ATI - Nutrition Chapters 1-6? Flashcards
Nutrients absorbed in the diet determine to a large degree, the _____ of the body.
health
Deficiencies or _____ can contribute to a poor state of health.
excesses
______ nutrients are those that the body cannot manufacture, and the absence of _____ nutrients can cause deficiency diseases.
essential
essential
Components of nutritive sources
carbs fiber protein lipids (fats) vitamins minerals electrolytes water
Carbohydrates, fats, and _____ are all energy-yielding nutrients.
proteins
_______ are developed by the Institute of Medicine’s Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes.
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
The _______ was replaced with the DRIs in the mid-1990s.
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDAs)
The DRIs are comprised of four reference values.
RDAs
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
Adequate Intake (AI)
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
All carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and _____.
oxygen
CHO
The main function of ______ is to provide energy for the body.
carbs
The average minimum amount of carbs needed to fuel the brain is _____ a day.
130 g
Median carbohydrate intake is _____ a day in men aged 20 years and older and _____ in women in the same age range.
296 g - men
256 g - women
The acceptable macronutrient distribution range for carbs is ______ of calories.
45% to 65%
Carbs provide energy for ______ and help to regulate protein and fat metabolism.
cellular work
______ are essential for normal cardiac and CNS functioning.
Carbs
Carbohydrates are classified according to the number of ______ units making up their structure.
saccharide
simple cabohydrates
monosaccharides
simple carbohydrate examples
glucose, fructose, galactose
disaccharides
simple carbohydrates
examples of disaccharides
sucrose, lactose, maltose
complex carbhohyrates
polysaccharides
examples of polysaccharides
starch, fiber, and glycogen
The _____ converts fructose and galatose into glucose, which is then released in the bloodstream. This elevates _____ levels, which causes the release of insulin from the pancreas.
liver
blood glucose
With insulin production, glucose is moved out of the ______ into cells in order to meet energy needs.
bloodstream
The body digests ____ of starch within 1 to 4 hours after ingestion. Digestion occurs mainly in the ______ using pancreatic amylase to reduce complex carbs into disaccharides.
95%
small intestine
______ is the stored carbohydrate energy source found in the liver and muscles. It is a vital source of backup energy , but is only available in limited supply.
glycogen
To maintain expected glucose levels between meals, glucose is released through the breakdown of _____
liver glycogen
Digestible carbs provide ___ cal/g of energy.
4
Fiber is categorized as a ____.
carb
Dietary fiber is the substance in plant foods that is _______.
indigestible
Types of dietary fiber
pectin
gum
cellulose
oligosaccharides
Fiber is important for proper bowel elimination. It adds ___ to the feces and stimulates peristalsis to ease elimination
bulk
Studies show fiber helps to lower ______ and lessen the incidence of intestinal cancers.
cholesterol
Total fiber AI is ____ for women and _____ for men.
25 g/day - women
38 g/day - men
The function of ______ is to provide the basic energy for cells.
monosaccharides
The function of ______ is energy, it also aids in calcium and phosphorus absorption (lactose)
disaccharides
The function of _____ is energy storage and digestive aid.
polysaccharides
Galatose is found in ____.
milk
Glucose is found in ____.
corn syrup
Fructose is found in _____.
fruits
Sucrose is found in _____.
table sugar
Lactose is found in _____.
milk sugar
Maltose is found in _____.
malt sugar
Starches are found in ____, _____ and root vegetables.
grains and legumes
Fiber is found in ______, fruits, and vegetables.
grains
Proteins are provided by plant and ____ sources.
animal
______ are formed by linking amino acids in various combinations for specific use by the body.
proteins
There are three types of proteins, each obtained from the diet in various ways.
complete
incomplete
complementary
_____ proteins from animal sources and soy, contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids.
complete
______ proteins, generally from plant sources, contain all nine essential amino acids. However, one or more of the amino acids is not adequate for protein synthesis.
incomplete
______ proteins are food sources that are incomplete proteins eaten alone, but together are equivalent to a complete protein. It is not necessary to consume complementary proteins at the same time to form a complete protein; instead, consuming a variety of ______ proteins over the course of the day is sufficient.
complementary
complementary
Proteins have many metabolic functions (5)
tissue-building and maintenance balance of nitrogen and water backup energy support of metabolic processes -nitrogen balance -transportation of nutrients, other vital substances support of the immune system
Three main factors that influence the body’s requirement for protein.
tissue growth needs
quality of the dietary protein
added needs due to illness
The RDA of protein for healthy adults is _____.
0.8 g/kg
Protein’ acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for adults is ________ of total calories.
10% to 35%
_______ can lead to protein energy malturition (PEM).
Underconsumption
Kwashiorkor and marasmus are two disorders cause by extreme __________. These serious disorders are caused by a lack of protein ingestion, or lack of protein metabolism.
PEM
Protein Energy Malnutrition
Vegan diets can lack vitamin ____ because it does not naturally occur in plants.
B12
Protein provides ____ cal/g of energy.
4
The chemical group of fats is called ____,
lipids
Fats (lipids) are available from many sources
dark meat
poultry skin
dairy foods
added oils (margarine, butter, shortening, oils, lard)
Fat is an _____ nutrient for the body.
essential
______ serves as a concentrated form of stored energy for the body and supplies important tissue needs.
Fat
Fat supplies energy for (6)
Hormone production structural material for cell walls protective padding for vital organs insulation to maintain body temperature covering for nerve fibers aid in the absorption of fat soluble vitamins
Fats are divided into three categories:
triglycerides
phospholipids
sterols
Triglycerides are further comprised of _____, which include saturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids.
fatty acids
_____ total 98% of fat in food.
triglycerides
Triglyerides combine with _____ to supply energy to the body, allow fat soluble vitamin transport, and form adipose tissue that protects internal organs.
glycerol
____ fatty acids are solid at room temperature, and are found primarily in animal sources
saturated fatty acids
______ fatty acids, including monosaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids are usually from plant sources and help reduce health risks.
unsaturated
Sources of ______ fatty acids include olives, canola oil, avocado, peanuts, and other nuts.
monosaturated
Sources of _______ fatty acids include corn, wheat germ, soybean, safflower, sunflower and fish.
polyunsaturated
_____ fatty acids, made from broken down fats, must be supplied by the diet.
essential
Essential fatty acids, including ______ and _____, are used to support blood clotting, blood pressure, inflammatory responses and many other metabolic processes.
omega 3 and omega 6
_______ ARE IMPORTANT TO CELL MEMBRANE STRUCTURE AS WELL AS THE TRANSPORT OF FAT SOLUBLE SUBSTANCES ACROSS THE CELL MEMBRANE.
PHOSPHOLIPIDS
______ (cholesterol) are found in the tissues of animals of animals, and are not an essential nutrient because the liver is able to produce enough to meet needs.
sterols
If ______ is consumed in excess, it can build up in the tissues, causing congestion and increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease.
cholesterol
The AMDR for fats is approximately ______ of total calories.
20 to 35%
10% or less of total calories should come from _____ sources.
saturated
Cholesterol should be limited to ___ to ____ m/day.
200 to 300 mg/day
A diet high in fat is linked to cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and _______.
diabetes mellitus
Those that can have a diet high in fat includes children under the age of 2, who need a higher amount of fat to form ______.
brain tissue
A diet with less than 10% of fat cannot supply adequate amounts of essential fatty acids and results in a ______ state.
cachectic (wasting)
The majority of lipid metabolism occurs after fat reaches the small intestine, where the ______ secretes concentrated bile and acts as an emulsifier to break fat into smaller particles. At the same time the pancreas secretes pancreatic lipase, which breaks down fat. Intestinal cells absorb the majority of the end products of digestion, with some being excreted in the feces
gallbladder
_____ carry triglycerides to the cells.
VLDL
_____ carry cholesterol to the tissue cells.
LDL
____ remove excess cholesterol from the cells, and transport it to the liver.
HDL
Lipids provide ___ cal/g of energy and are the densest form of stored energy.
9 cal
There are two classes of vitamins.
water soluble
fat soluble
Water soluble vitamins
B and C
Fat soluble vitamins
KADE