Exam 3 Ch 8-10 Flashcards

1
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What interferes with absorption of iron? What increases the absorption of iron?

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Calcium, vitamin C

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2
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What is the minimum temperature ground beef and chicken need to be cooked to?

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160 F

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3
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Thiamin

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Water Soluble

Thiamin
Grains, proteins
Coenzyme in carbohydrate metabolism
Beriberi
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4
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Riboflavin

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Water Soluble Riboflavin Grains, proteins Coenzyme Dermatitis, cheilosis

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Niacin

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Water Soluble Niacin Grains, proteins Coenzyme Pellagra-dementia, diarrhea, dermatitis, death Flushing

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6
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folate

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Water Soluble Folate Green leafy vegetables Help form DNA (cell division) Neural tube defects Mask vitamin B12deficiency

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B12

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Water Soluble Vitamin B12 Animal products (dairy, meats)- only source Folate metabolism and nerves Anemia and nerve damage

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8
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C

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Water Soluble Vitamin C Fruits and vegetables Collagen synthesis, antioxidant Pinpoint hemorrhages-scurvy, diarrhea

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9
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A

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“Fat soluble ““Vitamin A
Beta-carotene”” Orange and green leafy vegetables Night vision, anti-oxidant, growth, development and reproduction, epithelial tissue Night blindness Fetal malformations”

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10
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D

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“Fat soluble Vitamin D Fish and fortified dairy products Blood calcium regulation Osteomalacia (soft bones) Increased calcium deposits in organs”

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E

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Fat Soluble Vitamin E Nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils Antioxidant Hemolysis in premature infants Interferes with blood clotting

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12
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K

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Fat soluble Vitamin K Green leafy vegetables Blood clotting Bleeding Interferes with anticlotting medications

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13
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Which of the following is a function of vitamin A?

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Night vision

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14
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Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin C?

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strawberries

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15
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Which of the following is a function of Vitamin E?

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antioxidants

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16
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Which of the following foods is a good source of Vitamin K?

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spinach

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17
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Folate is especially important for which population?

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women of child bearing age

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18
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Which vitamin needs to be protected from ultraviolet light?

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riboflavin

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19
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Which of the following is one of the criteria that must be met in order to classify a compound as a vitamin?

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Absence of the compound from the diet for a defined period produces deficiency symptoms that, if caught in time, are quickly cured when the substance is resupplied.

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20
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Which cooking method is best for preserving vitamin content of fresh vegetables?

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steaming or stir frying

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21
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Which of the following would be the best way for a college student to increase his or her intake of provitamin A carotenoids?

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Choose a baked sweet potato instead of a baked russet potato.

22
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Of the following options, which would be the best way for a college student to increase his or her intake of folate?

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Consume a spinach salad topped with strawberries and slivered almonds for lunch.

23
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How does vitamin A support the immune system?

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It maintains the health of epithelial tissue, which forms a barrier against infection.

24
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Vitamin D is important for bone health because it

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regulates the absorption and excretion of calcium and phosphorus.

25
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The main function of vitamin K in the body is

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activation of blood clotting factors.

26
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What function do many B vitamins serve in the production of energy?

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They function as coenzymes.

27
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Which is a criterion for choosing a multivitamin-mineral supplement? The supplement ________.

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Provides nutrients less than or close to the recommended intake.

28
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Scientific evidence indicates that multivitamins are often necessary for all of the following EXCEPT

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Athletes

29
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Which word is used to describe the movement of cancer cells from one body part to another?

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Metastasis

30
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Several phytochemicals, such as lycopene and resveratrol, may help the body ward off cancer. What is the best way to incorporate phytochemicals into your diet?

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Consume a variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables.

31
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Why are fruits and vegetables so often implicated in cancer prevention?

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“They provide antioxidant vitamins and minerals.
Diets high in fiber can aid weight management efforts.
They provide phytochemicals.

32
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What is the best way to maintain blood glucose levels during an endurance event?

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Consume a sports drink during the event.

33
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Which would NOT be considered a recovery meal?

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” Bagel and 100% fruit juice Correct! Replacing carbohydrates and protein is important after intense exercise. A bagel and juice would mostly replace carbohydrates, not protein.

34
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Glycogen stores are most likely to be depleted in endurance events, such as a marathon.

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True. Correct! Endurance events, such as a marathon, utilize glycogen stores. After some time (~ 2 hours), glycogen stores will be depleted without replenishing glucose through food or fluids during the event.

35
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How much water to replace weight loss during exercise

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2-3 cups per pound lost

36
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Electrolytes

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Charged ions that conduct an electrical current in a solvent such as water. Sodium, potassium, and chloride are examples of electrolytes in the body; minerals important in fluid balance

37
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define Hyponatremia

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  • Hyponatremia: a condition of too little sodium in the blood; overconsumption of fluids - Can cause swelling of the brain that will lead to death
38
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what vitamins and minerals to vegans lack?

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Vegans lack zinc and iron because their absorption is inhibited in plants

39
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vitamin c enhances the absorption of

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iron in plants (non heme)

40
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Interpret BMI

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<18.5 underweight 18.5-24.9 normal/healthy weight 25-29.9 overweight >=30 obese

41
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waist circumference

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  • Abdominal obesity puts someone at higher risk for chronic disease - Male >40 in - Female >35 in
42
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The components of energy expenditure

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  1. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) 2. Thermic effect of food (TEF) 3. The energy you use to fuel physical activity
43
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types of obesity

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Central obesity: carrying excess fat around the waist (versus butt, hips, and thighs) - increases risk of heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension - Due to storing too much visceral fat (fat that surrounds your organs in your chest and stomach and above our hips) around your waist Subcutaneous fat: fat stored beneath your skin

44
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Calcium

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Milk and cheese
Blood pressure regulation, blood clotting, muscle contraction, bone growth
Osteoporosis
Kidney stones, constipation, decreased absorption of other minerals such as iron

45
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Sodium

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Processed foods
Fluid balance
Muscle cramps
High blood pressure
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46
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Iron

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Meat, fish, poultry
Hemoglobin, cognitive development
Anemia, fatigue, difficulty concentrating
Stomach irritation
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47
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Selenium

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Organ meats
Antioxidant

48
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Zinc

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Meat, fish, poultry (protein containing foods)
Regulate gene expression
Poor growth and delayed reproductive maturation, poor wound healing

49
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Magnesium

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Nuts, legumes, green vegetables, whole grains, dark chocolate
Cofactor for enzymes
Weakness
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50
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Fluoride

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Fluoridated water
Strengthens tooth enamel, bone building
Dental caries
Mottling of teeth
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51
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Iodine

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Iodized salt
Thyroid hormone
Goiter
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52
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What interferes with absorption of iron? What increases the absorption of iron?

A

Calcium. Vitamin C