient meaning what kinds of
food you eat daily and the amount of the food groups you are suppose to intake daily. When
I think of nutrition I think of your health and what level your body is at and wither your
body is weak on nutrition or strong. Nutrition and Nutrient are different because nutrients is
the process by feeding which are obtained from the environment and nutrition includes a
number of the processes that allow organisms to transform those nutrients so our cells can
use them. Nutrients and nutrition are organic and inorganic molecules. Yes I feel that we use
these words accordingly to the scientific definition because nutrients we need them to have
energy. We need this to support in our daily life. Our body has processes it takes when we
intake food. We also need nutrition to grow and upkeep our metabolism and repair any part
of our body in need of help. These stages are ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport,
assimilation and lastly excretion. The words "nutrient" and "nutrition" I think to mean what
you're putting into your body or how you are living your life in general. Nutrition is about
the types of food you're putting into your body, how you're fueling your body every day. Are
giving your body the right types of foods? Nutrient is how much of the right foods you are
getting into your body. I think the scientific definitions do match up. There have been
proven studies that show if you live a healthy lifestyle and take care of your body by putting
good foods into it can have many benefits. Such as long life, less risk of cancer, good skin,
and the list goes on. People have beat cancer by changing their diet. Words like "nutrient" or
"nutrition" are used in almost my everyday life. These past two years of my life I have taken
a step away from most things that I know and started to re-evaluate my eating habits as well
as my lifestyle choices. I was blessed to watch a documentary call "What the Health". Its
main focus was on going vegan, but there was so much more that I took from it. One thing
about "nutrients" is what specific vitamins ,minerals and just all over good-stuff for your
whole body, that your body takes in from the foods and liquids that we eat and drink.
Nutrition is how your body breaks down this food. This documentary has taught me to look
at the foods that I eat and I really just look at food and ask myself, "can this make a heart,
lung, eye. For me I know that the body regenerates cells every so many years. The stuff we
put into our bodies is ultimately what we are made of. I think there is a lot of information
out there, science included, that shows proof in this information. There are people who have
cured their own cancer from making a lifestyle change to eat only natural foods. Nothing
processed. The body responds so wonderfully to nature. Even stepping outside barefoot can
help a person heal of inflammation. Its called "grounding".When I think of the word
nutrients, I think of what your body is made of such as what types of nutrients are put into
your body each and every day, Nutrition and nutrients in a sense are the same, however, to
me, the definitions are different. Nutrients could be fruits and veggies that you know you
should be eating to live healthily. To live a healthy life we must eat clean, exercises a feed
our body all the nutrients it is required to have. I do not know much but I do have an idea of
how these words work a part in our everyday life. I think without science there wouldn't be
the ability to know what nutrients or what nutrients even really are without the ability to
break them down and study them. when I think of the word nutrients, I think of what your
body is made of such as what types of nutrients are put into your body each and everyday,
such as fruit and veggies also fiber such as beans , whole grains and vitamins. For example,
I have to see a dietitian and she helps me with my goals and the proper nutrition for an
everyday life. Being told about how to eat to make sure you have enough sources in your
body so your body would not go into a hunger breakdown so you have to have three meals a
day plus at least two snacks in between also you have to drink plenty of water to break up
all the fat cells. I have heard multiple females and males talking about how they want to
loose weight and be able to live their life by also using multiple weight loss supleiments
such as the keto diet but little does anyone know the keto diet has two different diets, one for
the males and one for the females . When I think of the word nutrients, I think of it meaning
what you are putting into your body. Nutrients to me seems like it could be fruit or veggies
that are healthy and that is good to put into your system. When I think of the word nutrition,
I think of it meaning that what you are eating. Nutrition to me means that a person is eating
what they suppose to eat everyday. Having the recommended doses of fruits and veggies.
Nutrition and nutrients in a sense is the same, however, to me, the definitions are different.
Nutrients could be fruits and veggies that you know you should be eating to live healthy.
Nutrition is what you know you are eating everyday. It is not a second thought on being
healthy or wanting to loose any weight. Nutrition could mean that you are doing the right
thing and eating right. I do not think that the everyday use of the words nutrients and
nutrition could be consistent with scientific definitions. It really depends on how the word is
being used and what the person actually means. At the same time, the definitions of both the
words seem to say the same thing. I just think that it nutrition means that you are wanting to
start the process of eating healthy and being healthy and nutrients means that you are already
practicing that by eating right and exercising. When I personality hear the word nutrition, I
automatically think of healthy foods, fresh fruits, and vegetables to be specific. Nutrition is
based off the foods you put into your body. I also associate it with drinking enough water for
the body to be able to push toxins out. nutrition to me is the fancy word for being able to
balance the foods to ensure it fits the needs of the body. Everyone is different so what is an
acceptable about of nutrition for one's body will not be the same for the other. For example,
someone who is obese would need more protein in their diet and less carbs to get a person to
a weight maintainable for their size. Finding balance is sometimes extremely hard and
requires a good amount of education to ensure all parts of nutrition is being kept. I find
online sources like google and Pinterest to be helpful in finding " healthy" meals to eat to
help with the process of weight loss and becoming or maintaining a healthy notorious
lifestyle. When I think of nutrition I automatically think of a gym or people working out or
something to deal with trying to stay healthy. It almost brings me back to HighSchool of
talking about the food pyramid in the food groups and exercising and how are you can do
different things to keep yourself healthy. The word nutrient automatically brings me to a
thought process based around plants or greenhouses growing things because of the definition
in the way that they use the word nutrient for how the plants get fed.
Bouncer that these words have some type of basic or extensive definition an aspect when it
comes to science realm of things. Strictly because when you look on say your food products
or any type of plant growth hormone or anything like that it has percentages and the
different types of nutrition and nutrients that we are getting with that product. And I think
without science there wouldn't be the ability to know what nutrients or what nutrient even
really are without the ability to break them down and study them.When I hear the word
nutrition. I automatically think health. The nurturing of our body has been so important I
remember reciting this in a pray before lunch or dinner. While pregnant it was important to
see the nutrition when attending a prenatal appointment. She check for diabetes explain what
is good to eat and not good to eat during pregnancy. There is always a nutrition at every wic
office. As known as Women Infant and children. These services are offered in the state
Pennsylvania .For income based services to provide milk and other healthy food.to test the
child weight and the parents blood is taken to check the blood count to see what the iron
level is for both parent and child. A nutritionist is the person who plans a healthy diet. To
nurtient the healthy food in our body. Based solely off my own life experiences with these
words; Nutrient is the basis of everything you eat. Example if you eat fish you get nutrients
such as proteins, vitamins and minerals. Nutrition is the basis of a diet. Such as what you eat
for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Are you eating enough calories every meal?.The main
differences between the two is that one is based off what you eat and how it effects you;
while the other is mainly just making sure that you are eating. I do not think that the every
day use of the words coincide with the scientific definitions. I believe that the scientific
definitions have a deeper meaning that most people don't think of when using it on a
everyday basis.The knowledge I have about nutrients and nutrition is kind of good. Nutrition
is how much of the product you would consume in your body and that nutrient is what you
eat. Overall, I am doing good with my healthy journey working out 2 times a day, making
sure I am eating the correct food, and not overeating. I think that the scientific definitions for
the words are very good. For one when we think about the scientific meaning of words, I
think about something that can be proven and scientist's work always can be proven. I think
those words work together because nutrients can be what you are consuming overall from
meat, veggies, snacks to nuts. I might be wrong but it's just from my perspective on what the
words mean I know I might be so off. I do know eating right and staying healthy have a lot
to do with nutrition and nutrient. Maintaining a healthy diet is all that matters. I also found
out while doing a little research a few weeks ago that water is the number 1 nutrient. My
understanding of nutrient is what exactly is in the product that I am eating, for example how
much protein, how many carbs things like that and what is it doing for me. When I think of
nutrition I think of how is this good for me, is this a healthy diet? I am pretty sure I am far
off on these meanings, but I am trying to learn better choices going forward considering I
have this tool to lose more weight. I have lost over 250lbs since august 2019, and with the
diet I was on it put my body in ketosis and my body ate the fat as fuel. I notice the healthier
I eat the better I feel, however its hard not to eat some of the bad things. I am currently
seeing a nutritionist, and I am sure she can help me understand this even more. I have also
decided to start my diet up again since the past holidays have made it hard to stay on track.
Standard guidance says eat lower in fat/carbs and measure your portions. But I found that
there is more to your body’s needs. Believe it or not I never realized how important drinking
plenty of water is. I also learned that certain foods really are not bad for you and has to be
taken in moderation as everything else. For me, the word nutrient is what your body absorbs
from your daily nutrition. I understand that we do not always get the daily amount, which is
why supplementation is highly advised.I do not think that the scientific definitions are
consistent with everyday use of these words. We have to keep in mind that the standards of
nutrition and nutrient vary from person to person. Everyone has a different understanding
and method for what works according to their needs and lifestyle. It can be a challenge to
define these terms as recommendations are every changing. My knowledge of nutrients vs
nutrition is very lacking. I thought that nutrition was what you would intake into your body
and that the nutrient is what you got out of it. In my everyday life, I know that I should be
better when it comes to my nutrition. I try hard to be pretty healthy, but my eating habits
would not be considered the best since I am pretty picky when it comes to food. This would
be when I should probably take vitamins and supplements to make up what I am lacking
from not getting the proper nutrition from the foods I chose to eat or not eat. My hope
coming from this course to not only learn something new, but also help lead me to a
healthier lifestyle. I can exercise all I want, but if I do not eat properly to help fuel my body
it really isn't going to do me any good. This is were nutrition and nutrients will come into
play. I think I have an idea and once I complete this course I should be on a better track to a
healthier lifestyle. The words nutrient and nutrition have two different meanings but similar
in some aspects. What I think these two words mean in nutrient more environmental as in
we get our vitamins from the sun, plants and hydration from lakes and rivers. Nutrition is
our personal diets as in what we put into out bodies and what we avoid from putting into out
bodies. Our body benefits from both of these words as in we need vitamins, water and food
in order to survive. Scientifically both of these two words are a part of our everyday life and
are very important to our health. In some ways we can't have one with out the other, because
we get some of our nutrient from the food we eat. To live a healthy life we must eat clean,
exercises a feed out body all the nutrients it is required to have. I do not know much but I do
have an idea on how these words work a part in our every day life. Based on my exposure
so far, in my own words I feel nutrition helps us to recognize what we should and should not
put into our bodies. It allows us to see everything we are putting into our body. Nutrition
allows us to be better aware of food choices on what we will consume. Nutrition plays a
huge role in the human body. Without the proper nutrition it can cause health issues that can
affect our body and lifestyle.
Nutrients is a type of chemical that is made to be absorbed into the human body. Anything
that can not be abosorbed is not a nutrient. Water and vitamins are essential nutrients of the
body that do not require chemical breakdowns. Nutrition is the nourishment itself, while
nutrients are the components that give you energy. I feel the world is always evolving. If
people do the work and follow proper guidelines, I feel the words will be consistent with the
scientific definitions. People do what works for them, but that may not always be what is
best. Everyone's body type is made different, so with the two words, people need to take
different measures. Understanding and knowledge can make everything easier when it
comes to the human body's nutrition and nutrients. Based on my exposure so far I think
"nutrient" and "nutrition" is having healthy eating habits or even a diet. Thats what comes to
mind when I hear those two words. However, they do have great differences nutrition is
what you are taking in and nutrients is the healthy foods your body need to provide the basic
requirements that are not produced by the body. Based on this week reading I do not think
the everyday use of these two words might be consistent with scientific definitions. The
reason I do not think so because I asked several people what they thought and majority think
of these two words as diet and healthy eating. In the text it doesn’t just describe healthy
eating habits but what you are consuming and how it can effective in our body. How healthy
eating can lead to good energy and healthy weight. Honestly I didn't know lot of the things I
read about and I'm excited to learn more and hopefully it can help me stay on track with
making better eating habits.
