Exam 4 Flashcards
Define Hyponatremia.
Ingesting too much water which leads to a dilution of sodium concentration in the body. Can result in death.
Where does 20% of our daily water come from (non-water)?
Fruits and veggies (80%)
Meats (50%)
Bread and cheese (35%)
What macronutrient helps develops and repairs bones, muscles, skin, blood cells?
Protein
True or false: protein is a macronutrient.
True
What type of plant source can provide protein?
Legumes: beans, peas, peanuts, soy
True or false: carbohydrates are a micronutrient.
False. Carbohydrates are a macronutrient.
(Simple/complex) carbohydrates are found in grains, cereals, veggies.
Complex carbohydrates
True or false: Glycogen is a polysaccharide stored in the liver
True
How is fiber beneficial?
Protects against GI disorders
Facilitates digestion
Reduce risk of some cancers
Lowers cholesterol
True or false: Glycogen and fibers are proteins.
False. Glycogen and fiber are CARBOHYDRATES.
What is the most common circulating form of fat?
Triglycerides (95% of total body fat)
Fats play a vital role in:
maintaining healthy skin and hair
insulate organs against shock
maintaining body temperature
transporting fat-soluble vitamins
What meats are high in fat and need to be avoided?
cold cuts, bacon, hot dogs, organ meats
Name the 4 Fat soluble vitamins.
Defines fat soluble.
A, D, E, K
Absorbed through the intestinal track with the help of fats
What is the needed dosage of Zinc needed per day by men and women?
8 mg a day for women, 11 for men
What does good Nutrient density mean?
Proportion of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients compared to the number of kcal.
1 pound of fat equals how many calories?
3500 calories