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Evolution of the Human Diet Flashcards

1
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What are substances obtained from food that are vital for growth and maintenance of a healthy body throughout life?

A

Nutrients

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2
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Do we need large or small quantities of macronutrients per day?

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We need large

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Do we need large or small quantities of micronutrients per day?

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We need small

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4
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Do macronutrients or micronutrients supply energy to the body?

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Macronutrients

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5
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List some examples of macronutrients

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Carbohydrates, fat and protein

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6
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List some examples of micronutrients

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Vitamins and minerals

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7
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What is a nutrient that must be obtained through the diet in order for the body to function properly?

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An Essential Nutrient

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8
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Can the body produce essential nutrients?

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No

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9
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What is the ratio derived by dividing a food’s micronutrient content by its calorie content?

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Nutrient Density

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10
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What is a comparison of the calorie content of a food with the weight of the food?

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Energy Density

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11
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Which foods are considered energy dense?

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The foods with the highest calories that weigh the least

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12
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What is the most extensive study of the human diet?

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The history of man

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13
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Who conducted the history of man?

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Weston A. Price

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14
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What is the scientific name for bipedal ape?

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Hominid

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15
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What is our closest living primate relative?

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Chimpanzee

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16
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What are the 3 vital nutrients to brain development?

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DHA, EPA, and Cholesterol

17
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How long ago did we transition to agriculture?

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10,000 years ago

18
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What are the 3 advantages of agriculture?

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  1. Larger population
  2. Long term food supply
  3. People were prepared for challenging times
19
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What are 4 disadvantages of agriculture?

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  1. More demand on environment
  2. Pollution and overcrowding
  3. Smaller Brain size
  4. Malnutrition
20
Q

List 4 foods that are agricultural foods

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  1. Cereal grains
  2. Potatoes
  3. Soy and beans
  4. Dairy
21
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List examples of cereal grains

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Corn, wheat, rice, oats, and barley

22
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List 5 examples of industrial foods

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  1. Refined sugars
  2. Refined grains
  3. Industrial Seed Oils
  4. Hydrogenated Oils
  5. High fructose corn syrup
23
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List examples of refined sugars

A

Sugar cane and beet sugar

24
Q

List an example of refined grains

A

White flour

25
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List examples of industrial seed oil

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Canola oil, corn oil, soybean oil, safflower oil

26
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List examples of hydrogenated oils

A

Margarine and vegetable shortening

27
Q

How long ago did we start eating industrial food?

A

200 years ago

28
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What percentage of our modern diet consists of foods we have only been eating for the blink of an eye on an evolutionary scale?

Human Nutrition (21 decks)

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