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9)Basics of Nutrition Flashcards

1
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What term refers to carbohydrates that contain three or more simple carbohydrate molecules?

A

Polysaccharides

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What term refers to carbohydrate-lipid complexes that are also good water binders?

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Mucopolysaccharides

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3
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How are nonessential amino acids different from other amino acids?

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They can be synthesized by the body and can’t be obtained from diet

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4
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What is another name for alpha-linoleic acid, a type of “good” polyunsaturated fat that may decrease cardiovascular diseases?

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omega-3 fatty acids

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What is the term for, thinning of the bones caused by the reabsorption of calcium into the bones?

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Osteoporosis

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6
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What are proteins?

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Chains of amino acid molecules

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What is the commercial name for the vitamin-A derivative retinoic acids?

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Retin-A

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What is the vitamin from which tretinoin ( used for collagen synthesis, hyper pigmentation, and acne.) is derived?

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Vitamin A

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9
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What is one of the functions of the antioxidant vitamin A?

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10
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What is another name for vitamin C?

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Ascorbic acid

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11
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What does adenosine triphosphate do?

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Provides energy to cells and converts energy to carbon dioxide

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12
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What forms the building blocks of protein?

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Amino acids

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13
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What is the term for clogging and hardening of the arteries?

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Arteriosclerosis

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14
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What food contains the greatest abundance of bioflavonoids?

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Citrus fruits

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15
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What are measures of heat unit, used to measure food energy for the body?

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Calories

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What are compounds that break down sugars and supply body energy?

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Carbohydrates

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17
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What term refers to sugars made up of two simple sugars, such as lactose and sucrose?

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Disaccharides

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18
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What are catalysts that break down complex food molecules?

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Enzymes

19
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What type of vitamin is riboflavin?

A

Vitamin B

20
Q

What mineral serves the function of forming and maintaining teeth and bone?

A

Calcium

21
Q

What mineral is required for energy use, water balance, and molecular movement?

A

Potassium

22
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What mineral is required for energy release and protein synthesis?

A

Magnesium

23
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What mineral moves carbon dioxide, regulates water levels, and transports materials through cell membranes?

A

Sodium

24
Q

What is NOT an important reasons for estheticians to develop and use good health habits?

A

Seeking superficial approval

25
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How often should you exercise for 30 minutes in order to maintain good health habits?

A

three times a week

26
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Was is true of water?

A

It is the one essential nutrients no person can live without

27
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What are fats?

A

Macronutrients used to produce energy in the body

28
Q

What has been added to a food product if it is labeled as fortified?

A

One or more vitamins

29
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What is glycosaminoglycan?

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30
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What is hypoglycemia?

A

Water-binding substance between the fibers of the dermis

31
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What is the common name for linoleic acid, which is used to make important hormones?

A

Omega-6

32
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What is true of macro nutrients?

A

They make up the largest part of the nutrition we take in

33
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What is true of micro nutrients?

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Micronutrients have no calories or nutritional value

34
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What term refers to inorganic materials that are required for many reactions of the cells and the body?

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Minerals

35
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What term refers to carbohydrates made up of one basic sugar unit?

A

Monosaccharides

36
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What is a common name fore vitamin D?

A

Sunshine vitamin

37
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What is the scientific name for vitamin E?

A

Tocopherol

38
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What body function is aided by vitamin k?

A

Blood coagulation

39
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What is a function pf the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)?

A

Regulating nutrition-related affairs

40
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What is the governmental agency that issues the recommended nutritional guideline MyPlate?

A

(USDA) United States Department of Agriculture

41
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What are recommended dietary allowance?

A

Government issued measurements for amounts of foods we should eat

42
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What type of vitamin is niacin?

A

Vitamin B

43
Q

What material contributes to body tissue formation and gives strength to keratin?

A

Sulphur

44
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What mineral is commonly used in toothpaste because it contributes to bone and teeth formation?

A

Fluoride

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