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Stannous Containing tin
DISACCHARIDE TWO MONOSACCHARIDES COMBINED
Macronutrients Carbs Fats Proteins
HDL GOOD OR BAD? GOOD
Eicosanoids Metabolically active chemicals synthesized from fatty acids. These chemicals have powerful physiological effects, including relaxing blood vessels and promoting blood clotting.
Mesoderm voluntary muscles, bones, cardiovascular & excretory system
VLDL Very low density lipoproteinsynthersized by the livertransports newly made tryglecerides and cholesterol and any leftover dietart lipids
Overwieght over the standard wieght range
niacin deficiency can result in.. pellagra...determitidis
disaccharides double sugars sucrose (table sugar), maltose (made from starch), lactose must be converted into monosaccharides by sucrase, maltase and lactase
Proto-Oncogenes 100 the the human genome
HDL "Good Cholesterol"Synthersized by the liver and intestineTransfer cholesterol from body's dying cells and plaque to the liver for excretionHigher levels are associated with lower risk of CVD
cells-tissue-organs-organ system-organism organization of the body
Appetite Emotional sensation associated with desire for certain food.
cornea the transparent membrane covering the outside of the eye
eating disorders not yet classified are what percentage 50%
are soluble fibers(pectins, gums, and mucilages), fermented by bacteria in large intestine? yes
lost from body during GI bleeding Iron
Riboflavin sources spinach, broccoli, cottage cheese, fortified cerals
essential fatty acids linoleic (omega 6) & linolenic (omega 3)
Lymphocytes produced in bone marrowModified by thymus T-cells only responded to antigens on the surface mediated immunitymodified by the bone marrow B-cells: humoral fluid = immunity
Sterols Multi-ringed structure. Doesn't have a glycerol backboneWaxy substanceFound in animal foods
4 how many kcals are in proteins?
Vitamin A Help vision (light/dark contrast, prevent nightblindness). Makes mucus in eye (dry eye = xerophthalmia. Helps cardiovascular disease prevention, lung and oral cancer.Sources: Liver, fish oil, spinach, milk, eggs.Also a hormone. Liver/kidneys essential in synthesis
fruit a natural source of a simple carb
lacto-ovo vegetarian no red meat, chicken or fish
what is the primary form of sugar? sucrose
How many nutrients does your body need? Six
Thirst is the primary regulator of fluid intake   T/F T???
Type 2x&2A Fiber white; low myoglobin& mitochondria, mostly aerobic, glycolitic FAST TWITCHx=dark meata=light meat (intermediate fiber)
celiac disease reaction to gluten gliadin in gluten is possible toxin that damages villi in intestine (flattens them) but is reversible lab tests indicate malnutrition other grains to use: rice, corn, sorghum
Nonnutritive sweeteners Products that are sometimes referred to as alternative sweeteners or sugar substitutes. They are synthetic and do not provide food energy.
carcinogens bind DNA and other critical cellular targetscritical gene targets involved in cell growth
When serotonin levels are low, the body craves ________ carbs
95% Percentage of dietary fat that is absorbed
amino acids building blocks for protein. Amino group contains the nitrogen   20 amino acids == countless proteins
carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids nutrients that provide energy
Food Allergens Components that trigger immune system. Highly sensitive people can have reaction triggered just by being in same room.
5 components of fitness a. Cardiovascular     b. Muscular endurance     c. Muscular strength      d. Flexibility     e. Body composition
which is incorrect about flexibility? C increases muscle mass
Fat-soluble vitamins Vitamins that are insoluble in water, can be stored in the body for long periods of time, and do not need to be consumed daily.
Aluminum is cariogenic? T/F True..... by increasing the effect of fluoride  Aluminum seems to be harmful in high doses but increase the cariogenic effect of fluoride.
DVs Daily Values -- on food labels. Lists contain fiber, proteins, vitamins, minerals (in recommended dietary allowances form) and cholesterol, fat, calories and sodium (in upper limits/daily maximums form)
nutrient a substance in food that your body needs to keep you healthy.
LD50 Acute Toxicity: Feed to animals to see what single dose will kill half the animals in 2 weeks. Low dose = bad
_____ is the average amount of a nutrient required for good health. EAR
Prevention of Rancidity Use of partially hydronated oils (trans fats!) Addition of Vitamin ESynthetic antioxidants: BHA and BHT
What is the female athlete triad Disordered EatingAmenorrhea- diminished hormones (loss of menstrual cycle)Osteoporosis- diminished bone density(it is when body fat is less than 17%
liver production of bile to aid in fat digestion and absorption
Difference between simple/complex carbs? simple are easier to process
nutrition facts title of the information panel that is required on mot foods
binge drinking is 5 or more drinks in one sitting
if you smoke, there is an increased need for? vitamin C
USDA recommendations: fat total fat intake of 20-35% of calories, most from poly- and monounsaturated fatty acids less than 10% of cal from saturated fatty acids less than 300mg/day of cholesterol avoid trans fatty acids and saturated fats 6 tsp of oils daily  
Thermal Effect of Food energy needed for digestion, transport and absorption of nutrients
what diet would an obese client need? calorie restricted diet
Protein Nitrogen balance protein is 16% ntirgoen proteins gms x .16 == nitrogen gms     nitrogen in == nitrogen out (balance)     nitrogen in > nitrogen out (+ nitrogen balance) needed for growth, and prengancy   nitrogen in < nitrogen out (- nitrogen balance) inadequate calories, poor quality protein, illness)
•Sugar (free, no added)•Calories (free, low)•Fiber (high, food source, added)•Cholesterol (free, low, reduced)•Sodium (free, low, light) comparative and absolute nutrient claims
EXCESS/DEFICIENCIES FOR VITAMINS: Vitamin D, THIAMIN Vitamin D Excess: Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. Hypervitaminosis D (overabsorption of calcium from the intestines as well as calcium loss from bones) Deficiency: Rickets (bones not mineralized in children) Osteomalacia (adult equivalent of Rickets) this can lead to Osteoporosis Thiamin (B1) Excess: Unknown Deficiency: Beriberi (loss of appetite and weight loss, memory loss, and confusion) Alcoholism can lead to Beriberi and also Wernickle-Korsaoff syndrome (Brain disorder of which memory loss can be permanent)  
What influence does dehydration have on performance · Hydration Imbalance ○ Decrease performance in anaerobic muscular endurance events. > 20-30 sec. ○ WHY? ○ Most severe in aerobic endurance performance ○ Effects seen with as little as 1-2% loss of body weight· Decrease in Performance ○ Proportional to the degree of dehydration
what is a main source of vitamin D vitamin d milk
results of carbohydrate metabolism glucose in blood (can be catabolized for energy or anabolized as glycogen) excesses stored as fat
what is NPO diet? food and fluid is phrohibited (nothing by mouth)
What are some problems associated with being overweight? sleep disturbances, gallbladder disease, complication in pregnancy
bicarbonate (pancreas and small intestine) neutralizes stomach acid when it reaches the small intestine
What is osteoporosis? It is a disease characterized by low bone mass, deterioration of bone tissue, fragile bones leading to bone fractures, compaction of bone; decreased height, shortening and hunching of the spine, dowager's hump. The bone tissue is more porous and thinner.
2 Types of cholesterol HDL -- Good. Helps remove cholesterol from blood by escorting to liver for secretion. High levels protect against heart disease.LDL -- Bad. More cholesterol than HDL, can form plaque. Antioxidants can be used to reduce oxidation of LDL (E and especially C).
which is a physiological effect of alcohol D all of the above
What does cooking do to WSV? Usually causes them to lose/destory them; refer to steaming or microwaving
Absorption of fat solubles go to lymph system to subclavian vein to heart   CELLS PICK UP NUTRIENTS DIRECTLY FROM BLOOD
Chornic effects of excessive vit ingestion tests; high doses for several months   vit A .... 10x RDA ...headache....hair loss and enlarged spleen     vit D...4x RDA...hypercademia...calcificaiton of soft tissue and kidney failure   vit C....1000mg (RDA 75mg)....dirrahea...bladder and kidney stones, and rebound scurvy    niacin...100-300 mg (RDA 14-16mg)....flushing...liver damage   B6...2000mg (RDA 180-200mg)...lose sense of balance, numbness in hands and feet.....severe sensory nueropathy, and perioval numbness    
What happens in other minerals that are needed for plant growth are low in the soil Decreased production, not decreased nutrients
What are good sources of calcium? Skim milk, low-fat cheese, nonfat yogurt, and green leafy vegetables.
bulimia which is not true? c feeling good and feelings of power after binge eating
The institute of med (IOM) has established ULs for copper, manganese, chromium, and molybdenum?   T/F False Due to the lack of data
Monoglycerides and Fatty Acids What fats are broken down into in the body
What does it take to lose a pound Adipose tissue =3500 kcals/lbsFat storage (adipose + supporting lean tissues) 3300 kcals/lbsmust have energy deficit of 2700-3500 kcal to lose a point per week
What is the primary function of insulin? To control transport of glucose into the muscles and fat cells
what is antibody is a protein that does what? helps protect body from something attacking the immune system
nutrients have 3 functions what are they? provide energy for body process and movementprovide structural material for body tissuesregulate body processes
•Preferred fuel (brain and RBC- red blood cell)•New RDA= 130 grams per day (based in energy needs of the brain)•Recommended that 60% (45-65%) of calories come from CHO •Recommended that no more than 10% (25%) of calories come from simple CHO Why carbohydrates are needed for the body?
what is the purpose of glucose   serves as a source of fuel for the cells
What are the major food sources of calcium? Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, bok choy, broccolie, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, chinese cabbage kale, kohlrabi mustard greens, breads, cakes/cookies, crackers.
Why should you eat a vary of foods from the same food group? Varying foods within a food group helps you het different nutrients.
What affects the rate of absorption of alcohol? The food in the stomach slows down absorption
nonessential nutrient
Vitamin C . Scurvy
Moderation: Moderate…? Not eliminate
What is chyme? Partially Digested
what starts splitting monosaccharides? hydrolysis
Promotes Circulation Has antibacterial effect.
phytochemicals non nutrient compounds in plants found to be carinogenic in vitro but not in vivo
Potassium Toxicity muscle weaknessvomitingirregular heart beat
disaccharides pairs of single sugar units
Religion Is not verifiable or reproducible
Binging triggers -stress, conflict, frequent dieting
calcium gluconate used to treat milk fever
53. The appearance of vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms may be delayed due to high intake of supplements of a. Folate
alpha tocopherol the active vitamin E compound
enzyme that hydrolyzes maltose into two glucose molecules. Produces in and located on the absorptive surface of the brush border cells, hydrolyzes maltose into glucose molecules maltase
What mineral assists in immune functions, wound healing, sperm production, taste perception, fetal development, and growth and development in children? zinc
what gives us the most energy? fats
Obesity A condition characterized by excess body fat. It is defined as a body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or greater
Reducing hunger and enhancing satiety: With Fat its easy to? overconsume kcals
Vitamin B1 men 19 1.2mgwomen 1.1 mg
fat soluble vitamins require bile for absorption
protein absorption small intestine lining enzymes, carboxy peptidase-all to amino acids blood goes to liver
Manganize AI Sources: whole grains, dried fruit, nuts, greenleafy veggiesMen = 2.3 mg/dayWomen = 1.8 mg/day
179. Which of the following is the richest source of iodine? a. Seafood
The name of the substance that ??, lubricates and protects the part of the body named above is called what? saliva
heme the iron holding part of the hemoglobin and myoglobin proteins. 40% in meat, fish and poultry is bound into heme. other 60% is non-heme.
ENTEROHEPATIC CIRCULATION definition a continual recycling of compounds between the small intestine and the liver; bile acids are one example of a recycled compound
bone metabolism -low blood Ca concentration triggers parathyroid gland to secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) -PTH stimulates kidneys to retain Ca and produce active vitamin D -Vitamin D causes increased absorption of Ca from the gut. Ca reabsorption from the bone is also stimulated.
organic carbon containing. four of the six classes of nutrients are organic: carbohydrate, fat, protein, and vitamins. stsricly speaking, organic compounds include only those made by living things and do not include carbon dioxide and a few carbon salts.
a major sterol is regular sugar intake causes
Potassium (1600-2000 mg)functions: major ion of intracellular fluid
Six examples of energy dense foods? -fruits -vegetables -whole grains -legumes -lean protein -low-fat dairy products
glucagon a hormone from the pancreas that stimulates the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream
nutritionist masters or doctorate degree in foods and nutrition
fibers include all of the following except galactose
AI Adequate Intake. Insufficient info to set an RDA. the average amount of a nutrient that appears suffcient
White Adipose Store excess E at TG in unilocularadipocyte• Release free fatty acids (FFA) when needed
As a general rulem what minimum number of kcalories per day is necessary to ensure nutritional adequacy in an eating pan for reducing body weight? 1200
wasting loss of body weight; sign of actue, severe PEM; defined as > 2 SD's below mean weight for height
KILOCALORIE (kcal) definition Heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1000 grams (1 L) of water 1 degree Celsius; also written as Calories.
Bile is synthesized by:   A. the gall baladder B. the duodenum C. the liver D. mucus neck cells E. all of the above C. the liver
digestive system the body system composed of organs that break down complex food particles into smaller, absorbable products. The digestive tract and alimentary canal are names for the tubular organs that extend from the mouth to the anus. The whole system including the pancreas, liver and gall bladder
Total Iron Binding Capacity(TIBC) Iron binding sites on transferrin
Body components in order genes, tissues, organs body systems
basic food in diet is grain and ceral group
Complementary proteins A combination of plant and animal protein to make a complete protein. Ex. rice and beans, cereal w/milk.
bod pod uses air displacement to measure body composition.
3 types of digestive processes - mechanical - chemical - enzymatic
nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism is due to inadequate calcium and all meat diets
ADF (acid detergent fiber potion of feed that contains cellulose, lignin, and silica
129. Which of the following features do vitamins C and E share? a. Both function as antioxidants
the body generates water during the: breakdown of energy nutrients.
Insulin effects on the liver -causes increased transcription of glucose transporter -moves glucose transporter to the cell membrane -activates enzyme that synthesizes glycogen -de-activates glycogen's catabolic enzyme
What do "good" grains contain? "Good" grains contain: Folate, Riacin, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Iron, Magnesium and Fiber.
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what is the average lifespan of red blood cells four months
Factors Affecting Nutrition -ability to acquire and prepare food, knowledge, swallowing impairment, discomfort during eating, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, excessive intake of calories, inflammation or obstruction of GI tract, diabetes mellitus, culture, cost, age
rda for nutrients is generally adequate for most healthy people
Which of the following risk factors for disease may be modified by diet? Low HDL level
Four of the B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid) essential to oxidation/reduction reactions from which energy is obtained via glycolysis, the tricarboxylic acid and pentose pathways.
mechanisms by which FA's affect functioning of membrane proteins 1) "fluid" environment enhances membrane-bound pt mobility 2) modification of fct by post-translational covalent bonding of lipid 3) FA's may be substrates for syntehsis of bioactive metabolites including eicosanoids and lipid peroxides
What triggers a rise in LDL cholesterol in the blood? saturated and trans fat
What are nutritional recommendations for xerostomia associated with cancer? Choose wet, moist foods, avoid alcohol, try synthetic saliva, maintain good mouth care, tart/sour foods stimulate saliva production
Glycemic Index is influenced by? amount of starch, fiber, processing, structure, and presence of other macronutrients
Pellagra is...and why does this disease occur? a disease characterized by inflammation of the skin, diarrhea, and eventual mental incapacity, results from an insufficient amount of vitamin niacin in the diet.
Arginine deficiency causes a failure in the urea cycle pathway leading to toxic accumulations of ammonia. Arginine deficiency has been noted in cats fed certain casein-based enteral formulas with marginal arginine concentrations
What are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes? Symptoms: excessive urination, thirst, hunger, weight loss, frequent infections of skin, gums, or urinary tract, vision disturbances, pain in legs, feet, fingers, slow healing of cuts and bruises, itching, drowsiness, Chronic inflammation of body tissues, high blood glucose level
What drugs cause impairment of salivary flow, causing dry mouth, along with a sour metallic taste Drugs such as Tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline (Elavil).
What is the basic unit of carbohydrate? contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
The Typical North American Diet: how much of the fats is from animal fats? 60 % from animal fats
the best advice for a person with osteoarthritus might be to lose weighct, if overweight
What are the component of the gastric juices? Hydrochloric Acid, Pepsin, Gastric Lipase, Mucus
Carbohydrate absorbed after a meal is stored:   A. in the gut B. in the bloodstream C. in the liver and muscle D. it's not stored because it isn't absorbed until it is needed C. in the liver and muscle
Carbohydrate Needs: Recommendations - RDA is? 130 g/d for adults – adequate energy for brain and central nervous system
Why protein intake for athletes, and how much -helps replenish glycogen -4 g protein for every 10 g carbs -too high can increase diuresis (loss of body water)
why does fat provide more energy? because the bonds in fat molecules are easily oxidized and result in more ATP.
Vit B1 (thiamine) function and dx *coNZ pyrophosphate - role in carb and a.a. intermediary metabolism* wet beriberi: high output cardiac failureanddry beriberi: peripheral neuropathy, atrophy in mm wernicke-korsakoff syn: (alcoholism) - hemorrhagic lesions in mamillary bodies, confu
How does insulin work to decrease blood glucose? -insulin causes glucose to be taken up by the muscle and adipose tissue -changes actions of intracellular machinery -causes it to be stored as fat -insulin activates glycogen synthetase and deactivates glycogen phosphoryalse this takes it in the cells and stores it in glycogen
What is the role that the liver plays in digestion and absorption of nutrients? 1. Produces Bile 2. Filters Blood (removes toxins)
If you don't spend much time in the sun... 1. You should consume more vitamin D2 or D3 2. You will be vitamin D deficient 3. Your skin will get darker, allowing you to produce vitamin D more efficiently 4. It has no effect on the amount of active vita 1. You should consume more vitamin D2 or D3