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Chapter 8 (Nutrition & Health) Flashcards

1
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What are the 4 macronutrients?

A

carbs, proteins, fats, water

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2
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What are the 2 micronutrients?

A

vitamins & minerals

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3
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How many kcals is carbs?

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4

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4
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How many kcals is proteins?

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4

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5
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How many kcals is fats?

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9

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6
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How many kcals is alcohol?

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7

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7
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What are examples of simple carbohydrates?

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glucose, fructose, galactose

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8
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simple carbohydrates

A

primary source of energy during exercise

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9
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What are examples of complex carbohydrates?

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glycogen, starch, fiber

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10
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Best option for complex carbs:

A

fruits & vegetables

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11
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soluble fiber

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dissolves in water

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12
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insoluble fiber

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doesn’t dissolve in water

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13
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Where are unsaturated fats found?

A

plant sources

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14
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unsaturated fats

A

heart healthy because there is low LDL

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15
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saturated fats

A

bad because high total cholesterol & LDL

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16
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What are saturated fats at room temp?

A

solid

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17
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Where are saturated fats found?

A

animal sources

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18
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What happens to trans fats during food production?

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they are converted from unsaturated to a combination of saturated and unsaturated fats

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19
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How many essential amino acids are there?

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9

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20
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How many nonessential amino acids are there?

21
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essential amino acids

A

body CANNOT make, they are consumed in diet

22
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nonessential amino acids

A

body CAN make

23
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complete proteins

A

contains ALL essential amino acids

24
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incomplete proteins

A

missing 1 or more essential amino acids

25
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What is the macronutrient needed in the highest quantity?

26
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vitamins

A

help regulate growth & metabolism

27
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water-soluble vitamins

28
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water-insoluble vitamins

A

A, D, E, K

29
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minerals

A

help body function normally

30
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vitamin A deficiency symptoms

A

night blindness, impaired immunity, infertility

31
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vitamin D deficiency symptoms

A

rickets in kids, bone weakness, increased fractures in adults

32
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vitamin E deficiency symptoms

A

anemia, impaired nerve transmission, muscle weakness

33
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vitamin K deficiency symptoms

A

reduced ability to form blood clots

34
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vitamin B6 selected functions

A

carbohydrate metabolism, blood cell synthesis

35
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vitamin B12 selected functions

A

nervous system function

36
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folate selected functions

A

coenzyme involved in DNA synthesis

37
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calcium selected functions

A

builds bones & teeth, helps maintain acid-base balance, maintains normal nerve transmission

38
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potassium selected functions

A

regulated muscle contraction & transmission of nerve impulses, maintains blood pressure

39
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iron selected functions

A

helps with oxygen transport in blood & muscle, coenzyme for energy metabolism

40
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potassium deficiency symptoms

A

muscle weakness, paralysis, confusion

41
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sodium deficiency symptoms

A

muscle cramps, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, mental confusion

42
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potassium toxicity symptoms

A

irregular heartbeat

43
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balanced micronutrients

A

carbs: 58%
fats: 30%
protein: 12%

44
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prebiotics

A

compounds that feed gut bacteria

45
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probiotics

A

live microorganisms that benefit the body

46
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Vegans need to plan meals with…

A

complete proteins (has all essential amino acids)

47
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food allergy

A

adverse reaction to some food caused BY immune system

48
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food intolerance

A

adverse reaction to some food NOT caused by immune system
ex. lactose interolance

49
Q

Are supplements regulated by the FDA?

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