Exam 3 Flashcards
characteristics of vitamins (2)
the body is unable to synthesize enough of the compound to maintain health
the absence of the compound from the dietary pattern for a defined period produces deficiency symptoms
fat-soluble vitamins characteristics (6)
absorbed like fats (must travel with protein carriers in watery body fluids)
stored in the liver or fatty
not excreted build-up in tissues
toxicities are likely from supplements and occur rarely from food
needed regularly because the body can draw its stores
fat-soluble vitamins
vitamin A D E K
water-soluble vitamins characteristics (6)
absorbed directly into the blood
travel freely in watery fluids
most are not stored in the body
readily excreted in the urine
toxicities are unlikely but possible with high doses from supplements
needed in frequent doses because the body DOESN’T store most of them
water-soluble vitamins
Cs and Bs
how to minimize nutrient losses during food storage and preparation
minimize light, heat and oxygen exposure to maintain nutrients
people who would benefit from multivitamin-mineral supplements
People with a developed deficiency
Pregnant women
Alcoholics
People with food allergies
Chronic dieters
People on lower-calorie diets
Vegans and possibly vegetarians
People with diseases that change food intake
People with abortion challenges
People recovering from surgery, injuries, illnesses
guidelines for selecting a supplement (4)
Vitamins and minerals should not exceed 100% of the DV, and not over the UL of a nutrient
Be wary of buying things over the Internet from unknown sellers
Buy well-known, reputable brands
Check for third-party certification seals
describe the general process by which a cancer develops
initiation: carcinogen damages DNA
promotion: mutated cells multiply uncontrollably
metastasis: mutated cells spread to distant due to blood or lymphatic circulation
dietary factors to reduce the risk of cancer
Consume fruits & vegetables in a wide variety, plenty, & daily
Have sufficient whole grain intake
Eat healthy fats (omega 3, monounsaturated fats, less saturated fats)
Be consistent with physical activity
Reduce caloric intake
Reach and maintain a healthy body weight (below BMI Obesity)
Lower alcohol intake
Lower red meat
Lower processed meat intake (smoking, curing, salting, and other preservatives)
Grilling, smoking, broiling, frying in moderation
Breastfeeding reduces breast cancer risk
Major roles of water
a solvent
lubricant and cushion in the body
temperature regulation
factors influencing the amount of water needed by the body
Alcohol consumption
Dietary fiber (match fiber intake with fiber)
Increased protein, salt, or sugar intakes
Cold weather
Hot weather, humidity
Heated environments
Forced air environments (airplanes, sealed buildings)
High altitude
Prolonged diarrhea, vomiting, or fever
Surgery, blood loss, or burns
Physical activity
pregnancy/breastfeeding
Very young or old age
compare the types and safety of drinking water from different sources
All public drinking water comes from treatment plants (unless using a private well and bottled water is coming from the tap, and may or may not have additional treatment
risk factors for osteoporosis
Female
caucasian/Asian
Age
Slender build
Estrogen
Alcohol smoking
Physically inactive
Low calcium
High protein, sodium, caffeine
define optimal and hypertension blood pressure values
optimal <120 and 80 mmHg (anything above is bad)