Leesson 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Chemical substances necessary for life

Functions: Provide energy
Build and repair tissue
Regulate body processes

A

Nutrients

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2
Q

Which nutrients has the most functions?

A

Proteins

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3
Q

Type of nutrients that cannot be synthesized by our body. It can only be found in food

A

Essential nutrients

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4
Q

Type of nutrients that can br synthesized ny the body

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Non-essential nutrients

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5
Q

Type of nutrients that must be broken down into its simplest form before use

A

Organic

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6
Q

Type of nutrients that can be use without breaking down

A

Inorganic

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7
Q

What is our healthiest main source and of energy?

A

Carbohydrates

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8
Q
  • provides the highest calorie value
  • can produce ketones (makes body acidic if too much)
A

Fats (Lipids)

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9
Q
  • builds and repair body tissues
  • provide energy
A

protein

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10
Q

it is the inky on of the 6 nutrients that contain NITROGEN

A

Protein

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11
Q

if your liver is malfunctioning, anong tataas sa dugo mo?

A

Amonia (can cause blood brain barrier)

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12
Q

organic compound that regulate body processes

A

Vitamins

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13
Q

Inorganic compunds that regulate body processes

A

Minerals

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14
Q

Major constituent of all living cells

A

Water

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15
Q

Physiological need for food
- indicates decrease in blood glucose

A

Hunger

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16
Q

Psychological desire for food based on pleasant memories

A

Appetite

17
Q

result of the processes whereby the body takes in and uses food for growth, development, and the maintenance of health

A

Nutrition

18
Q

result of something that is done repeatedly over the years

A

Cumulative Effects

19
Q

unit of energy that a food can give

A

calorie

20
Q

if pregnant women lack folic acid during first trimester, she is most likely prone to…?

A

neural tube deffect

21
Q

Edema due to lack of protein

A

Kwashiorfor

22
Q

a condition where an individual lacks all the nutrients

A

Marasmus

23
Q

bones that become too soft

A

osteomalacia

24
Q

bones becoming spongy / brittle

A

osteoporosis

25
Q

thickeing of skin

A

pellagra

26
Q

extreme dry eyes due to lack of vit A

A

xeroptgalmia

27
Q

potassium recommended per day

A

4,700 mg