Intro to Nutrition in Dentistry Flashcards
Examples of Essential Nutrients (6)
1 Carbohydrate
2 Proteins
3 Fats
4 Water
5 Vitamins
6 Minerals
_____ contributes a bigger portion, than physical state to an individuals health
Emotional & Psychological state
lipid needed by the body 2 tbsp in a day
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
_____ science that interprets nutrients & other substances in food in relation to HDRGM of organism (___)
(1) Nutrition
Health, Disease, Reproduction, Growth & Maintenance
Nutrition includes ABFACE
Absorption, Biosynthesis, Food intake, Assimilation, Catabolism, Excretion
_____ is where majority of absorption occurs
Small Intestine
high amount of glucose in bloodstream, when fruits, lessen it for more than 50% (research)
Glucose Spike
Side effects of Glucose Spike include (2)
(1) can cause diabetes or aging factor
(2) inflammation of the body (aching, drowsiness)
high & low glycemic effect
Glycemic Index
Proper Sequence to Prevent Glucose Spike (GPFC)
- Green Leafy vegetables
- Protein
- Fats
- CHO (more than 50%)
produced by Liver due to excess CHO = fatty liver
Glycogen
____ result of untreated fatty liver; ____ due to excessive fried foods
Cirrhosis; Gall Bladder Stone
Examples of foods with High Glycemic Index
Rice, Melon, Banana, Pineapple
lightest form of CHO; 1 cup = ______
(1) Vegetable; (2) 10 g CHO
Fruits free from glucose
Avocado, Calamansi, Lemon