MIDTERM Flashcards
6 classes
Carbs / 4kcal/g
Lipids (fats) / 9kcal
Proteins / 4kcal
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Alcohol (is not a nutrient) / 7kcal
Macronutrients
Required in larger amounts per day
Carbs, protein, fat, water
micronutrients
Required in smaller doses per day
Vitamins and minerals
essential nutrients
Nutrients a person must get from food because enough cannot be made by the body
Inorganic nutrients
Nutrients that contain no carbon
Water and minerals
Organic nutrients
Carbon containing
Carbs, protein, fats, vitamins
energy yielding nutrients
Nutrients that can be broken down to provide energy for the body
Carbs, lipids, protein
Alcohol yields energy but is not a nutrient
Phytochemicals
Non-nutrient compounds that are found in plant derived foods and have biological activity in the body. Contribute to colour and taste
Fortified foods
Foods which have had nutrients added
five key components of diet planning
- adequacy
- balance
- calorie control
- moderation
- variety
adequacy
Provides all essential nutrients, fiber, and energy in sufficient amounts
balance
Providing foods of a number of different types in proportions
calorie control
Control of energy intake
moderation
Providing constituents within set limits, not to excess
variety
wide selection of food
Energy
Fuels the human body.
It is required to move and work
Comes indirectly from the plants and animals we eat
What is food energy measured in
Calories (kcalories)
Units by which energy is measured
1 kilocalorie is the amount of heat needed to raise the temp of _kg of water by _ degree
1, 1
nutrient density
A measure of the nutrients provided per calorie of food
More nutrients, and fewer calories, the higher nutrient density
Refers to vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats
Veggies are typically most nutrient dense
energy density
lots of calories per serving
Describe the reasons people make the food choices they make.
Cultural and social meaning attached to food
Traditional cuisines and foodways
Sharing ethnic foods
Omnivore
vegetarian
vegan
pescetarian
factors that drive food choice
Convenience
advertising
availability
economy
emotional comfort
habit
personal preference
positive associations
region of the country
social pressure
weight
values and beliefs
nutritional value
Describe ways to determine the credibility of sources of nutrition information.
Do not act based on a single study
Peer reviewed journal
Should state purpose and research methods
Common sense?
Look for credentials
malnutrition
Any condition caused by excess or deficient food energy or nutrient intake or by imbalance of nutrients. Can include undernutrition and overnutrition.
undernutrition
Nutrient or energy deficiencies
over-nutrition
Nutrient or energy excesses
primary deficiency
Deficiency caused by inadequate intake of a nutrient
secondary deficiency
Deficiency not caused by inadequate intake but by something else such as a disease or drug interaction which reduces absorption
Nutritional genomics
Molecular nutrition
Science of how nutrients affect the activity of genes and how genes affect the activity of nutrients
Determining an individuals specific nutrient needs for health
Define elements of the dietary reference intakes (DRI). How they are established and used.
DRI’s - 6 lists of values of nutrient intakes for healthy people. Used to plan and assess diets.
Designed for health maintenance and disease prevention in healthy people
Estimated average requirements (EAR)
Average daily nutrient requirement intake estimated to meet the needs of half of the healthy individuals in a particular life stage and sex group
Basis for RDA’s
Recommended dietary allowances (RDA)
Average daily nutrient intake that meets the needs of 97-98% of healthy people in a particular life stage and sex group
Comes from the EAR
Goals for individuals
Adequate intakes (AI)
Recommended average daily nutrient intake level based on the intakes of healthy people (observed) in a particular life stage and sex group and assumed to be adequate
Set when insufficient evidence for an EAR
Individuals
Tolerable upper intake levels (UL)
Highest average daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of toxicity to almost all healthy people in a certain group
Intake above may put a person at risk of nutrient toxicity
Chronic disease risk reduction (CDRR)
Ie, keeping the sodium intake below the CDRR will help reduce risk of chronic disease for the healthy population
Acceptable macronutrient density ranges (AMDR)
CARBS
FAT
PROTEIN
Ranges of intakes set for energy yielding nutrients sufficient to provide total energy
45-65
20-35
10-35
DRI makes separate recommendations for different people
Pregnancy
Lactation
Infants
Children
Specific age ranges
Sex
Food Guide
Provides a daily healthy eating pattern including a variety of foods from 3 categories
First introduced in 1942
Separate first nations guide
Now plotted on a plate
Healthy eating recommendations (KNOW)
Be mindful of your eating habits
Cook more often
Enjoy your food
Eat meals with others
Eat plenty of fruits, veggies, whole grains, protein, plants
Limit highly processed foods
Make water your drink of choice
Use food labels
Estimated energy requirements (EER)
Average dietary intake predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult
Enough food is critical to support health and life
Physical activity
Adults 18-64
Recommends 60 minutes of moderate activity each day
150 min of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity per week
benefits of physical activity
Better sleep
Improved body composition
Bone density
Lowers risk of disease
Stronger circulation
Lowers anxiety
Longer life quality
Exchange systems
Foods assigned a certain amount of points
Meant to help plan a diet
exchange system based on ___ intake for diabetes canada
carbohydrate intake
Nutrition facts table
Presents information in two ways
Absolute quantities (grams)
Percentages of standards (% daily values)
One serving of this product is giving you 10% of your daily fiber goal
Based on a 2000 calorie diet
EXAMPLE OF
Percentages of standards (% daily values)
nutrition facts
_% is a little, _% is a lot of the nutrient
5, 15
Nutrient content claims
Highlights a nutrition feature of the food
Must meet criteria for specific claims defined by Canada’s Food and Drug regulations
health claims (2 types)
- disease reduction claims
- function claims
disease reduction claims
- highlights the relationship between consumption of a food and a persons health
- must be scientifically established
- ie: quaker, oatmeal and lowering blood cholesterol
Diet high in ____ and low in ____ may reduce the risk of high blood pressure which is a risk factor for stroke and ____ disease
potassium
sodium
heart
function claims
Describes the role of a food on normal functions and activities of the body
Ie, consuming 7 grams of fiber from wheat bran promotes regularity
what do the nutrition facts list
calories and 13 core nutrients
nutrition facts changes and when did they occur
DEC 2022
Standardized the label overall (more realistic for eating/serving sizes)
Potassium is now included
Removed vitamins A and C
Adding daily value for sugar
Daily values updated
Mg amounts are shown with minerals (potassium, calcium, iron)
Daily value footnote
Fiber g are shown
nutrition labels
ingredient list
Starts with the ingredient that weighs the most
NEW
Grouping sugar based ingredients in brackets
Food colours listed by their individual names
% daily value
FAT
SATURATED AND TRANS FAT
CHOLESTROL
SUGARS
FIBRE
POTASSIUM
SODIUM
CALCIUM
75g
20g
300mg
100g
28g
4700mg
2300mg
1300mg
what foods are exempt from carrying a nutrition facts table
beverages with an alcohol content over 0.5%
produce
foods that contain few nutrients (spices, vinegar)
raw single ingredient meal, marine, or freshwater products
foods only sold in the retail establishment where the product is prepared and processed from its ingredients (ie: small cafe)
by jan 2026, a fron t of package symbol will be required on foods high in bad things:
Sodium
Sugars
Saturated fat
WARNING, like mexico
Idea that frequent intakes of these foods are linked to increased health risks
Helping shoppers to make more informed choices
Target is processed foods
list the places you will see calories on menus in Ontario
Food service chains with 20 or more locations in Ontario
Fast food restaurants
Restaurants
Coffee shops
Bakeries
Grocery stores
Movie theatres
what statement was required to be posted in 2018
Adults 13 and older need an average of 2000 calories per day, children 1500, individual needs may vary
examples of phytochemicals
Non nutrient things in food beneficial to health
Can alter body functions
Plant based foods abundant in phytochemicals may promote health
ex: Wine, tea, chocolate, soybeans, flaxseeds
Phytochemicals - chocolate
Contains flavonoid antioxidants that could lower the risk of blood clotting
However, it is rich in sugar and saturated fat
phytochemicals - tomatoes
Lycopene may inhibit cancer cell reproduction
phytochemicals - garlic
Organosulfur compounds
basic chemical tastes
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Salty
Umami (meaty flavor enhancer)
flavour
total sensory impression of the food
smell, texture, temperature
Sugars can provide ____ energy
Fats provide ____ nutrients
Salt assumes the consumption of ___
brain
essential
sodium
What is the most energy-dense nutrient
FAT
Digest
breaking molecules of food into smaller molecules
absorb
movement of nutrients into intestinal cells afetr digestion
main join of the digestive tract
to digest foot to its component, absorb and excrete
it is a flexible, muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the anus
mechanical digestion: MOUTH
Chewing:
Saliva:
Mastication:
Shreds food into smaller pieces for easier swallowing
Added to soften food and aid in digestion.
Releases nutrients trapped in indigestible skins, like those in corn.
mechanical digestion: PERISTALSIS
Wave-like Muscle Movement:
Tongue Movement:
Sphincter Muscle:
Moves food from the esophagus to the stomach and small intestine.
Initiates peristalsis.
Prevents backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus.
mechanical digestion stomach
Food Holding and Mashing: .
Chyme Release:
The stomach holds food, mashes it, and liquefies it into chyme
Slowly released into the small intestine when the sphincter opens
mechanical digestion: SMALL INTESTINE
Absorption:
Most nutrient absorption occurs here, aided by segmentation, which allows for mixing and gradual movement.
mechanical digestion: LARGE INTESTINE
Final Digestion and Absorption:
Feces Composition:
Rectum:
Transit Time:
almost complete by the time contents arrive in the colon.
Made up of fiber and undigested materials
Stores feces until excretion
From mouth to rectum takes 1 to 3 days.
chemical digestion: DIGESTIVE JUICES
Salivary Amylase:
Lingual Lipase: .
Saliva Functions:
Enzyme that breaks down starch in the mouth
Starts fat digestion in the mouth.
Helps maintain dental health
chemical digestion: STOMACH
Protein Digestion Begins:
Acidity: .
Mucus Protection:
Stomach releases gastric juice, which activates pepsin, a protein-digesting enzyme.
he stomach’s pH is highly acidic, aiding digestion and killing pathogens.
The digestive tract is safeguarded from acid by a layer of mucus.
chemical digestion: SMALL INTESTINE
Major Site for Digestion and Absorption:
CCK (Cholecystokinin):
Secretin:
Most nutrient breakdown occurs here.
Hormone that stimulates the gallbladder to release bile into the intestine.
Stimulates the pancreas to release pancreatic juice containing enzymes and bicarbonate.
chemical digestion: NUTRIENT BREAKDOWN
Enzymatic Action:
Fiber:
Enzymes break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into smaller molecules for absorption.
.
Indigestible by human enzymes, contributing to fecal mass.
What is mechanical digestion
Physical process that prepares food for chemical digestion.
What is chemical digestion
The biochemical process that breaks down food into absorbable nutrients (like sugars, AA, fatty acids) can be used by the body
food combinations
Digestive system adjusts to whatever mixture of foods are present (adapts with diet change)
gut bacteria (microbes)
Up to 100 trillion microbes in a healthy tract
microbiota
Mix of microbial species of a community
probiotic
Actual bacteria or food that contains it
Consumed to benefit health by changing the body’s bacterial colonies.
pre-biotic
Substances (like fiber) that are not digested by the body.
Serve as food for probiotics, helping them grow and thrive
Absorption - small intestine
Structure:
Shape:
Absorption:
Lined with villi and microvilli, which increase the surface area for absorption.
A folded tube in the abdomen; the folds enhance surface area.
Selective process; for example, calcium absorption increases when levels are low.
Absorption - small intestine nutrient transport
Villi Cells:
Blood Vessels:
Lymphatic Vessels:
Nutrients pass through the cells of the villi.
Transport carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals to the liver.
Carry most fat products
small intestine nutritional impact
Poor Nutrition Effects:
Malnutrition Consequences:
Insufficient fiber can weaken the intestines.
Leads to a lack of enzymes and reduced effectiveness of absorption surfaces.
belching and gas
Common issues caused by swallowing air while eating or consuming certain foods, like vegetables.
Can lead to hiccups or irritation of the diaphragm.
heartburn and GERD
- Discomfort from acid reflux.
- Chronic reflux of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus, causing pain and potential complications like inflammation or increased cancer risk.
heartburn and GERD triggers
overeating, coffee, fatty foods, carbonated drinks, hot foods, and smoking.
heartburn and GERD treatment
Antacids: Provide temporary relief but can cause the body to produce more acid, potentially interfering with nutrient absorption.
ulcers + treatment
caused by an imbalance of digestive juices, leading to erosion in the stomach lining.
Often treated with antibiotics if bacteria are the cause
hernia
A condition where an organ protrudes through the wall of its cavity, which can lead to reflux and choking.
choking
Occurs when food lodges in the trachea, blocking airflow.
dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing, often seen in the elderly or those with certain diseases, leading to food entering the airway instead of the stomach.
Constipation:
Infrequent bowel movements; can be managed by consuming fiber, drinking water, and staying active to help stimulate muscle contractions.
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome):
Characterized by intermittent bowel disturbances, often linked to diet, lack of physical activity, and stress;
a low FODMAP diet may help.
IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease):
includes conditions like Crohn’s disease, causing inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.
excretory system
Waste Elimination:
Liver’s Role:
Digestive Tract:
Kidneys:
Kidneys:
Blood Pressure Regulation:
Hormonal Regulation:
The body removes waste products.
Filters blood and decides whether waste is sent to:
Via bile to be excreted as feces.
To be removed as urine.
Act as detox specialists by filtering blood and regulating waste and water removal.
Kidneys manage sodium excretion and retention, which is crucial for controlling blood pressure and fluid volume.
Kidney functions are influenced by hormones.
excretory system’s main functions
critical role in waste removal and fluid balance
Storage Systems
Nutrient Storage:
Glycogen:
Fat:
Liver’s Role in Fat Storage:
Adipose Tissue:
The body stores excess energy-containing nutrients:
Stored form of excess carbohydrates.
Stores excess fats, proteins, and carbohydrates when glycogen is full.
The liver packages and ships fats to cells that need energy.
Stores excess fat for energy reserves.
Nutrient Storage Highlights
Vitamin D:
Vitamin C:
Stored without limit in the body.
Stored in small amounts and can be quickly depleted; excess is excreted in urine.
storage systems
storing excess nutrients to ensure a steady energy supply.
carbs function
provide energy, support brain function, and promote digestive health
Sources of Carbohydrates:
Plants:
Dairy Products:
Concentrated Sugars:
Whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables
Milk, yogurt, sour cream.
Refined sugars found in sweets and processed foods
Simple Carbohydrates:
Monosaccharides:
Single sugar units
Monosaccharides:
Glucose: .
Fructose: .
Galactose:
glucose
Mildly sweet; essential energy source for body functions; part of every disaccharide.
fructose
Intensely sweet; found in fruits and honey; often in high fructose corn syrup.
galactose
Component of milk; not sweet; pairs with glucose in lactose.
Disaccharides:
Two monosaccharides joined together.
disaccharides (3)
lactose
maltose
sucrose
lactose
Glucose + Galactose; the main carbohydrate in milk.
maltose
Glucose + Glucose; formed during starch breakdown and fermentation (e.g., barley).
sucrose
Glucose + Fructose: table sugar derived from sugar beets or cane.
polysaccharides
Long chains of monosaccharides
polysaccharides (3)
starch
glycogen
fiber
starch
Storage form of glucose in plants; digestible; found in grains, yams, peas, beans.
glycogen
Storage form of glucose in animals; highly branched structure; stored in muscles and liver.
fiber
Found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes; indigestible by human enzymes; aids in digestive health.
Soluble Fiber:
Dissolves in water;.
Sources:
Benefits:
forms gels; fermented by bacteria in the colon
Barley, legumes, oats, apples.
May lower chronic disease risk and soften stool.
Insoluble Fiber:
Does not dissolve in water;
Sources: .
Benefits:
retains structure and texture.
Outer layers of whole grains, celery
Alleviates constipation and speeds up bowel movements.
Monosaccharides absorption
absorbed directly into the blood
disaccharides absorption
digested before absorption
Split into mono by enzymes
what is the most used nutrient in the body
glucose
Most energy in fruits and veggies comes from __
sugar
Most energy in fruits and vegetables comes from sugars, alongside beneficial components like:
Fiber
Phytochemicals
Vitamins and Minerals
____% of daily calories should come from carbs
45-65% of daily calories should come from carbohydrates, emphasizing complex carbs over refined sugars (often considered empty calories).
Carbohydrate Misconceptions
Carbs are sometimes labeled as fattening, but they provide fewer calories per gram compared to fat.
Excess sugar intake can negatively impact blood lipids.
benefits of carbs:
Lowers cholesterol and heart disease risk.
Protects against strokes.
Low in saturated, trans fat, cholesterol
High in phytochemicals, fibers
Binds with cholesterol-containing bile and aids in excretion.
benefits of carbs:
Blood Glucose Control:
Slower glucose absorption helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
benefits of carbs:
Maintenance of digestive tract health
Fiber plays a role in colon function
Enlarge and soften stools
benefits of carbs
Healthy Weight Management:
Foods high in complex carbs tend to be low in fat and added sugars, providing less energy but greater feelings of fullness.