Chapter 9 - Basic Nutrition Factors in Health Flashcards
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
The relative proportion of macronutrients needed as a fraction of total caloric intake
Adequate Intake (AI)
Average daily nutrient intake level recommended when RDA cannot be established
Amino acids
Nitrogen-containing molecules that can join in groups of dozens to hundreds
Anemia
Chronic health condition that occurs with insufficient iron intake
Bioavailability
A relative measure of the body’s ability to use a given nutrient
Carbohydrate
Compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that encompass a wide range of compounds that are formed of sugar molecules linked together
Cholesterol
Waxy fat-like substance that is a structural and functional component of cell membranes
Dehydration
State of water depletion beyond 2% of body weight
Dietary reference intakes (DRIs)
Complete set of nutrient intakes for evaluating and planning diets for healthy individuals
Disaccharides
Sugar molecules composed of two monosaccharides
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
Omega-3 essential fatty acid found in fatty fish
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
Omega-3 essential fatty acid found in fatty fish
Electrolytes
Sodium, potassium, and other mineral salts required for metabolism and biological function
Estimated average requirement (EAR)
Average daily nutrient intake level considered sufficient to meet the needs of half of the healthy population within each life stage and sex
Fat
A category of macronutrient composed of fatty acid chains
Fatty acids
Fat units composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen
Fiber
Carbohydrate found in plant cell walls that is resistant to digestion
Fructose
Monosaccharide with the same chemical formula as glucose that is found in fruits and vegetables
Galactose
Monosaccharide that composes lactose along with a glucose molecule
Gluconeogenesis
Synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources
Glycemic index (GI)
Index that ranks carbohydrates according to how quickly they are digested and absorbed
Glycemic load (GL)
Portion of carbohydrate in a food multiplied by the GI of the food