Diet and Nutrition Flashcards

1
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metabolism

A

the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life

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2
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minerals

A

inorganic elements found in all body tissue

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3
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nutrition

A

all body processes relating to food

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4
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obesity

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20% over ideal body weight

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5
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osteoporosis

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a condition in which the body’s bones become weak and break easily

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6
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peristalsis

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rhythmic, wavelength motion of involuntary muscles

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7
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sodium restricted diet

A

reduced salt intake for cardiovascular disease and kidney disease

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8
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soft diet

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diet that requires little chewing

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9
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therapeutic diet

A

modified normal diet used to improve specific health conditions

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10
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vitamins

A

organic compounds that are essential to life

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11
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antioxidants

A

enzymes or organic molecules; help protect the body from harmful chemicals called free radicals

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12
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Basal metabolic rate (BMR)

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the energy needed to maintain life-sustaining activities for a specific period of time at REST

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13
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Body Mass Index (BMI)

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a calculation that measures weight in relation to height and correlates this with body fat

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14
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carbohydrates

A

starches and sugars found in foods, which provide your body’s main source of energy

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15
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cellulose

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fibrous, indigestible form of plant carbohydrate

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16
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cholesterol

A

fatlike substance synthesized in the liver found in body cells and animal fats

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17
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Digestion

A

physical and chemical breakdown of food by the body

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18
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fats

A

nutrient that stores energy, cushions organs, and helps the body absorb vitamins

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19
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hypertension

A

high blood pressure

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20
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function of carbs

A

primary energy source
protein and fat metabolism
waste elimination and blood sugar control

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21
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function of lipids (fats)

A

provide fatty acids necessary for growth and development
provide heat and energy
carry fat-soluble vitamins (ADEK) to body cells

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22
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function of proteins

A

build and repair the body tissue
provide heat and energy
help produce antibodies

23
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function of vitamins and minerals

A

regulate, build, and repair body functions

24
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fat-soluble vitamins

A

A D E K

25
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water-soluble vitamins

A

Thiamine (B1)
Riboflavin (B2)
Niacin (B3)
Pyridoxine (B6)
B12 (Cobalamin)
C (ascorbic acid)
Folate (B9)

26
Q

how many essential amino acids

A

9

27
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Minerals

A

Calcium (Ca)
Phosphorus (P)
Magnesium (Mg)
Sodium (Na)
Potassium (K)
Chlorine (Cl)
Sulfur (S)
Iron (Fe)
Iodine (I)
Copper (Cu)
Flourine (Fl)
Zinc (Zn)
Selenium (Se)

28
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monosaccharide

A

glucose, fructose, galactose

29
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disacchardie

A

sucrose, maltose, lactose, lactulose

30
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polysaccharide

A

starch, glycogen

31
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soluble fiber

A

helps reduce blood cholesterol levels

32
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insoluble fiber

A

important for colon health

33
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urea / ammonia

A

main waste product produced by protein metabolism

34
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4 disorders of carbohydrate metabolism

A

galactosemia, primary lactase deficiency, lactose intolerance, sucrase deficiency

35
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galactosemia

A

inherited, early onset, accumulation of galactose in blood, severe symptoms = failure to thrive

36
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primary lactase deficiency

A

body cannot digest lactose, GI symptoms, early onset

37
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lactose intolerance

A

later onset, varied severity, various causes: inheritance, increased antibiotic use

38
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sucrase deficiency

A

similar to lactase deficiency: body cannot digest sucrase, GI symptoms, early onset

39
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dietary sources of protein

A

complete: animal based
incomplete: plant based
complete and incomplete is based upon the range of amino acids present

40
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types of protein malnutrition

A

Marasmus and Kwashiorkor disease

41
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Marasmus

A

“starvation”; both protein & calorie deficiency

42
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Kwashiorkor Disease

A

protein deficiency with appropriate caloric intake

43
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functions of amino acids

A

tissue repair; immune system support; neurotransmitter support; growth; osmotic balance; pH balance

44
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saturated fats

A

have no double bonds

45
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mono-unsaturated fats

A

have one double bound

46
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poly-unsaturated

A

many double bonds

47
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LDL - low density lipoprotein

A
  • Transports cholesterol into the bloodstream
  • Contributes to plaque buildup in the arteries (atherosclerosis). Found in animal sources
  • Commonly known as BAD CHOLESTEROL
48
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HDL - high density lipoproteins

A
  • Transports cholesterol to the LIVER to prevent accumulation in the arteries
  • Commonly known as GOOD CHOLESTEROL
49
Q

Vitamin D is formed in ….

A

the skin

50
Q

scurvy

A

vitamin C deficiency

51
Q

Vitamin E

A

found in all cell membranes and protects from oxidation

52
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functions of calcium

A

healthy bones and teeth, vasodilation/vasoconstriction

53
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ricketts (osteomalacia in adults)

A

result of calcium or Vitamin D deficiency

54
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phosphorus

A

structural component of bones and teeth, cell membranes, cell growth/repair, enzyme regulation