Module 3 Flashcards
what are macronutrients?
They are nutrients needed in larger amounts in the diet
What nutrients do macro nutrients include?
carbs, protein and fat
What is a vegan?
a diet consisting of only plant foods
What is a fruitarian?
a diet of fruit, nuts, honey and veg. oil
What is a lacto-vegetarian?
vegan based diet with the inclusion of dairy products
What is a lacto-ovo-vegetarian?
vegan based diet with the inclusion of dairy products and eggs
What are AIs?
adequate intakes
Recommended nutrient intake utilized when and EAR cant be established
What are DRIs?
diet reference intakes
What do DRIs concentrate on?
maintaining a health state for the healthy general population to avoid over eating and prevent chronic disease
What are EARs?
estimated average requirements
What does the EAR estimate?
the nutrient requirements of he average individual?
What are RDAs?
recommended dietary allowances
What do RDAs help achieve?
amts of nutrients recommended to be consumed daily by healthy people to achieve adequate nutrient intake
What are ULs?
tolerable upper intake levels
Max intake that is unlikely to creaste risk of adverse effect
What vitamins are relevant to skin and mucous membranes?
Vitamins A, B complex and ascorbic acid
What minerals are relevant to skin and mucous membrane?
zinc and iron
Does malnutrition contribute to progression of perio. disease?
Yes
T/F nutritional deficiencies do not cause periodontal disease
True
Severe deficiencies are rare in developed countries T/F
True
RDA’s are not essential to the health of periodontal tissue
False, they are essential (total body health)
Without local factors including pathogens in biofilm, retentive factors, and lack of home care perio cannot occur. T/F
True
Does the physical character of a persons diet contribute to perio disease?
Yes
Malnutrition suppresses the immune system and impairs host reaction to infections
True
Do nutrients contribute to healing and tissue repair?
Yes
What elements are strongly associated with wound healing?
Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and dietary calcium
What is the vitamin B complex?
all water soluble vitamins excluding vitamin C
List all of the vitamins in the vitamin B complex:
Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, cobalamin, biotin, folic acid, pantothenic acid
Thiamin
vitamin B1
Riboflavin
Vitamin B2
Niacin
Vitamin B3
pyridoxin
vitamin B6
cobalamin
vitamin B12
What is Vitamin C needed for?
collagen formation
intercellular material
healing tissues