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12. preventative nutrition Flashcards

1
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examples of supplements antioxidants

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ACES and zinc

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2
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what does cotisol do and where is it from

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from the adrenal glands, it is sent out to increase blood sugar levels, and is an immunosuppressant

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low HCL can cause:

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acid reflux, compromised protein digestion because pepsin isn’t being activated, helps kill microbes that are in out bodies which will lower immunity and dysbiosis

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4
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what does the spleen do

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breaks down old damaged blood cells

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what does the thymus do

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regulates WBC functions

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the role of the immune system

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WBC, macrophages- first at the scene, display their pathogens to activate T cells and B cells

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bile salts are excreted from the liver and gall bladder in order to :

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emulsify fats

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cysteine function

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detoxification and chelation

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cysteine food sources

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meat, dairy, eggs, red peppers, garlic, onions, broccoli, brussel sprouts

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selenium foods

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brazil nuts, fish, whole grains

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methionine food sources

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sesame seeds, brazil nuts, fish

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12
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function of selenium

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detox, antioxidant, anti cancer, thyroid health

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13
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methionine functions

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detox, fat metabolism, antioxidant

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14
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manganese function

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connective tissue health

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15
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manganese food sources

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whole grains, legumes

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16
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zinc functions

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cofactor; immune system, skin and vision health, systhesis of cholestoerol, protein and fats

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zinc food sources

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meat, whole grains, nuts and seeds

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potassium food sources

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whole grains, avocado, apricots, cantaloupe, parsley, daldelion greens

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chromium food sources

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potato, whole grains, carrots, apples

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20
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chromium function

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fat metabolism, blood glucose stabilization

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21
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potassium function

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acid-base balance, nerve conduction and muscle function

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22
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vitamin E function

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antioxidant, anit inflam, decreases blood thickness

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23
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magnesium food sources

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whole grains, dark leafy greens,

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magnesium function

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cofactor, smooth muscle relaxation, detox and chelation, calcium balance

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vit E food sources

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nuts and seeds

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vit C function

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collagen formation, antioxidant, immune system, fat metabolism, iron absorption, detox and chelation

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inositol function

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fat metabolism

28
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inositol food sources

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whole grains, legumes, cataloupe

29
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B12 functions

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nervous system, and DNA formation

30
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choline function

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emulsifies fat, cell membrane health

31
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B1, B3, B6, biotin, folate funciton

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co factors, carbohydrate metabolism, fat and protein metabolism, blood formation

32
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vit A food sources

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liver, carrots, sweet potato,

33
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vit A function

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immune system, skin

34
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B1, B3, B6, biotin, folate food sources

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whole grains, meat and fish, sesame, pumplin, flax and sunflower seeds

35
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3 main symptoms of diabetes

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  1. excessive urination 2. excessive thirst 3. increase in appetite
36
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sources of phytosterol (plant cholesterol) which helps internal balance

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soy, eggplant, okra, almonds

37
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why are statin drugs (for lowering cholesterol) bad for you

A

they will deplete CoQ10 (an antioxidant) involved in energy pathways, converting energy into ATP

38
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bile is high in cholesterol?

A

yes

39
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70% of cholesterol comes form ______ 30% from______

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the liver, diet

40
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cholesterol makes up:

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nerve cells in the myelin sheath, and cell membranes and hormones (hence a good communication molecule of the body)

41
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LDL

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bad cholesterol- takes cholesterol form the liver to the cells and tissue. Very unstable, will contribute to free radical oxidative damage in the vessels

42
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HDL

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good cholesterol- takes cholesterol from the cells back to the liver- smooth molecule that will pass through the vessels not getting stuck or causing any damage

43
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saturated fats

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stable but pro inflammatory except coconut oil

44
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sources of sat fats

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animal fats, eggs, meat, butter, dairy

45
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prostaglandins are

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made from the fat of the cell membranes, hormone like molecules that have a localized effect. They will be either pro or inflammatory depending on what fatty acids are available in the fat membranes

46
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athrosclerosis is

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the narrowing of arteries

47
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joint health

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hydration, electolyte balance, EFAs

48
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ligaments attach

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bone to bone

49
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where does uric acid come from?

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protein breakdown. One of the waste products of protein metabolism

50
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what does synovial fluid do

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it is inside the synovial joints. It helps to lubricate the joints to not wear and tear

51
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gout

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a build up of uric acid. It will crystallize and build up in your blood and gets lodged in these small vessels around small joints around the feet because of gravity

52
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ankylosing spondylitis

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narrowing of the lumbar spine, low back pain most consistently, decreased lumbar mobility

53
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lupus

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affects connective tissue, butterfly rash on face, other organ involvement mainly kidney and lungs

54
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rheumatoid arthritis

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inflam reaction to joints, heat, pain, red, swellin, a lot of time symmetrically in the body

55
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why is exercise important for glycogen stores

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muscle cells will take up glucose independently of insulin. cells wont get overburdened by insulin influx at this time

56
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soluble fibre

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will soak up water, can bind to toxins for elimination, more directly valuable to blood sugar regulation

57
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insoluble fibre

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will pass right through you. Like a broom to sweep out the colon

58
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glucose is stored in the body as:

A

glycogen

59
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2 types of carbs

A

simple/monosaccharides, complex/ polysaccharides

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