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Diet and nutrition Flashcards

1
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Definition of a calorie

1 Calorie= 1000 calories

A

Amount of heat required to raise temp of 1 gm water by 1 degree C

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2
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How is adequate intake determined

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By observing intakes by healthy people

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3
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What is estimated average requirement for a nutrient

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Amount of nutrient that will meet requirement of HALF of all healthy individuals

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4
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Acceptable range of PTN

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10-35%

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5
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Acceptable range of CHO

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45-65%

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6
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Acceptable range of fat

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25-35% (higher < 4yo)

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7
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Kcal/gm of common nutrients 4

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Fat 9
Etoh 7
PTN 4
CHO 4

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8
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Omega- 6 PUFA Linoleic Acid
Sources?
Function 3

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Seeds,nuts,veg oils

Component of membrane lipids, required for normal skin function, clotting

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9
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Omega-3 PUFA
Sources
Function

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fish oils, veg. oils, some meat/eggs
Involved with Neuro development and growth
May reduce CVD risk

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10
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PTN deficiency syndomes 2

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Kwashiorkor - def. in PTN only, big belly

Marasmus - def. in PTN and cal

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11
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Protein requirements for maintenance and weight loss mg/kg/day

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  1. 7-1 maintenance

1. 2-1.5 ( generally 90-120 mg/day)

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12
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Respiratory Quotient definition

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CO2 produced:O2 consumed

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13
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RQ can indicate which macros are being metabolized. What are the RQs of common macros?

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CHO 1.0/PTN 0.8/Fats 0.7

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14
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Causes/associations of Vit B12 def. 6

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Obesity in children (4x at risk)
Vegans
Metformin ( interferes in ileum with absorption)
PPI use ?
Pernicious anemia ( intrinsic factor)
Bypass surgery (stomach acid)
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15
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Why is Vit D common in obesity? 2

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Vit D gets diluted throughout the body

Skin surface area doesn’t expand proportionately to volume

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16
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Is MMA high or low in B12 def

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elevated indicates deficiency ( because need B12 to convert MMA to succinyl CoA)

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17
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Pellagra is Not Nice 4/D
Cause
Symptoms

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Niacin B3 deficiency
4Ds
diarrhea, dementia, dermatitis, death

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18
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Beriberi , seen in ETOH
Cause
Sx

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Thiamine B1 def.
wet- CV
dry-neurological

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19
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Riboflavin B2 deficiency sx

*hint:flavor

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Cheilosis
stomatosis
glossitis

red itchy eyes

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20
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Nutrients absorbed in Duodenum

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Iron
Calcium
Copper
Selenium

Fatty acids, AAs

21
Q

Jejunum absorbs 4 plus duodenal

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CHO
AAs
Vitamins
Potassium
some Fe Ca in upper
22
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Ileum absorbs

A 
H2O
Vit K and other fat soluble vitamins
Vitamin B12
Minerals, salts, 
Fats 
remainder of nutrients
Bile salts and acids
23
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Colon absorbs which vitamins that it’s bacteria creates?

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Vitamin K
Biotin B7
B12

24
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Colon absorbs these dietary nutrients
4 Bs
4 other

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Thiamine B1
Riboflavin B2
Biotin B7
Cyanocobalamin B12
Water
Na CL 
Vitamin K

Secretes K Bicarb

25
Q

Low Calcium impact on adipocytes 3

A

Vit D/PTH /Intracellular CA High

Lipogenesis and net fat stores increased
Lipolysis decreased

26
Q

What diet has the best evidence for weight loss and maintenance?

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Meal replacement!!
200-400 cal/meal
high protein 15-30 gms
low carb 10 gm

27
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How much fat in low fat diet? Additional benefit?

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20%

Lowers total cholesterol and LDL

28
Q

Risk of which deficiencies with vegan diet? 6

A 
Vit. B12
Ca
Vit D** within a year
Iron
Zinc
Omega-3 FAs
29
Q

Benefit of vegetarian/vegan diet 5

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Weight loss
Lower risk of certain cancers
Decrease LDL, cardioprotective
Decrease DM risk
Improve glycemic control
30
Q

% fat in Mediterranean diet, high in which nutrient?

A

35-40%

Omega-3

31
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2 benefits with Mediterranean diet i PREDIMED study

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30% lower risk first CV event

40% lower risk developing T2DM

32
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Glycemic index scale - how quickly food causes our blood sugars to rise. What are the levels for low, medium and high

A

low GI <55
Medium 56-69
High GI > 70

33
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What lowers glycemic index? 3

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fat
fiber
acid

34
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What factors can raise GI 2

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Longer cooking time (pasta)

More ripe

35
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What combo of glycemic index and nutrient is best for preventing weight regain?

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25% protein, low GI

36
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At what level of CHO is a diet considered ketogenic?

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< 50 gms

37
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At what level of protein is a diet considered “high” protein?

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25%

38
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Definition of Very low calorie diet?

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<800 kcal/day

39
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Amounts of nutrients in typical VLCD

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Protein 1.2g/kg women, 1.5 men
CHO 50-100 gms
Fats 10-20 gm

40
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Types of intermittent fasting 3

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  1. Alternate-day - on fasting days have one meal providing about 25% of calorie needs
  2. Whole day - 1-2 days/week of full fasting
  3. Time restricted - daily time frame for fasting
41
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How does metabolism adapt to weight loss 3

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  1. Resting energy expenditure down by 20%
  2. Non -resting EE down by 30%
  3. Skeletal work efficiency increase by 30%
42
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Total Energy Expenditure equation

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Resting EE (cals needed at rest) + thermic effect of food + non-resting EE

43
Q

10% weight loss lowers Total energy expenditure by how much?

*this is prolonged

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20-25% - more than expected for change in lean and fat mass

44
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Definition of RDA recommended dietary ALLowance

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Average daily dietary intake of a nutrient sufficient to meet requirement of nearly all healthy persons.

45
Q

Which artificial sweeteners to avoid in PKU 2

A

aspartame

advantame

46
Q

Biotin B7 affects the brain- what symptoms?

*egg white

A

facial dermatitis
neuropathy
depression
hallucinations

47
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Folic acid B9 deficiency findings, 3

A

macrocytic anemia
irritability
mouth ulcers

48
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Which Amino acid is absent in vegan diet?

A

Lysine

49
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Which nutrient / mineral deficiencies are common in vegans? 6

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Vit D ( within a year)
Omega 3
Vit B12
Ca, Fe, Zn

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