nutrition Flashcards
dietary guidelines
-vegetables
-fruits (whole)
-grain
-fat free or low dairy ,milk
yogurt cheese and soy
-protein
-limit sat fats tons fats , added sugars
-sodium less than 2300 mg per day
My plate nutrition
-half of plate fruits and vegetables
-whole fruits
-vary your veggies
-half go grains should be whole grains
-move to low fat to fat free milk / yogurt
-vary the protein you use
Protein
- help wounds heal
-adults 50 to 60g go proteins
-new tissue production - maintaining acid balance
-nonessential amino acids (liver)
essential amino acid (mvp)
Protein deficiency
-vegans are at risk
-causes
severe emaciation
swollen abdomen bc of ascites ( fluid on peritoneal cavity)
liver enlargement
lethargy
failure to grow / thrive
skin infections
fat functions
-form cell membrane or every system
-produce adrenal and sex hormones and bile
-protect nerves
-convert sunshine to vitamin D
-metabolize fat soluble vitamins (ABDK)
lipid panel lab value ranges health risks
-Toal cholesteol <200mg
-low density -lipoprotein<159mg
-high density -lipoprotein >40mg
Triglyceride <199 mg
lipid panel lab value ranges desired ranges
-Toal cholesteol >170mg
-low density -lipoprotein>100mg
-high density -lipoprotein <60mg
Triglyceride >150 mg
food sources of complex carboyohydrates
Potatoes, white and sweet
Oatmeal and rolled oats
Brown rice
Whole-grain wheat bread
Millet, buckwheat, and bulgur
Pasta
Broccoli(don’t covert to glucose)
Whole fresh fruit
Beans and legumes
Peas and lentils
Whole-grain, high-fiber, low-sugar cereals
fiber
-attracts water
-decrease LDL cholesterol reduces coronary disease
-normal bowel function and prevention of constipation
-absorption of minerals
-promote weight lost
- support GI tract
scurvy(pirates )
recording (36:00:00)
-bleeding gums ,dry skin , poor wound healing, dry hair and anemia
Water functions
- maintain. body temp
-transport minerals ,vitamins , and electrolytes
-cushions brain and spinal cord
-lubricates joints
-moistens the gi tract for passage of food
BMI (pg 22 study guide )
-underweight < 18.5
-healthy 18.5-24.9
-overweight 25-29.9
obese >30.0