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Ch 9 - 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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2
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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 don’t need to 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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5
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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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7
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What is the commercial name for vitamin-A derivative retinoic acid

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Retin-A

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8
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What is the vitamin from with tretinoin (used for collagen synthesis, hyperpigmentation, 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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Aids in the functioning and repair of the skin cells

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10
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What is another name for vitamin C

A

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 concerts energy to carbon dioxide

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12
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What forms the building blocks of protein

A

Amino acids

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

A

Arteriosclerosis

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14
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What food contains the greatest abundance of bioflavonoids

A

Citrus fruit

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15
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What are measures of heat units, used to measure food or energy for the body

A

Calories

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16
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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
Q

What type of vitamin is riboflavin

A

Vitamin B

20
Q

What mineral serves the function of forming and maintaining teeth and bones

A

Calcium

21
Q

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

A

Potassium

22
Q

What mineral is required for energy release and protein synthesis

A

Magnesium

23
Q

What mineral moves carbon dioxide. regulated water levels, and transports materials through cell membranes

A

Sodium

24
Q

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

A

Seeking superficial approval

25
Q

How often should you exercise for about 30 mins in order to maintain good health habits

A

3 times a week

26
Q

What is true of water

A

It is the one essential nutrient no person can live without

27
Q

What are fats

A

Macronutrients used to produce energy in the body

28
Q

What is glycosaminoglycan

A

Water-binding substance between the fibers of the dermis

29
Q

What is hypoglycemia

A

Condition in which blood sugar drops too low

30
Q

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

A

Omega-6

31
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What is true of macronutrients

A

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

32
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What is true of micronutrients

A

They have no calories or nutritional value

33
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What term refers to inorganic materials that are required for many reactions of the cells and the body

A

Minerals

34
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What term refers to carbohydrates made up of one basic sugar unit

A

Monosaccharides

35
Q

What is a common name for vitamin D

A

Sunshine vitamin

36
Q

What is the scientific name for vitamin E

A

Tocopherol

37
Q

What body function is aided by vitamin K

A

Blood coagulation

38
Q

What is the function of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

A

Approving drugs for public use

39
Q

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

A

United State Department of Agriculture (USDA)

40
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What are recommended dietary allowances (RDA)

A

Government issued measurements for amounts of foods we should eat

41
Q

What type of vitamin in niacin

A

Vitamin B

42
Q

What mineral contributes to body tissue formation and gives strength to keratin

A

Sulphur

43
Q

What mineral is commonly used as toothpaste because it contributes to bone and teeth formation

A

Fluoride

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