Chap 33- Nutrition & Macronutrients

Question 1

WHat does body need to regulate normal functions/energy?

Answer 1

H20 & Electrolytes
Carbs
Proteins
Lipids

Question 2

Example of catabolism

Answer 2

Negative Nitrogen Balance

Question 3

breaking down of body substances

Answer 3

catabolism

Question 4

building up of body tissues/substances

Answer 4

anabolism

Question 5

Lab Values to look at for Nutrition

Answer 5

Albumin/Protein

Question 6

Altered Nutritional Fx Examples

Answer 6

Obesity
Over/Under Weight
Recent Significant weight gain/loss
Decreased Energy
Altered Bowel Patterns
Altered skin/teeth/hair/ mucous membranes Pink & Moist

Question 7

Macronutrients
Used in large amounts

Answer 7

Carbs
Proteins
Lipids

Question 8

Micronutrients
used in small amounts by body

Answer 8

Vitamins
Minerals

Question 9

Importance of water in diet

Answer 9

Essential in maintaining fluid balance

Question 10

main source of energy; protein sparing; sugar is the building block

Answer 10

Carbohydrates

Question 11

Carbs made up of _____ & ___ sugars

Answer 11

simple (monosaccharides/ disaccharides)
complex (polysaccharides) ex: fiber

Question 12

Fiber is a type of carb that can be ____ or ______

Answer 12

soluble dissolves in water
insoluble does not dissolve in water

Question 13

Importance of fiber

Answer 13

promotes peristalsis
maintains bowel function
gives energy

Question 14

Normal blood sugar

Answer 14

80-110 mg/dL

Question 15

Fasting glucose at least 4 hrs of fasting

Answer 15

60-80mg/dL

Question 16

Expected blood sugar 2 hrs pp (post prandel aka after meals)

Answer 16

140-180 mg/dl

Question 17

S&S of Hypoglycemia (<60 mg/dL)

Answer 17

Shaking
Nervous/Anxious
Dizzy
Tachycardia
Pale
Hunger

Question 18

made of amino acids; building blocks of body; necessary for tissue repair, immune sys fx, fluid balance, secondary energy source

Answer 18

Proteins

Question 19

when body loses more nitrogren than its getting from food due to poor protein intake. breaking down muscle/tissue faster than it can rebuild it

Answer 19

Negative Nitrogen Balance (body uses more protein that its getting from diet; increases risk for pressure ulcers)

Question 20

2 main types of proteins

Answer 20

Complete & incomplete

Question 21

protein that contains sufficient amounts of the essential amino acids to maintain body tissues/ promote growth; to promote growth. Good sources of complete proteins are

Answer 21

complete proteins
meat
fish
poultry
milk
cheese
eggs

Question 22

protein that DOES NOT contain sufficient amounts of essential amino acids to maintain life, promote growth or build tissues

Answer 22

incomplete proteins
peas and beans
peanut butter
seeds
fruits and vegetables
bread
cereal
rice
pasta

Question 23

organic compounds that are insoluble in water;

Answer 23

lipids
saturated fats “bad fats” LDL
unsaturated fats “good fats” HDL

Question 23

2 incomplete proteins do not make a complete protein. T or F

Answer 23

False- 2 incomplete proteins make a complete proteins