Lp 49 & 50

Question 1

-absorbable substances required by the body for energy, growth & healing
-derived from food substances we eat

Answer 1

Nutrients

Question 2

Comprehensive list of nutrients includes

Answer 2

-glucose
-amino acids
-fatty acids
-triglycerides
-glycerol

Question 3

Condition of body re: availability & use of nutrients

Answer 3

Nutritional status

Question 4

-process of producing heat
-consequence of all metabolic activity

Answer 4

Thermogenesis

Question 5

Chemical rxns require or release E

Answer 5

Measured in calories

Question 6

E needed to maintain body Fxn at rest

Answer 6

BMR

Question 7

E required for digestion, absorption, assimilation

Answer 7

Diet-induced

Question 8

Heat produced by skeletal metabolism

Answer 8

Exercise- induced

Question 9

BMR Fxns include

Answer 9

-maintenance of body temp
-CV & respiratory function
-m tone
-neurotically Fxn
-essential cellular activity

Question 10

Other nutrients necessary substances

Answer 10

Vitamins
Minerals
H20

Question 11

-organic substances derived from plant & animal sources
-necessary in small amts to maintain health of body tissues

Answer 11

Vitamins

Question 12

-ions derived from food sources/ supplements
-maintain health of body tissues & support metabolism
-sources: fruit & vegetables
-needed in varied amts (daily values)

Answer 12

Minerals

Question 13

Factors that predispose to obesity

Answer 13

-exogenous
-genetics
-neuroendocrine syndromes
-abnormality of E metabolism

Question 14

Predisposing cardiovascular disease factors

Answer 14

-hypertension
-current cigarette smoking
-DM
-increased age
-sedentary lifestyle

Question 15

Preventative measures for cardiovascular disease

Answer 15

-decreased saturated, trans fats & salt
-increased physical activity
-decreased stress/ increased coping strategies
-stop smoking

Question 16

Hypertension predisposing factors

Answer 16

-increased boy wt & distribution
-stress

Question 17

Hypertension tx & prevention

Answer 17

-lifestyle changes
-decreased NA intake
-improved diet
-physical activity

Question 18

Cancer associated dietary factors

Answer 18

-increased fat/ decreased fibre diet
-++ intake of saturated fats. Cholesterol & triglycerides
-++ alcohol consumption
-exposure to carcinogens

Question 19

Cancer dietary advice to decrease risk of cancer

Answer 19

-wt control
-varied diet
-decreased fat intake
-limit salt-cured, smoked foods
-limit alcohol

Question 20

Metabolic bone disease assoc. w/aging
-imbalance of bone resorption & formation
Risk factors; genetics, age, nutrition, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, small frame, gender, cultural background

Answer 20

Osteoporosis

Question 21

Thx for microcytic anemia

Answer 21

Dietary Fe & supplements

Question 22

Tx for pernicious anemia (macrocyclic)

Answer 22

Vit. B12 injections

Question 23

Dietary fats

Answer 23

-unsaturated fats & saturated & cholesterol

Question 24

-saturated w/H atoms
-raises LDL- bad cholesterol

Answer 24

Saturated

Question 25

-healthier option
-raises HDL- good cholesterol
-2 types: polyunsaturated & monounsaturated

Answer 25

Unsaturated

Question 26

-combination of lipid & steroid
-produced by liver
-dietary cholesterol from animal products
-not found in foods of plant origin

Answer 26

Cholesterol