Midterm 2 Flashcards
Caffeine increases blood pressure for____ hours for _____
3, non coffee drinkers
Caffeine inhibits the absorption of _____ by increasing the output in the urine
Calcium
The oily substances in caffeine increases the ________ in the blood
LDL Cholesterol
Women of child bearing age should have no more than ____ of caffeine a day
300mg
All other adults should have no more than _____ of caffeine a day which is about ___-___ cups of coffee a day
400mg
2-4
Filters used for coffee brewing limit the ______
Oily substances
Expresso has _____ than regular drip coffee
less caffeine
Which has the most caffeine content, light, medium or dark roast?
Medium
What 3 things are in coffee?
- caffeine
- oily substances
- Antioxidants
Caffeine is considered a ______
stimulant
Name 2 physical effects of caffeine
- nervousness
2. headaches
a Finland study found that __% of antioxidants came from coffee
66
Name 3 antioxidants
- Chlorigenic Acid
- Flavonoids
- melanoidins
Coffee also contains Potassium, ___ which is a ___ Vitamin and magnesium
Niacin, B
Oxidation can be described as ______
taking electrons off an atom causing damage to the cell and DNA
_____ reverse the effects of oxidation and fix damage
Antioxidants
Name three reasons why the antioxidants can cause coffee to be healthy
- Decreases type 2 diabetes
- Decreases risk of alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
- Liver disease
Decaf still has the _____
unhealthy oily substances
Name three reasons why coffee could be considered unhealthy?
- Adding cream and sugar
- sleep issues
- bone health
What is tea?
Soaked leaves from the plant called Camellia sinensis
Black tea leaves are picked and _____
oxidized
Green tea leaves are picked and _____
dried
White tea leaves are not oxidized and _____
dried in the sun
What is in tea?
caffeine, antioxidants and tannins
Catechin is an ______ found in _____
antioxidant, tea
What does Catechin do?
fixes the damage caused by oxidization
L-Theanine is an _____
amino acid derivative or a protein building block
L-Theanine has a _______ effect and also
calming, strengthens immune system
Tannnins in tea can
bind minerals in the digestive tract to inhibit absorption
Too much tea can cause _____
iron deficiency anemia
Name 3 health benefits of drinking tea
- improved cardiovascular health (>3 cups/day)
- increases bone mass
- prevents cavities due to fluoride content
The dose of tea required to see effects ranges from ______
1-6 cups per day
What is the coolest ingredient used at the AUK winery in Newfoundland
icebergs
What is the functional group that identifies a compound as an alcohol?
Hydroxyl group (OH)
_____ is the alcohol we drink
ethanol
