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Chapter 9- Nutrition Flashcards

1
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A chronic disease that develops over years as a result of a deficiency in total caloric intake is called

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marasmus

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2
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LDL (low-desnsity lipoproteins) levels can be decreased by

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both exercise and increased water

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3
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Vitamin B1 is also called

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thiamin

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4
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Excessive consumption of carbohydrates may lead to

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obesity

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5
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Protein is needed for the formation of

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all of these

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6
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A water-soluble vitamin essential for cell growth and the reproduction of red blood cells

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folic acid

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7
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a substance composed of lipids or fatty acids that occurs in various forms

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fat

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8
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compound that dissociates into ions when dissolved in water

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electrolyte

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9
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an alkaline earth metal element that is required for transmission of nerve impulses, muscle contraction, blood coagulation, cardiac functions, and other processes

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calcium

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10
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a common metallic element essential for the synthesis of hemoglobin

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iron

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11
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the only one of six essential nutrients containing nitrogen

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protein

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12
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an inorganic substance occurring naturally in the earth’s crust

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mineral

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13
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a simple fat compound consisting of three molecules of fatty acid and glycerol

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triglycerides

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14
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The nutrient providing the main source of energy in the average diet

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carbohydrate

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15
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a water-soluble vitamin that is the common pharmaceutical form of vitamin B12

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cyanocobalamin

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16
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a waxy lipid found only in animal tissues; a member of a group of lipids called sterols

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cholesterol

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17
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an organic substance necessary for life although it does not independently provide energy

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vitamin

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18
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the sum of the processes involved in the taking in of nutrients and their assimilation and use for proper body functioning and maintenance of health

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nutrition

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19
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Current dietary goals in the united states recommend that carbohydrates constitute what percentage of total calories consumed

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55 to 60 percent

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20
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Parenteral nutrition should be undertaken within

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1 to 3 days

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21
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Copper accumulation in the liver may cause

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wilson’s disease

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22
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which vitamin is important for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus

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vitamin d

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23
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hypermagnesemia is usually caused by

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renal insufficiency

24
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Which of the following nutrients provides the most energy for the body

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carbohydrates

25
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the types of lipids found in the body includes all of the following except

26
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cholesterol is primarily produced in what organ

27
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carbohydrates that are not immediately used by the body are stored as

28
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Vitamin b3 is also called

29
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which vitamin is also called cyanocobalamin

30
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amino acids that must be derived from dietary sources and cannot be synthesized by the body are called

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essential amino acids

31
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which vitamin is essential for skeletal growth, reproduction, and visual acuity

32
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also called niacin

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vitamin b3

33
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also called pyridoxine

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vitamin b6

34
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also called retinal

35
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also called folacin

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vitamin b9

36
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also called calciferol

37
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also called cyanocobalamin

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vitamin b12

38
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also called ascorbic acid

39
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also called tocopheral

40
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also called thiamin

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vitamin b1

41
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also called phlloquinone

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vitamin k1

42
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it is recommended to limit fat intake to what percentage of total calories consumed?

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30 percent

43
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good cholesterol is known as

44
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The lipoprotein that transports cholesterol from the body to the liver for metabolism, considered the “good cholesterol”, is

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HDL (high-density lipoproteins

45
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Which vitamin is given to patients with hemorrhage disorders

46
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excessive amount of which minerals in drinking water may result in discoloration of the teeth

47
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which vitamin is converted from cholesterol in the skin by ultraviolet light

48
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Which nutrient provide the most concentrated source of calories (9kcal per gram)

49
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proteins are complex nitrogenous compounds that are composed of large combinations of

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amino acids

50
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the recommended daily requirement of protein is

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0.8 gram per kilogram of body weight

51
Q

iodine is an essential micronutrient for which of the following hormones

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thryroxine

52
Q

which of the following statements about calcium is false

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it is required for the elimination of urine

53
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how many amino acids have been identified as vital for proper growth development, and maintenance of health

54
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which vitamins are least likely to cause abverse effects when taken in overdose

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vitamin b complex

55
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water-soluble vitamins include

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