ESW Final Flashcards
What are the essential fatty acids?
Omega 3 and Omega 6
What are examples of fatty acids?
Omega 3: Salmon, Tuna, Walnuts, Flaxseed
Omega 6: Beef, Poultry, Safflower Oil
How many calories is the largest Heart Attack Grille burger?
8000 Calories
What is a trans fat?
The type of fat produced when manufacturers add hydrogen to fat molecules
Example of trans fat
Margarine, Shortening, Butter
How do you read the label for trans fat?
Carbohydrates
Fish is a good source of fat but also has “___” which can be dangerous in high amounts.
Mercury
What is the chemical makeup of proteins?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
What are the symptoms of Listeria?
fever, muscle aches, nausea, diarrhea
What are the symptoms of E. Coli?
Bloody Diarrhea, Cramps, Kidney Disease
How many types of amino acids do we need?
9 Amino Acids
Examples of the branch chain amino acid?
Eggs, Meat, Dairy Products
Define PKU
Someone who can’t metabolize Phenylalanine
What to avoid if you have PKU
Nutra (Aspartame) and Low Protein Foods
What does protein do for the body?
Build, Maintain, and Repair Tissue in the body.
How do you calculate how much protein someone needs?
.8 grams per kg of body weight
How much protein do you ingest if you are trying to build muscle?
21 gm/day
What happens if you have too much protein
Raise cholesterol and calcium excretion.
Vitamin D Deficiency in children
Rickets
What can happen when you have a calcium deficiency?
Osteoporosis, Convulsions, Heart Failure
Healthiest container to drink from
Stainless Steel or Glass
What can happen to the body from dehydration?
Cells die
Tap VS Bottled Water
Tap must be disinfected
Bottled does not
What do minerals dissolve into?
Water
examples of electrolytes
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Phosphorous
What is a healthy blood pressure?
Between 120/80 and 90/60
What are examples of trace minerals?
Iron, Zinc, Iodine, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Fluoride
What are examples of major minerals?
Calcium, Chloride, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
What is a proprietary blend?
A secret recipe is a way of telling you what is actually in the product.
What does the FDA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration.
What does natural mean on a label?
Nothing artificial or synthetic.
Define USP
United States Pharmacopeia
What do vitamins do for the body?
Energy, Vision, Protect Cells, Blood Clotting
What vitamin can you get by not eating?
Vitamin D
What do free radicals do?
Molecules that cause biochemical aging
What are examples of free radicals?
UV, Air Pollution, Cigarette Smoke
What are phytochemicals?
Chemicals in plant-based foods that affect the body
What is the percent of water in our body?
50 to 70%
Emergen C Pros and Cons
Generally Safe, but if taken too much can cause nausea, diarrhea, kidney stones.
