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04a. Nutrients Flashcards

1
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BMI

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body mass index

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LDLs

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low density lipoproteins

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3
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HDLs

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high density lipoproteins

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4
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CVD

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cardiovascular disease

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5
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Energy dense

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foods high in energy and low in nutrients

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Nutrient dense foods

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foods high in nutrients

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Adipose tissue

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fats stored around the body

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8
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Describe positive energy balance

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more energy taken in than used

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9
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Describe negative energy balance

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more energy used than taken in

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10
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HTN

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hypertension

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11
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saturated fats

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energy dense fats

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12
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BGL

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Blood glucose levels

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13
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CVA

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cerebrovascular accident

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14
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Hyperglycaemia

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high blood sugar levels

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15
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Hypoglycaemia

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low blood sugar leveks

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16
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Overweight

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BMI of 25 - 29.9

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17
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Obese

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BMI 30+

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18
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What is gestational diabetes

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diabetes when pregnant

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19
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Describe Impaired glucose regulation

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Also known as insulin resistance, this occurs when the cells become resistant to the action of insulin, preventing glucose from being absorbed by the cells therefore they remain in the bloodstream leading to high BGL.

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What is insulin?

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hormone responsible for regulation of blood glucose

21
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What is the role of the pancreas?

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the organ responsible for insulin production

22
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What does the term satiety mean?

A

feeling full

23
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What is arrythmia?

A

irregular heart rate

24
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What is tachycardia?

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abnormally fast heart rate

25
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What is bradycardia

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abnormally slow heart rate

26
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What are food examples of fibre?

A

Fruit
Wholegrains

27
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What are food examples of Low GI foods?

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Wholegrains
Lentils

28
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What does Haemoglobin/RBC do?

A

Carry oxygen in blood

29
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What foods are high in iron?

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tofu, red meats, soybeans, dark green leafy vegetables

30
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What is iron deficient anaemia?

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Low red blood cell count (insufficient haemoglobin)
causing a lack of oxygen travelling to body’s organs.

31
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What results from low red blood cell count (insufficient haemoglobin)
causing a lack of oxygen travelling to body’s organs.

A

Iron deficient anaemia

32
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What foods are high in dairy?

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cheese, milk, yoghurt, green leafy vegetables

33
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What is osteoporosis?

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decreased bone denisty –> more porous and weak bone structure = increase risk of fractures

34
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What is Type 2 Diabetes?

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strain on pancreas = inability to release insulin effectively to regulate blood glucose levels

35
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What is CVD?

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Cardiovascular disease = increased strain on heart

36
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What is malnutrition?

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Lack of nutrient intake

37
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What is obesity?

A

Excess adipose tissue

38
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What is Australian Dietary Guideline 1?

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To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drink to meet your energy needs.

39
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What Australian Dietary guideline states
To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drink to meet your energy needs.

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40
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What is Australian Dietary guideline number 2?

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Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five food groups every day. (vegetables, fruit, cereals, meats/fish/eggs, dairy). Drink plenty of water.

41
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What Australian Dietary Guideline states;
Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five food groups every day. (vegetables, fruit, cereals, meats/fish/eggs, dairy). Drink plenty of water.

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What is Australian Dietary Guideline 3

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Limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugar. Limit alcohol intake.

43
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What Australian Dietary Guideline states;
Limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugar. Limit alcohol intake.

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44
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What is Australian dietary guideline 4?

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Encourage, support and promote breast feeding.

45
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What Australian dietary guidelines states;
Encourage, support and promote breast feeding.

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46
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What is Australian dietary guideline 5?

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Care for your food; prepare and store it safely.

47
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What Australian dietary guideline states;
Care for your food; prepare and store it safely.

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