Chap 7 & 9 Flashcards

1
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Nutrients that make up the largest part of the nutrition we take in; the 3 basic food groups: protein, carbs, fats

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Macaronutrients

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2
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Vitamins and substances that have no calories or nutritional value, yet are essential for body functions

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Micronutrients

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3
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Organic acids that form the building blocks of protein

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Amino acids

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4
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Amino acids that can be synthesized by the body and do not have to be obtained from the diet

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Nonessential amino acids

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5
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Combinations of two incomplete foods; complementary proteins eaten together provide all the essential amino acids and make a complete protein

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Complementary foods

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6
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Compounds that break down the basic chemical sugars and supply energy for the body

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Carbohydrates

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7
Q

ATP; the substance that provides energy to cells and converts oxygen to cabin dioxide, a waste product we breath out

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Adenosine triphosphate

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8
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Carbohydrate-lipid complexes that are also good water-binders

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Micopolysaccharides

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9
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A water binding substances between the fibers of the dermis

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Glycosaminoglycans

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10
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A condition in which blood glucose or blood sugar drops too low; caused by either too much insulin or low food intake

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Hypoglycemia

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11
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Carbohydrates made up of one basic sugar unit

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Monosaccharides

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12
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Sugars made up of two simple sugars such as lactose and sucrose

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Disaccharides

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13
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Carbohydrates that contain 3 or more simple carbohydrates molecules

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Polysaccharides

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14
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Aka Lipids; macronutrients used to produce energy in the body; the materials in the sebaceous glands that lubricants the skin

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Fats

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15
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Alpha-linoleum acids; a type of good polyunsaturated fat that may decreased cardiovascular diseases, it is also and anti inflammatory and beneficial for the skin

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Omega 3 fatty acids

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16
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“Linoleum acids” an essential fatty acid used to make important hormones and maintain the lipid barrier of the skin

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Omega 6 fattys acids

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17
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A waxy substitute found in your body that is needed to produce hormones, vitamin D, and bile; also important for protecting nerves and for the structure of cells

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Cholesterol

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18
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A measure of heat units; measures food energy for the body

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Calories

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19
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Catalysts that break down complex food molecules to utilize extracted energy

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Enzymes

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20
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Chains if amino acid molecules used in all cell functions and body growth

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Proteins

21
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a state of matter that is rigid with a definite size and shape, such as ice

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solids

22
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matter that has volume, no definite shape and will take shape of its container, such as water

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liquids

23
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matter without a definite shape or size. no fixed volume or shape; takes the shape of its container

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gases

24
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characteristics that can be determined without a chemical reaction and that do not cause a chemical change in the identity of the substance

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physical properties

25
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those characteristics that can only be determined by a chemical reaction and a chemical change in the identity of the substance

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chemical properties

26
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combination of teo or m ore substances united physically, not chemically, without a fixed composition and in any proportions

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physical mixtures

27
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combination of teo or m ore substances united physically, not chemically, without a fixed composition and in any proportions

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physical mixtures

28
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AKA bases; compounds that react with acids to form salts; have a PH above 7.0 (neutral) taste bitter and turn litmus paper from red to blue.

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alkalsis

29
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substances that have a ph below 7.0, taste sour, and turn litmus paper from blue to red

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acids

30
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substances that have a ph below 7.0, taste sour, and turn litmus paper from blue to red

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acids

31
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chemical reaction in which the oxidizing agent is reduced and the reducing agent is oxidized

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redox reaction

32
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rapid oxidation of any substance, accompanied by the production of heat and light

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combustion

33
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acronym for surface active agent; reduce surface tension between the skin and the product to increase product spreadability; allow oil and water to mix, emulsify

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surfactants

34
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unstable mixtures of two or more immiscible substances

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suspensions

35
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a uniform mixture of two or more mutually miscible substances

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solutions

36
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Oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion

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oil droplets dispersed in a water with the aid of an emulsifying agent

37
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water-in-oil (w/o) emuslion

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droplets of water dispersed in to oil

38
Q

AKA retinol; an antioxidant that sids in the functioning and repair of skin cells

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VIT A

39
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fat - soluable vitamin somtimes call the sunshine vitamin because the skin sythesizes VIT D from cholesterol when exposed to sunlight. Essential for growth and development

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VIT D

40
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AKA tocopherol; primarily an antioxidant; helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the suns rays

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VIT E

41
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AKA ascorbic acid; an antioxidant vitamin needed for proper repair of the skin and tissues; promotes collagen; aids in skin healing

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VIT C

42
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vitamin responsible fort the synthesis of factors necessary for blood regulation

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VIT K

43
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inorganic materials required for many reactions fo the cells and body

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minerals

44
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these water soluble vitamins interact with other water soluble vitamins and act as coenzymes (catalysts) by facilitating enzymatic reactions. Contain: niacin, \riboflavin, thiamine, pyridoxine, folacin, biotin, cobalamine, and pantothenic acid.

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B VITAMINS

44
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these water soluble vitamins interact with other water soluble vitamins and act as coenzymes (catalysts) by facilitating enzymatic reactions. Contain: niacin, \riboflavin, thiamine, pyridoxine, folacin, biotin, cobalamine, and pantothenic acid.

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B VITAMINS

45
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biologically active flavonoids; also called vitamin P; considered an aid to healthy skin and found most abundantly in citrus fruits

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bioflavinoid

46
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AKA Retin-A ;
Vitamin A derivative that has demonstrated n ability to alter collagen synthesis and is used to treat acne and visible signs of aging
side effects are irritation, photosensitivity, skin dryness, redness, and peeling

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retinoic acid

47
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a vitamin has been added to a food product

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fortified