chapter 3 part 2

Question 1

describe what happens to excess amounts of each nutrient

Answer 1

excess protein changed to glucose

excess glucose (carbs) is changed to glycogen and then fat

excess fat is stores as adipose tissue

Question 2

what is the microbiome?

Answer 2

is it an ecosystem of microbes within the body

Question 3

where is the microbiome found?

Answer 3

it is found in the large intestine

Question 4

what are some things that can damage the microbiome?

Answer 4

c-section delivery, chronic stress, good allergies, junk food, artificial sweeteners, some meds (antibiotics)

Question 5

what are some symptoms of an unhealthy microbiome?

Answer 5

weight gain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, cramps, IBS, cancer, heart disease

Question 6

what do you need to feed your gut bacteria?

Answer 6

fiber

Question 7

what does gut bacteria give you?

Answer 7

SCFA which will increase immunity, increase metabolic rate, and decrease appetite

Question 8

what will happen if you have a healthy microbiome?

Answer 8

increase metabolic rate, and decrease appetite

Question 9

what are probiotics?

Answer 9

food or supplements that contain the healthy microbes

Question 10

what are some examples of probiotics?

Answer 10

yogurt and probiotic supplements

Question 11

what are prebiotics?

Answer 11

the microbes “favorite foods”

Question 12

what healthy habits protect the microbiome?

Answer 12

eat slowly, chew food, low-stress eating, adequate sleep, reduce stress, BE HEALTHY

Question 13

why does diet soda not help weight loss?

Answer 13

it has aspartame which hurts gut bacteria so the SCFA are not able to help you lose weight.

Question 14

what is/causes gingivitis/periodontal disease?

Answer 14

gum inflammation, infections/plaque

Question 15

what are the symptoms of gingivitis/periodontal disease?

Answer 15

bleeding and pain

Question 16

what is the prevention/treatment of gingivitis/periodontal disease?

Answer 16

flossing
do not do meth

Question 17

what is/causes dysphagia?

Answer 17

swallowing troubles
stroke, scar tissue, cancer

Question 18

what are the symptoms of dysphagia?

Answer 18

choking

Question 19

what is/are the causes of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Answer 19

LES relaxes when it shouldn.t

Question 20

what are the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Answer 20

heartburn

Question 21

how can you prevent/treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Answer 21

small meals espscially at night
don’t lie down after eating (wait 2 hours
don’t drink with meals
don’t smoke
lose weight
wear loose-fit clothes
avoid foods that are aggrivating

Question 22

aggrivating foods

Answer 22

spicy
coffee
soda
ketchup & mustard
chocoalte
peppermint

Question 23

what is/causes gallstones?

Answer 23

thick/concentrated bile forms stones
not enough fiber or water

Question 24

what are the symtoms of gallstones?

Answer 24

fever, nausea, vommiting

Question 25

how can you prevent gallstones?

Answer 25

increase fiber & water

Question 26

what is/causes flatulence?

Answer 26

fast eating, soda, changing fiber diet too quickly

Question 27

what are the symptoms of flatulence?

Answer 27

gas

Question 28

how can you prevent/treat flatulence?

Answer 28

eat smaller meals, avoid soda, use "beano" slowly add fiber to diet

Question 29

what is/causes constipation?

Answer 29

not enough fiber, water, or activity

Question 30

what are the symptoms of constitpation?

Answer 30

not pooping

Question 31

how can you prevent/treat constipation?

Answer 31

more water, fiber, & activity

Question 32

what is/causes hemorrhoids?

Answer 32

swollen, irritated, or torn veins?

Question 33

what are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?

Answer 33

bleeding

Question 34

how can you prevent/treat hemorrhoids?

Answer 34

prevent constipation

Question 35

what disorders can be prevented by getting enough fiber and water?

Answer 35

constipation, flatulence, and gallstones

Question 36

gluten sensitivity

Answer 36

bloat, gas, or tired after eating gluten. no damaged vili

Question 37

celiac disease

Answer 37

damaged vili shrink, not enough surface area for absorbing nutrients, severe sensitivity to gluten. intestinal inflammation, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea

Question 38

what type of food contains the most fiber?

Answer 38

beans

Question 39

how much fiber should you get to avoid cancer?

Answer 39

40-45 grams

Question 40

how much fiber does the average American get?

Answer 40

16 grams

Question 41

what foods are gluten found in?

Answer 41

barely, rye, wheat, sometimes oats because they can be contaminated