Exam 1 Flashcards
What percentage of inpatients are malnourished upon arrival?
- 30-50%
Possible benefits of etoh consumption
- Moderate intake - Elevated HDL, lower serum lipoproteins
What is nutrient density labeling?
- Rating that gives proportion of nutrients in food eg. NuVal - Higher score = nutrient dense, healthier
Adiposity rebound in children
- Increase in body fat in preparation for pubertal growth spurt
What is the most popular supplement?
- Multivitamin
How much glucose (roughly) is needed to avoid ketone production?
- 50 g/day for brain consumption - 200 g/day is required from diet
Reasons to recommend supplements to patients
- Inflammation - Oxidative stress - Loss of organ reserve - Hypomethylation - Dysglycemia - Meds previously rx interfere with nutrient absorption
What is the most common source of mono-unsaturated fat?
- Olive oil
Where does majority of weight gain come from in babies 1-4?
- 40% of weight gain from fat. This is the main dietary energy source (40-50%) during infancy.
Hartnup dz. What is this a defect in? Presentation?
- Deficiency in transporter for typtophan. - Neurologic and skin manifestations.
Nutrients given to optimize wound healing
- Vit C, zinc
What is a cohort study?
- Observational study - Observe group of individuals from either historical perspective (retrospective) or start following them from now til X time fram (prospective)
Which FAs are essential?
- Omega 6 and Omega 3 polyunsaturated
Goal setting mnemonic for behavior modification program
- SMART - S: specific - M: measurable - A: attainable - R: relevant - T: timely/time-bound
Epinephrine’s effect on glucose state
- Increase glycogen breakdown - Increase gluconeogenesis from lactate and AAs - Increase mobilization of fat via activation of HSL
Biotin. Role, deficiency (and causes) and clinical characteristics, source
1.) B7: CO2 xfer rxns, carboxylation rxns 2.) a.) Causes = raw egg ingestion, IBD, achlohydria (absence or low HCl production/secretion in stomach), anticonvulsant drug therapy, sulfonamide therapy b.) Clinical = depression, hallucinations, myalgia, paresthesia, anorexia, nausea, alopecia, scaly dermatitis, hypo-/hyper-glycemia, impaired lipid metabolism c.) Yeast, liver, kidney, synthesized by microflora
Define constipation in peds population
- Delay or difficulty in passing stools for 2 or more weeks
Effect of angiotensin
- Vasoconstriction - Thirst and release of ADH (retention of water) - Na conservation at PCT - Aldosterone release from adrenals
What is the best anthropometric method for determining CVD risk?
- Waist to Hip ratio - At risk male >= 0.95 - At risk female >= 0.86
When should a baby/toddler/child drink cow’s milk? Why?
- Not until age 1 - Renal solute load is too high (renal failure, dehydration, GI bleed) - Not sufficient in vitamins, minerals, EFAs.
Which PUFAs are better – cis or trans?
- Cis
When is TPN recommended?
- GI tract out of commission
CHO counting for T1DM
- 15 g of CHO is 1 CHO serving/exchange - Each gram of CHO is 4 kcal - Therefore: 1 CHO serving = 60 kcal
You are a pediatrician and a mother comes into your office with a fresh baby at only at 4 days. She is concerned that the newborn may have lost weight. You assess and note that the baby has lost 5% of its birth weight. Is this normal?
- Yes, ~6% weight loss in first few days of life. Will regain by 7 to 10 days.
Vitamin D pathway
- 7-dehydrocholesterol to D3 (in skin with UVB exposure) - D2 and D3 to calcidiol (25-hydroxy vit D) in liver - Calcidiol to calcitriol (1, 25-hydroxy vit D = active form) and calcitroic acid (24, 25-hydroxy vit D = inactive form)
In what populations should B12 supplementation be considered? Symptoms of deficiency?
- Strict veggies, over age 50 (stomach acid decreases), stomach surgery, PPIs, metformin, anesthesia, elevated MCV values, high homocysteine levels, low serum B12 - Symptoms: fatigue/lethargy, depression, poor memory, numbness/tingling in hands/feet.
Why vit D and Ca deficiency following roux-en-Y surgery?
- Duodenum is main Ca absorption site - Vit D required for Ca absorption
Magnesium. Role, deficiency and clinical characteristics
- Role: bone mineralization, cell membranes (bound to PLipids), enzymes (hydroxylation of Vit D in liver) - Deficiency: nausea, vomiting, anorexia, muscle weakness, spasm/tremors, personality changes, hallucinations. Low K and Ca. Deficiency usually associated with alcoholism and renal dz.
When to supplement molybdenum?
- Functions in sulfur metabolism - Symptoms: fatigue, brain fog
Is pre-albumin and albumin an indicator for protein/nutritional status?
- Pre-albumin and albumin = overall prognosis of severity of illness. Not accurate of nutritional/protein status. - Why? Inflammatory cytokine production, infection, surgery, cortisone can decrease albumin. Dehydration falsely elevates albumin. Same factors for pre-albumin.
What are the vitamins that play a role in one-carbon transfer pathway? Function of this pathway? Describe the pathway.
- Folate (B9) is substrate for cobalamin (B12) - Function = production/maintenance of new cells, DNA/RNA synthesis - Pathway: see image in study guide
It was a busy night on the hospital serve. Your team has 5 new patients and handoff was a little sketchy from the night float folks. They left a note to start TPN, bud didn’t tell you which patient. Given the list of patients below, which of the following patient would be the most appropriate patient for parenteral nutrition? A.) 35 yo healthy male who sustained head trauma from a motorcycle accident and is unconscious for his second day in a row. B.) 85 yo male previously healthy with pneumonia and decreased level of consciousness who has intubated last night. C.) 45 yo female who has delivered her 6th child last night. She has had significant bleeding and is being transferred to the ICU from the mother and baby floor. D.) 65 yo male with hx of multiple intubations for COPD exacerbation. He has lost 20 lbs in the last month and he has been on a vent for the last 3 days. The ICU team does not think he will be weaned off the ventilator for at least another week. E.) 22 yo male musician who has aspiration pneumonia from rx drug abuse and etoh. He is currently unable to take nourishment by mouth but is alert and answering questions appropriately after spending the night in the ED and starting IV vanc, levaquin and ceftazidime.
- Answer = D
Recommended CHO source for diabetics
- Whole grains - High ratio of amylose to amylopectin foods - Large, intact, unhydrated starch granules - Viscous fibers - Reduced ripeness - Minimal food processing, cooking and storage
LDL function
- Derived from VLDL, cholesterol-rich with vit E, taken up by liver via LDL receptors, can move cholesterol from arteries
Are vitamin supplements recommended for children?
- Nope, unless specific need
Chemical messengers involved in pathophysiology underlying obesity
- Leptin - Ghrelin - GLP-1 - Adiponectin
Risk factors for obesity
- CVD - DM - CVA - HTN - DM - CA - Gynecologic abnormalities - Osteoarthritis - Gallstones
Micronutrient that is part of vitamin B12
- Cobalt
What is considered successful weight loss maintenance?
- Losing 10% of initial body weight and maintaining that for at least one year.
Effect of dietary fiber
- Slow GI transit time = smaller peak glucose concentrations postprandially - Decrease lipoprotein concentration - May lower all-cause and CVD mortality - May decrease colorectal cancers
Target HDL levels
- Men: >= 40 mg/dl - Women: >= 50 mg/dl
What is chylothorax?
- Abnormal connection b/w pleural space and lymphatic drainage of small intestine - Accumulation of lymph in pleural cavity (milky pleural effusion)
Normoglycemia
70-100 mg/dl fasting and <140 mg/dl at 2 hours post-prandial
During solid introduction in infancy, where should CHOs come from?
- Cereals, fruits and veg - No from juice or other high-sugar snacks.
Pantothenic acid. Role, deficiency and clinical characteristics, source
1.) B5: acyl xfer rxns (CoA) 2.) Numbness/tingling (burning feet syndrome) fatigue – very rare 3.) Egg yolk, liver, kidney
Iron overload. Causes, symptoms, tx
- Causes: overdose, hemolytic anemia, hemochromatosis (incl. hereditary), thalassemia, sideroblastic anemia - Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, tissue damage - Tx: phlebotomy, chelation
Effect of aldosterone on sodium
- Conserve sodium = inc in BP
Vitamin D. Role, deficiency and clinical manifestations (children vs adult), sources
- Role: regulator of bone metabolism, primary calcium (and phosphate), other roles emerging (cell differentiation, immunity) - Deficiency: a.) Adult: osteomalacia (softening of bone) b.) Child: rickets - Sources: skin synthesis, liver, fish, fortified dairy, eggs
Is BMI alone to make assessments of disease risk?
- No. BMI + waist circumference
Selenium. Role, deficiency and clinical characteristics, source
- Role: protect cells against destruction by peroxide and free radicals (glutathione peroxidase cofactor), iodine metabolism - Deficiency: a.) Keshan (+ Cocksackie virus infection): cardiomyopathy, CHF, necrosis of heart b.) Kashin-Beck’s: osteoarthropathy, degeneration/necrosis of joints/cartilages of legs/arms c.) Poor growth, myalgias, weakness, loss of pigmentation - Source: grains, meat, poultry, fish, dairy
Causes of chronic diarrhea in child
1.) Osmotic diarrhea - Lactose malabsorption - Excessive juice intake - Fructose intolerance 2.) Inflammatory diarrhea - Infection - Celiac - IBS - Monitor electrolytes here
Supplements that lower risk for AMD (age-related macular degeneration)
- Lutein, zeaxanthin, vit E, vit C, Zn, folate, B6, B12.
What nutrients affect iron?
- Ascorbic acid enhances non-heme absorption - NB! Iron is dependent on Cu to be mobilized from stores - Iron decreases absorption of Zn - Pb inhibits activity of heme synthesis
Nutritional changes for constipation peds pt
- Ensure proper mixing of formula without cereal - Use apple or prune juice
Which protein is digested more quickly?
- Plant-based (whey) - Eggs are digested slowest
When is drug therapy recommended for tx of obesity?
- BMI 30+ or 27+ with comorbidities - With weight loss
Spoon nails indicate
- Malnutrition, esp methionine, cysteine, Fe - DM
Cognitive and sensory deficits
- Thiamin, niacin, pyroxidine, B12 deficiency
Symptom (s) common in hypomagnesemia patients. Which medication can cause this?
- Constipation - Others: RLS, muscle cramps, HTN, HAs, insomnia - Med = PPIs
Insulin regulation
+: increase BGL, increase AAs, increase FAs, incretin hormones, ACh -: leptin, SNS via alpha-2 agonists (eg. NE)
ADA macronutrient recommendation
CHO (45-65 % of total calories)
Protein (10-35% of total calories) – if nephropathy, protein to ~10%
Fat (20-35% of total calories): saturated <10%
Cholesterol <300 mg/day
Dietary fiber: 38 g/day male; 25 g/day female
Cystinuria. What is this a defect in?
- COAL transporter defect. COAL = cysteine, ornithine, arginine and lysine - Loss of AAs in feces and urine
HDL function
- Transfer apo C2 and apo E to chylomicrons and VLDL to regulate their metabolism - Take up cholesterol from LDL and VLDL and phospholipids from VLDL - Reverse transport of cholesterol from peripheral tissues
Diets that are base producing
- vegetables, fruits and tubers
Wasting of muscle
- Protein deficiency
When is mechanical soft food recommended?
- Bad teeth or edentulous
How do kidneys compensate to acidotic diets?
- Removes non-metabolizable anions - Conserves citrate - Increases excretion of ammonium - Lower urine pH as a result = uric acid stone production
Niacin deficiency can be secondary to what other vitamin? What other AA? Drug?
- Riboflavin (B2), pyridoxine (B6) - Tryptophan - Isoniazid
Is vitamin E protective against CVD?
- Most studies show that it is not. When taken with vitamin C, seems to reduce formation of small and large atherosclerotic plaques.
St. John’s wort used for?
- Mild to moderate depression, not neurologic depression
Niacin. Role, deficiency and clinical characteristics, source
1.) B3: electrons xfer rxns as NAD 2.) pellagra – 4Ds – dementia, diarrhea, dermatitis, death 3.) tuna, liver, beef, poultry, mushrooms
Which plaques (hard or soft) are more likely to lead to MI?
- Soft
Risk of HTN in obese
- 2-6 fold increased risk
What affects uptake of fluoride?
- Al, Ca, Mg, Cl reduce uptake - Phosphate, sulfate increase uptake
What is a term birth? Low birth weight?
Term = 37-42 weeks LBW = \< 2500 g (5 ½ lbs)
Statins depletes what important energy producing structure/molecule?
- CoQ10
What is the protein digestibility corrected AA score?
- Ranking of protein based on type and amount of AA in it factoring in how much of it we need. - High = 1.00 (egg white, casein, soy)
Define minerals
- Periodic table elements, not broken down or digested
Most common mineral deficiency
- Mag. 50-75% of population
What macrominerals does our body need? Which is needed most?
- Calcium (most) - P, Mg, Na, K, Cl, S
Nutritional changes to be made in acute diarrhea peds patient
- Mild: normal diet, avoid high sugar beverages, try BRAT diet, increase fluid intake - Moderate: increase fluids, pedialyte - Severe (+ tachypnea, tachycardia, lethargy): hospitalize
Pandemic vs epidemic vs outbreak
- Outbreak: dz occurs in greater numbers than expected in community, region - Epidemic: ID spreads rapidly to many people - Pandemic: global dz outbreak
What is a case-control study?
- Observational study - Compare group of individuals with dz vs those without dz
Sulfur. Role, deficiency and clinical characteristics, sources
- Role: sulfur-containing AAs, vitamins (B1, B7), CoA and glutathione, found in hair, skin, nails as part of keratin - Deficiency: unknown - Source: protein foods
Follicular hyperkeratosis
- Vit A and C deficiency
How should dietary intake be altered during periods of illness or injury?
- Illness/injury = hypermetabolic state - Increase fat and CHO intake to minimize protein degradation and lipolysis
Pathologies related to excess etoh consumption
- Fatty liver (high NADH:NAD ratio = increase lipid synthesis, decreased removal), cirrhosis (acetaldehyde), lactic acidosis, vitamin deficiencies (etoh competes with some dehydrogenases)
Pros/cons for WtoH ratio
- Good for detecting health risks for obese - Not so good for detecting true malnutrition
Short-term and long-term complications for DM
- Short-term: keto-acidosis, hyperosmolarity, lactic acidosis - Chronic: long-term damage to eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and BVs
Chromium. Role, deficiency and clinical characteristics, source
- Role: normal use of BGL and function of insulin, glucose intolerance factor - Deficiency: glucose intolerance, glucose and lipid metabolism abnormalities, insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia - Source: fruit, veg, liver, grains
Clinical considerations for chromium
- Improves glycemia in DM patients if already deficient
Should I learn herbal supplements?
Should I learn herbal supplements?
AAs responsible for removing nitrogenous waste
- Alanine and glutamine (also glucose-alanine cycle)
Tetany
- Ca, Mg deficiency
If supplements are required, is a multivitamin superior to individual pills?
- No.
On the glycemic index (GI) scale, which foods are quickly digested and absorbed?
- High on GI (processed CHOs)
Types of enteral nutrition
- Nasogastric (NG) tube: nares to stomach - Gastric tube (G-tube): tube inserted through small incision in abdomen into stomach for long term enteral nutrition. Specific type is PEG, which is percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placed endoscopically. - Jejunostomy tube (J-tube): surgically/endoscopically inserted through abdomen into jejunum.
How does protein digestion differ to that of lipids and CHOs?
- Minimal digestion in mouth of protein. Lipids via salivary lipase and CHOs via salivary amylase.
Supplements to tx AMD (age-related macular degeneration)
- Slow progression with vit C, vit E, beta carotene, Zn and Cu. - Note: lutein, zeaxanthin, omega 3 don’t have an effect.
Formula for protein allergy
- Protein hydrolysate - Amino acid-based formula
Characteristics of failure to thrive in child
- Small head circumference - Muscle wasting - Weight loss/poor weight gain
What FAs increased risk for CVD?
- Saturated (long-chain)
What vitamin masks a vit B12 deficiency?
- Folate (B9), can alleviate anemia, but neurologic problems go undetected
Best iron form
- Ferrous
Meds that induce weight gain
- Glucocorticoids, steroids (prednisone) - Antipsychotics/mood stabilizers (lithium, clozapine, risperidone) - SSRIs, MAOIs, TCAs - DM meds (insulin, glyburide, glipizide) - Antiepileptic
NaCl and K recommendation daily
< 2300 mg/day of NaCl
4700 mg/day of K
What percentage of cancer results directly from inheriting genes associated with cancer?
- ~ 5-10%
Goals of T2 diabetes management
- Achieve near-normal BG and BP levels - Improve lipid profiles - Modify nutrient intake and lifestyle to delay or prevent onset of chronic complications of DM
What is an apo-B 48 deficiency?
- Defective chylomicron synthesis leading to TG accumulation in intestinal cells
Which lipoproteins are atherogenic? Non-atherogenic?
- Atherogenic: chylomicron remnants, VLDL remnants, LDL - Non-atherogenic: chylomicrons, HDL, VLDL
Calcium. Role, deficiency and clinical characteristics, sources
- Role: bones/teeth component (~99% found here), cellular processes (membrane permeability), muscle contraction, blood clotting, enzyme activation - Deficiency: rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, tetany - Source: dairy, sardines, greens
Types of failure to thrive
- Source - Primary = social, environmental deficit - Secondary = disease state
What are causative factors for vascular dz?
- HTN - DM - Increased platelet aggregation (may be d/t low fruit, veg, fish) - Hypercoagulable state (obesity, high saturated fat, cholesterol) - Cigarettes - Insufficient exercise
You are in charge of a free clinic in Chicago, IL. You realize that all your patients are at risk of malnutrition and institute a series of cooking classes to help your patients learn to prevent malnutrition. What specific risk factor for malnutrition applies to all your patients? a.) recent weight loss b.) surgical stress c.) iatrogenic d.) lower income e.) increased nutrient loss
- Answer = D
Nutrient deficiencies to monitor for after roux-en-Y surgery?
- Iron (esp Roux-en-Y), B12, folate, Ca, Vit D
In what location does the majority of digestion and absorption of proteins occur?
- small intestine - all enzymes responsible for protein digestion except for pepsin are active here
What are the risks of too much protein?
- Pre-renal azotemia – abnormally high levels of nitrogen-containing compounds - Increased kidney burden - Kidney stones - Osteoporosis
How to assess growth in babies and toddlers? Older children?
- 0-36: Use weight/age, length/age, weight/length and head circumference - 2-18: Use weight/age, height/age, BMI/age (note: BMI is from growth chart, not same as adults – overweight considered 85-94th percentile on growth chart, obese as >95%)
Nutrient hypothesized to decreased length of cold and improve immunological status
- Zinc
Hypothesized conditions resulting from chronic metabolic acidotic state
- Insulin resistance, DM, HTN, CVD, CKD
How does the body deal with nitrogen? Is it stored? How does it maintain balance?
- Nitrogen is eliminated in urine. We cannot store excess AAs. - Therefore N determined by need. - Balance: In (diet) – Out (feces, urine) = 0
Define dietary reference intake (DRI), recommended daily allowance (RDA), adequate intake (AI) and estimated average requirement (EAR).
- DRI: term for reference values to plan and assess nutrient intake. This includes RDA, AI, EAR and TUL. - RDA: average daily level of intake sufficient to meet nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy people (97-98%) - AI: evidence insufficient to develop RDA, this level assumed to ensure nutritional adequacy - EAR: level expected to satisfy needs of 50% in an age group based on scientific review
Selenium deficiency leads to what other deficiency?
- Iodine deficiency
Most common complaint following bariatric surgery
- Constipation: dehydration, decreased fluid post-op, increased water needs, Ca/Fe supplements post-op
What is gestational DM?
- Increased placental hormones = insulin resistance during pregnancy. - Risk for T2 DM following pregnancy is increased
How to differentiate anemia d/t folate vs cobalamin deficiency?
- Symptoms largely indistinguishable. GI manifestations, no neurologic abnormalities. - Use Schilling test
Which form of magnesium is better absorbed?
- Citrate and malitate forms better absorbed than oxide
BMR (basal metabolic rate) for a male and female? How do you factor in level of activity?
- Female (weight in lbs x 10), male (weight in lbs x 11) - Multiply by activity: sedentary (x 20%), light (x 30%), moderate (x 40%), very active (x 50%) - Eg. 125 lb women: 1250 caloreies = BMR. Energy expenditure: 1250 calories x 20% (sitting, typing) = 250 calories, so 1500 calories total per day.
What is USP certification?
- Product evaluated by third party and suitable for sale
What immune cells make active vit D?
- Macrophages and dendritic cells
Diseases that predispose to obesity
- PCOS (hyperinsulinemia, misfunctioning insulin – resistance?) - Hypothyroidism (low metabolism) - Adrenals overproduce cortisol
Who is at risk for T2 DM?
- BMI >= 25 - 1st degree relative - Birth to baby >= 9 lbs - Hx of gestational DM - Physically inactive - AA, Hispanic, Native American, Asian American, Pacific Islander - HDL 250 mg / dl - Impaired glucose tolerance - Elevated fasting glucose - HTN
What is the most effective single intervention for preventing cancer in animal studies?
- ~20-40% restriction/reduction of energy intake from food
Necrotizing enterocolitis. What is it? What newborns are at risk? Nutritional intervention?
- Acute inflammatory bowel disorder characterized by ischemic necrosis of GI mucosa. Fatal often, surgery required. - Preemies, LBW - Parenteral nutrition for 14-21 days post-op, transition to EN, recovery = 2 x RDA for protein and 25% more kcals than normal for age with more frequent feedings
Which vitamins have higher risk for toxicity in general? Why?
- Fat soluble, can be stored in body fat
When is soy formula used?
- Infants with galactosemia, congenital lactase deficiency, family who are veggie - This formula has higher protein content. Phytates from soy and fiber oligosaccharides interfere with absorption of Ca, phosphate, Zn and Fe.
VLDL function
- Transport TGLs, cholesterol and vit E from liver to muscles and other organs. - LPL cleaves more slowly than on chylomicrons. Remnant VLDL go back to liver to make LDL cholesterol.
Describe cobalamin transport in body
- B12 ingested and travels to stomach with R-binder released from salivary gland. B12 with associated proteins. Proteins are degraded in stomach and R-binder (haptocorrin aka transcobalamin I) associates with vitamin B12 to protect it in acidic environment. - Intrinsic factor (from parietal cells) is released from stomach and is passed into duodenum. Proteases degrade haptocorrin in duodenum and IF binds vit B12. - B12 absorbed in terminal ileum where it associates with transcobalamin II in blood.
Ginseng used for?
- Body tone increase, energy levels, reduce stress
Transporter for glucose? Galactose? Fructose?
- SGLT1 (co w/Na): gluc , galactose - GLUT 5: fructose - Basolateral membrane has GLUT 2 for all monosaccharides
Affect of processing grains
- Endosperm (CHO, protein region) kept, while bran (fiber and some vitamins and minerals) and germ (nutrients, fats, vitamins) are removed.
What is the deal with corrected age for premature infants? Til when is this used and for what?
- Must make an adjusted age for premature infant. Eg. If infant born at 32 weeks and is currently 3 months old, the corrected age is 1 month. - Use for all premies until 24 months when assessing growth, nutritional needs, feeding, developmental milestones. Correct height until 42 months and head circumference until 18 months.
Thiamin. Role, deficiency and clinical characteristics, source
1.) B1: decarboxylations of alpha-keto acids and 2-keto sugars, nucleic acid and fatty acid synthesis, membrane and nerve conduction 2.) Beriberi (dry, wet, infantile) and Wernicke-Korsakoff encephalopathy a.) Dry/neuritic (less severe, chronic): wrist/foot drop, loss of tendon reflexes, paresthesia b.) Wet: swelling of heart, tachy, edema c.) Infantile: heart failure, dyspnea, cyanosis 3.) yeast, pork, legumes
Describe how atherosclerotic plaques are formed
- Free radicals attack PUFAs and apoB in LDL creating fragments - Fragmented LDL not recognized by LDL receptor so it binds to other receptors - Scavenger receptor on macrophages bind LDL and create foam cells - LDL more likely to be oxidized the longer it stays in circulation - High LDL increases amount of uptake into endothelium of arteries - Foam cells deposit cholesterol creating plaque
Small lunula on nails
- Likely vit B deficiency
Which omega FAs are pro-inflammatory? Anti-inflammatory?
- Omega 6 is pro-inflammatory - Omega 3 is anti-inflammatory
What happens to excess CHO after intake?
- If glycogen stores are full, it is largely converted to TGLs
According to Women’s Health Initiative study where dietary fat intake was lowered, what was the impact on cancer and CV disease rates?
- Minimal decrease. May indicated that low fat diets are not significant in decreasing rates of these diseases. Type of fat could be important.
In terms of antioxidant defense, which are more effective at reducing markers of oxidative stress: whole fruits/veg or supplements from these?
- Whole food source is more beneficial.
Cortisol’s effect on glucose state
- With glucagon, activates key gluconeogenesis enzymes - Maintains glucose production from protein and facilitates fat metabolism
Diets that predispose susceptible individuals to gout
- high meat/low dairy
Chylomicron function
- Transport fat-soluble molecules (TGLs, cholesterol, A, beta-carotene, C, D, E, K) from intestine to other organs. Cleavage by LPL to release molecules to various sites.
Methods for nutrition assessment
- Direct: examine individual, measure objective criteria - Indirect: use community health indices that reflect nutritional influences
Nitrogenous waste is mostly excreted where?
- Urine
Stages in stages of change model
- Precontemplation: no intention to change over next 6 months 2. Contemplation: aware of problem, thinking about change in next 6 months 3. Preparation: intends to change within next 30 days, may have made small changes 4. Action: actively engaged in behavior change for less than 6 months 5. Maintenance: engaged in behavior change for at least 6 months
Mercury poisoning effect
- Ataxia, visual problems, mental retardation, NM problems
Define BMI for adult obesity vs that of childhood obesity
- Adults: >30 - Children: >95th percentile on BMI growth chart
Phentermine/topiramate
- Phentermine: decrease appetitie - Topiramate: anticonvulsant, decrease appetite, prolongs satiety feeling - Contraindicated in CVD, HTN, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, drug abuse, MAOI use within 14 days
Only AA completely oxidized for energy
- Leucine to acetyl-CoA
What is the plasma protein responsible for mobilization of iron? What mineral is it dependent on?
- Ceruloplasmin, dependent on Cu
Which populations are at-risk for HTN?
- Obese - DM - Advanced age - Lower SES - Sedentary lifestyle - AA, Hispanic – why? Thrifty gene? - Alcohol abuse - Family hx