Human Nutrition Flashcards

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1
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Define vitamin

A

A group of organic compounds that are required in small quantities

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2
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Overconsumption of sugar causes

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Obesity
CHD
Hypertension
Type 2 diabetes
Rotten teeth

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3
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Overconsumption of fat causes

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Weight gain
Cholesterol
Hypertension
CHD
Heart attack

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4
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Overconsumption of meat cause

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Constipation
Weight gain
Hypertension

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5
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Overconsumption of meat cause

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Constipation
Weight gain
Hypertension

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6
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Overconsumption of salt cause

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Hypertension
Strokes
Osteoporosis
Stomach cancer
Kidney disease

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7
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Define Starvation

A

Not getting sufficient food

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8
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Kwashiorkor

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Severe protein deficiency
Loss of muscle mass
Enlarged tummy
Brittle hair

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9
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Maramus

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Severe protein energy defiance
Abnormally thin and weak

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10
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Problems that contribute to famine or starvation

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Unequal distribution of food
Drought and flooding
Increasing population

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11
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How to calculate Body Mass Index

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BMI= body mass/ height squared

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12
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Define malnutrition

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Not eating a balanced diet
Diet of nutrients is not enough or to much

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13
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Scurvy

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Diefiency of Vitamin C
Swollen bleeding gums
Easy bruising
Loose teeth

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14
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Why do you bruise easily when you have scurvy

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Scurvy weakens blood vessel walls

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15
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Obesity

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Excessive food intake
Lack of physical activity
Hypertension
CHD
Type 2 diabetes
Cancer
Depression

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16
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Constipation and colon cancer

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Low fibre diet and dehydration
Fewer that 3 bowl movements per week
Faceas is dry and hard

17
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Coronary Heart Disease

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Coronary arteries that supply your heart muscle with blood, O2 and nutrients become damaged
Caused by high blood cholesterol

18
Q

Define a balanced diet

A

A diet which contains all the 7 food groups or nutrients in the correct quality and quantity for growth and repair to stay healthy and to provide energy.

19
Q

Growing children need…

A

More protein
Extra calcium
Carbs for energy

20
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Puberty and adolescence need…

A

More protein for hormones
Iron for girls (menstruation)
Calcium for boys (thickening bones)

21
Q

Elders need…

A

Calcium and Vitamin (prevent osteoporosis)
Vitamin C supplements
Less carbs
Less protein

22
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Why do pregnant women need extra protein?

A

Growth of the fetus

23
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Why do pregnant women need extra calcium?

A

Bones and teeth of the fetus
Also breastmilk

24
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Why do pregnant women need extra iron?

A

Collagen for the fetus

25
Q

Why do pregnant women need extra Vitamin A?

A

Embryonic development

26
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Why do pregnant women need extra fibre?

A

Prevent constipation
Prevent gestational diabetes

27
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Why do pregnant women need extra folic acid?

A

Development of brain and spinal chord

28
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Causes of Vitamin A deficiency

A

Excessive intake of alcohol
Diet consisting mainly of rice
Effects: Night blindness, dry skin

29
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Causes of Vitamin D deficiency

A

No exposure to sunlight
Effects: Rickets, osteoporosis

30
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Causes of Iodine deficiency

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Inadequate intake of salt and seafood
Effects: Goitre

31
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Causes of Iron deficiency

A

Blood loss
Vitamin C deficiency
Effects: Aneamia

32
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Causes of Calcium deficiency

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Inadequate intake of Calcium and Vitamin D
Effects: Rickets