Domain I, Topic D, Nutrition and Supporting Sciences Flashcards
Carbohydrates and protein provide _ calories / gram, fat provides _ calories / gram
4, 9
The brain uses ______ as an energy source unless the body is in starvation when it uses _____ bodies
glucose, ketone
_______ is stored as ________ in the muscles and liver
glucose, glycogen
________ is converted to _______ tissue when it isn’t used and stored as fat
glycogen, adipose
_______________ is the conversion of non carbohydrate sources into glucose (from glycerol an amino acids)
gluconeogenesis
___________ is the state of equilibrium of the internal environment of the body
homeostasis
_______ are proteins that are organic catalysts that control reactions
enzymes
________ are enzyme activators. Ex pantothenic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin
coenzymes
A _________ is a substance upon which an enzyme works
substrate
A ________ assists enzymes; often minerals
cofactor
________ are secretions from the endocrine gland
hormones
________ are chemical messengers that trigger enzymes
hormones
Thyroxine is a _______ that regulates metabolism and the rate of oxidation. It influences physical and mental growth and stimulates glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis; raises blood sugar
hormone
_________ is the synthesis of a substance; requires energy
anabolism
__________ is the breakdown of a substance; produces energy
catabolism
_____ _____ ___________ (TEE) is the sum of basal energy expenditure (BEE), the energy expended in physical activity (EEPA), and the thermic effect of food (TEF)
Total Energy Expenditure
_____ ______ ___________ (BEE) is the minimum amount of energy needed at rest in fasting (amount needed to carry out involuntary work of the body, activity of internal organs, internal temperature)
Basal Energy Expenditure
_____ ______ ___________ is affected by extremes in temperature (tropical climate 5 - 20% increase), caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine stimulate 7 - 15%
Basal Energy Expenditure
______ ________ in ________ ________ (EEPA) is highly variable. AKA ________ _____________ (AT)
Energy Expended in Physical Activity, Activity Thermogenesis
The _______ ______ of ____ (TEF) is the amount of energy needed to digest food, absorb and assimilate nutrients. Greater after the consumption of carbohydrate and protein rather than fat.
Thermic Effect of Food
_____ _________ ____ (BMR) is measured in the morning when reclining, awake, relaxed, at normal body temperature, at least 12 hours after last meal, and several hours after strenuous activity
Basal Metabolic Rate
Basal Metabolic Rate measures ______ consumed
oxygen
Basal Metabolic Rate is primarily affected by ___, ___, ____ composition, and __________ glands.
sex, age, body, endocrine
Basal Metabolic Rate is measured by _______ _____ ______ (PBI)
Protein Bound Iodine
Protein Bound Iodine (PBI) measures activity of the _______ gland; specifically the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)
Thyroid
When _ _ _ is elevated _ _ _ is elevated
PBI, BMR
___ measures energy metabolism and the amount of thyroxine produced
PBI
___ is NOT a nutritional assessment parameter
PBI
___ is higher during periods of growth, pregnancy, lactation, fever (7% increase for each degree rise in temperature), some diseases
BMR
___ is increased by exercise
BMR
_____ ______ __________ (BEE) also known as calculated BMR includes age, sex, body surface area (height, weight)
Basal Energy Expenditure
_______ _________ ____ (RMR) is energy expenditure measured under similar condition to BMR, after a short rest and controlled intake of caffeine and alcohol
Resting Metabolic Rate
RMR is used more frequently than ___ and is 10 - 20% higher
BMR
The predictive equation _______ - __ ____ predicts within 10% of indirect calorimetry.
Mifflin - St. Joer
______ ____ ______ (ABW) should be used for underweight, overweight, and obese people when calculating calories
Actual Body Weight
Following changes in ______ is the most practical way of measuring energy balance
weight
______ calorimetry measures heat produced in respiration chamber
direct
________ calorimetry measures oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide excreted using a portable machine
Indirect
__________ _________ (RQ) = VCO2 (Carbon dioxide expired / VO2 (Oxygen consumed)
Respiratory Quotient
The RQ for carbohydrates alone is __
1
The RQ for protein alone is ____
0.82
The RQ for fat alone is ___
0.7
The RQ for mixed intake is ____
0.85
Glucose, fructose, and galactose are _______________
monosaccharides
sucrose is a ____________ and is made up of _______ and ________
disaccharide, glucose, fructose
Starch, cellulose, pectin, glycogen, and dextrin are all _______________
polysaccharides
______ are composed of glucose chains; make up 50% of all CHO intake
starch
_________ is resistant to digestive enzyme amylase; adds bulk
cellulose
______ is a non digestible carbohydrate that thickens fruit
Pectin
________ is an animal starch that is stored in the muscle liver
Glycogen
_______ is an intermediate product of starch breakdown
Dextrin
________ is an alcohol derived from glucose that is absorbed more slowly than glucose by passive diffusion
Sorbitol
In order of sweetness: fructose, ______ _____, sucrose, _______, sorbitol, ________, galactose, _______, and lactose
invert sugar, glucose, mannitol, maltose
Carbohydrates are made up of ______, ________, and ______
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
____________ produce a protein sparring action, preventing the use of protein for energy and allowing it to be used primarily for tissue synthesis.
carbohydrates
A carbohydrate restricted diet leads to _______ to fuel the brain
ketosis
________ are made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur (in some amino acids)
Proteins
The amino acids cysteine, cystine, and methionine all contain ______
sulfur
_____ _____ have an amino group (NH2), a base carboxyl group (COOH), and an acid
amino acids
The _________ amino acids include theronine, valine, tryptophan, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, methionine, and histidine
Essential
During catabolic stress the amino acids arginine and glutamine are _____________ _________.
conditionally essential
__________ is a precursor for serotonin and niacin
Tryptophan
_____________ is converted to tyrosine
Phenylalanine
__________ is converted to cystenine
Methionine
A ________ has all essential amino acids in sufficient quantity and ratio to maintain body tissues and promote growth
complete
____ __________ _____ (HBV) proteins are foods that are at least 50% protein
High Biological Value
__________ proteins are those that are missing one or more essential amino acids
incomplete
______ proteins are amino acids
simple
__________ proteins (lipoproteins) are amino acids plus a non protein substance
conjugated
_______ proteins (peptide) are fragments from simple and conjugated proteins
derived
Sources of _______ include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, and legumes
protein
The functions of _______ are tissue synthesis, maintaining growth, and regulation of body processes
Protein
_______ is an inefficient energy source, nitrogen has to be removed first
Protein
Only __% of protein can be converted to glucose
58
An average person needs ___ grams per KG body weight per day (10-15% of total energy intake)
0.8
Soybeans are low in the amino acid __________
methionine
___ protein is equivalent in protein quality to animal protein
Soy
Legumes are low in the amino acid __________, _______, nd __________
Methionine, cystine, tryptophan
Gelatin is low in the amino acids __________, ______, and has no __________
Methionine, lysine, tryptophan
___ (lipids) are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Fat
______ fats are known as triglycerides
Simple
______________ are composed of 3 fatty acids and 1 glycerol
triglycerides
Most food fats are ____________
triglyceride
________ fats are simple fats plus other components
compound
____________ are found in cell membranes and control the passage of compounds in and out of the cell
Phospholipids
Most _____________ are lecithins which contain choline.
phospholipids
_____________ help prevent fat accumulation in the liver
phospholipids
Phospholipids function in the transport and utilization of fatty acids and cholesterol through the enzyme ________ ___________ _______________ (LCAT)
Lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase
A _______ fat is a fat substance derived from a simple or compound fat by hydrolysis or enzymatic breakdown (fatty acid, glycerol, steroid)
derived
_________ fatty acids have all available bonds of carbon chain are filled with hydrogen; solid and hard at room temp
Saturated
___________ fatty acids have one or more double bonds
Unsaturated
_____________ fatty acids have one double bond
Monounsaturated
_______________ fatty acids have two or more double bonds
Polyunsaturated
Safflower oils are mostly _______________ fatty acids
Polyunsaturated
Canola oils are mostly ___________ fatty acids
Unsaturated
The absence of _________ fatty acids will create a specific deficiency disease
essential
Linoleic acids are omega ___ fatty acids
six
a-linolenic acids are omega _____ fatty acids
three
A lack of omega ___ fatty acids can create eczema, poor growth rate, and petechiae (red, purple skin spots)
six
If omega ___ fatty acids replace CHO for energy, LDL goes down and HDL goes up
six
If omega ___ fatty acids replace saturated fat, total cholesterol goes down and HDL goes down
six
_________ is the best source of omega ___ fatty acids
Safflower, six
Omega _____ fatty acids are responsible for retinal function and brain development. Deficiency results in neurological changes such as numbness and blurred vision
three
Omega _____ fatty acids come mainly from fish oils, walnuts, flaxseed, and canola
three
Omega _____ fatty acids decrease hepatic production of triglycerides (inhibit VLDL synthesis)
three
Omega _____ fatty acids have little effect on cholesterol levels
three
____ _____ are straigh hydrocarbon chains terminating in a carboxyl group (COOH) at one end and a methyl group (CH3) at the other end
Fatty Acids
Fatty acids are classified by the number of _______ in the chain, the position of the first double bond, and the number of double bonds
carbons
The location of the first double bond in a fatty acid, counted from the methyl end of the fatty acid is designated by the _____ sign
omega
C18:2ω6 is the structure of ________ acid. Indicates that there are 18 carbons, two double bonds, and the first double bond is located at the sixth carbon
linoleic
C18:3ω3 is the structure of _________ acid. Indicates there are 18 carbons, three double bonds at the first and third carbon
linolenic
_____________ is the process of adding hydrogen at the double bond to unsaturated fatty acids to increase saturation and stability
Hydrogenation
_____ fatty acids have hydrogens across from each other; pack as tightly as SFA in membranes; intake can influence membrane fluidity and could be harmful to cell function; found in milk fat (4 - 8%), margarines, shortenings, frying fats as product of partial hydrogenation of PUFA
Trans
___ fatty acids have hydrogens on the same side at the double bond; found in most natural fats and oils
Cis
______ chain triglycerides (MCT) are SFAs between 6 and 12 carbons; naturally found in milk fat, coconut oil, and palm and kernel oil
Medium
Olive, canola, peanut, sunflower, and coconut oil are ______________ fatty acids
monounsaturated
Safflower, corn, soybean, cottenseed, sunflower, and palm kernel oil are _______________ fatty acids
Polyunsaturated
______ is made up of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids
Butter
_________ is made up of polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and saturated fatty acids
Margarine
Most _____ - _______ lipids have zero grams of trans fat, no partially hydrogenated oils and are liquid plant oils
heart healthy
_____ _____ provide energy, insulation, padding, and depresses gastric secretion to delay gastric emptying
fatty acids
_____ _____ have less oxygen than carbohydrates and more carbons, and therefore provide more energy
fatty acids
_____ _____ should compose less than 30% of daily calories
fatty acids
_______ is metabolized as a fat and provides 7 calories per gram
alcohol
To determine calories from _______ (0.8)(proof)(ounces)
alcohol
_______ requires no digestion and is readily absorbed by simple diffusion through the stomach or small intestine and transported unaltered in the bloodstream
alcohol
Alcohol can cause decreased ____ _________ of fatty acids and promotes triglyceride synthesis
beta oxidation
__________ oil is found in salad dressings and won’t crystallize when cold
winterized
__________ oil is chilled to 45 degrees and fatty acids with high melting points crystallize and are filtered out
winterized
__________ oil is clear, not cloudy
winterized
Corn, soy, and cottenseed oils are __________, whereas olive oil is not
winterized
Vitamin __ is fat soluble, stored in the liver, carotene precursor, provitamin converted in intestinal mucosal cells. Toxic level 10,000 IU.
A
Vitamin __ functions in skin and vision and is found in yellow orange fruits, dark green leafy vegetables, cantaloupe, fish, liver, carrots, fortified skim milk, apricots, sweet potato
A
DRI for Vitamin __: Males = 900 micrograms. Females = 700 micrograms
A
Vitamin __ deficiencies include night blindness (nyctalopia) which is reversible, xerophthalmia (corneal damage) which is not reversible, and hyperkeratosis (dry, scaly skin)
A
Vitamin __ is a fat soluble whose precursor is cholesterol and is developed in the skin through exposure to UV light
D
Vitamin __ functions in calcium and phosphorus metabolism
D
Sources of vitamin __ include sunlight, egg yolk, and fortified milk
D
DRI for vitamin __ 5-15 micrograms per day
D
Deficiencies of vitamin __ include rickets and osteomalacia
D
The process for vitamin __ is 7 dehydrocholesterol > D3 cholecalciferol > D2 > ergocalciferol
D
Vitamin __ (also known as tocopherol) is a fat soluble vitamin. One of the least toxic vitamins (UL 1000 mgs)
E
Vitamin __ functions as an antioxidant and helps prevent the hemolysis of red blood cells
E
Vegetable oils, whole grains, green vegetables, and almonds are all sources of vitamin __
E
DRI for vitamin __: 15 mg
E
Deficiencies of vitamin __ include hemolytic anemia
E
Vitamin __ is a fat soluble vitamin synthesized by bacteria in the lower intestinal tract. No toxicity symptoms.
K
Vitamin __ forms prothrombin in the liver which aids in blood clotting. Is given pre surgery. Aids in calcium metabolism
K
Sources of vitamin __ include spinach, kale, broccoli, and green leafy vegetables
K
DRI for vitamin __: Males = 120 micrograms Females = 90 micrograms
K
Deficiencies of vitamin __ include blood hemorrhage. Is also affected by antibiotics and anticoagulants
K
Vitamin __ (thiamin) is a water soluble vitamin lost as temperature or pH rises. Is heat stable in acid.
B1
Vitamin __ (thiamin) aids in the oxidation of CHO and the metabolism of pyruvate
B1
Sources of vitamin __ (thiamin) include grains, wheat germ pork, and liver
B1
DRI for vitamin __ (thiamin): Males = 1.2 mg Females = 1.1 mg
B1
Vitamin __ (thiamin) deficiencies include beriberi, muscle weakness, foot drop, memory loss, tachycardia, low levels of erythrocyte transketolase, and an increase in plasma pyruvate
B1
Vitamin __ (Riboflavin) is lost in UV light
B2
Vitamin __ (riboflavin) helps to release energy from protein and promotes red blood cell production
B2
Sources of vitamin __ (riboflavin) include liver, kidney, meat, and milk
B2
DRI for vitamin __ (riboflavin): Males = 1.3 mg Females = 1.1 mg
B2
Deficiencies of vitamin __ (riboflavin) include growth failure, cheilosis (cracked lips), angular stomatitis (mouth corner cracks), sore throat, magenta tounge
B2
Vitamin __ (niacin) is the precursor to tryptophan. Essential in all cells for energy production and metabolism
B3
Vitamin __ (niacin) aids in the metabolism of CHO, protein, and fat
B3
Sources of vitamin __ (niacin) include protein, peanuts, ready to eat cereals, chicken, rice, yeast, and milk
B3
DRI for vitamin __ (niacin): Males = 16 mg Females = 14 mg
B3
Deficiencies of vitamin __ (Niacin) include pellagra, dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, beefy bight red tounge, symmetrical pigmented rash in sunlight
B3
Vitamin __ (folate) is a water soluble. para aminobenzoic acid (PABA) is its precursor
B9
Vitamin __ (folate) aids in DNA synthesis, forms RBC in bone marrow, prevents neural tube defects
B9
Source of vitamin __ (folate) include dry cereal, liver, kidney, green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, lentils and beans
B9
RDI for vitamin __ (folate): 400 micrograms
B9
Deficiencies of vitamin __ (folate) include megaloblastic and macrocytic anemia, diarrhea, fatigue
B9
Vitamin __ (Pyridoxine) is a coenzyme in amino acid metabolism, deamination, and transamination
B6
Source of vitamin __ (Pyridoxine) include meat, wheat, corn, yest, pork, ready to eat cereals
B6
DRI for vitamin __ (Pyridoxine): Males = 1.22 - 1.7 mg Females = 1.3 - 1.5 mg
B6
Deficiencies of vitamin __ (pyridoxine) include seizures, anemia, dermatitis, glossitis, peripheral neruopathy
B6
Vitamin __ (cyanocobalamin) contains cobalt and is bound by intrinsic factor in gastric juices
B12
Vitamin __ (cyanocobalamin) is a coenzyme in protein synthesis and helps to form RBC
B12
Sources of vitamin __ (cyanocobalamin) include liver, meat, milk, kidney, eggs, fish, cheese
B12
DRI for vitamin __ (cyanocobalamin): 2.4 micrograms
B12
Deficiencies of vitamin __ (cyanocobalamin) include macrocytic, megaloblastic anemia, pernicious anemia.
B12
Pernicious anemia usually occurs after removal of the ileum due to a lack of ________ ______, preventing vitamin __ (cyanocobalamin) absorption.
Intrinsic factor, B12
___________ acid is the precursor to coenzyme A. Aids in the synthesis of fatty acids
Pantothenic
Sources of ___________ acid include animal foods, grains, legumes
Pantothenic
DRI for ___________ acid = 5 mg
Pantothenic
Deficiency of ___________ acid is very rare and results in paresthesia in feet
Pantothenic
Vitamin _ (ascorbic acid) is very easily destroyed, has a structure like glucose, is an antioxidant, needs an acidic pH, destroyed by heat, alkaline pH, and oxidation
C
Vitamin _ (ascorbic acid) changes proline into hydroxyproline into collagen which strengthens intercellular substances. Aids in wound healing and iron absorption
C
Vitamin _ (ascorbic acid) is found in citrus fruits, potatoes, papaya, dark green and yellow vegetables
C
DRI for vitamin _ (ascorbic acid) is 70 - 90 mg
C
Deficiencies of vitamin _ (ascorbic acid) include scurvy, poor wound healing, bleeding gums, petechiae
C
Vitamin __ (biotin) is synthesized by intestinal bacteria, inactivated by avidin (protein in raw egg white)
B7
Vitamin __ (biotin) is a coenzyme in fatty acid synthesis, converts pyruvate to oxaloacetate in gluconeogenesis
B7
Vitamin __ (biotin) is found in liver, kidney, egg yolk, and yeast
B7
DRI for Vitamin __ (biotin) is 30 micrograms
B7
Deficiencies for Vitamin __ (biotin) include muscle pan, dermatitis, and glossitis
B7
___ - ________ is found in plants as phytic acid. Related to sugar and contains phosphorus vitamin like factor
Myo - Inositol
___ - ________ (Phytic Acid) binds to calcium, zinc, iron, and helps provide cell membrane structure
Myo - Inositol
___ - ________ (Phytic Acid) is found in the outer husks of cereal grains and leafy green vegetables
Myo - Inositol
_______ is the most abundant mineral in the body. Regulated by the parathyroid hormone. Vitamin D, acid, lactose aid absorption. Calcitonin lowers serum _______ by inhibiting bone resorption.
Calcium
_______ aids in blood clotting, cardiac function, nerve transmission, smooth muscle contractility
Calcium
_______ is found in dairy products, leafy vegetables, and legumes.
Calcium
DRI for _______ is 1000 - 12000 mg
Calcium
Deficiencies of ______ leads to tetany (invoulantary muscle contractions)
Calcium
__________ is the second most abundant mineral. Part of DNA, RNA, and ATP
Phosphorus
__________ helps transpot fat through lymph and blood, bone, teeth
Phosphorus
__________ is found in meat, milk, poultry, eggs, fish, and cheese
Phosphorus
DRI for __________ is 700 mg
Phosphorus
Deficiencies of __________ are very rare
Phosphorus
____ is a trace mineral. Part of hemoglobin. In food: ferric. Absorbable: ferrous. Stored: ferritin.
Iron
The form of iron in food is ______
ferric
The form of iron in food is _______
ferrous
The form of iron in food is ________
ferritin
____ aids in oxygen transport in the blood
Iron
Sources of ____ ____ include animal foods, meat, fish, poultry.
heme iron
Source of non ____ ____ include cereals, vegetables. Non ____ ____ is poorly absorbed, aided by gastric juices and vitamin C. Calcium helps if oxalates are present. Eggs, tea, milk, and cheese do not aid in absorption
heme iron
DRI of ____ = Males 8 mg, females 18 mg
Iron