Nutrition Flashcards

1
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three main short-term messengers that promote orexigenic [appetite stimulant]

A
  1. ghrelin [stomach]
  2. neuropeptideY [NPY][hypothalamus]
  3. agouti-relatedprotein [AGRP][hypothalamus]`
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2
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gut hormones signal satiety

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  1. cholecystokinin
  2. glucagon-likepeptide-1[GLP-1
  3. peptidetyrosine[PYY]
  4. oxyntomodulin [OXM]
  5. pancreaticpeptide[PP]
    6.amylin and insulin [pancreas]
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3
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adipocytes release______– in proportion to the amount of fat stores

A

leptin

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4
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leptin

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-decreases appetite and food intake
-increase in metabolic rate and energy consumption
-decrease in insulin release from the beta cells
-decreases energy storage in adipocytes

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5
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causes of obesity

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-too many calories
-genetics
-metabolidm
-bx
-envirmonet
-culture
-socioeconomic status
-medica; conditions

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6
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gastric bypass surgery increases risk of epilipsy

A

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7
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undernutrition is most commonly seen in the

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pediatric and older adult populations

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8
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marasmus

A

protein and calories deficiency

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9
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kwashiorkor

A

protein deficiency
-dietary deficiency in protein but relatively high in
carbohydrates

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10
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child with kwashiorkor

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-extensive loss of the visceral protein compartment
resultant hypoalbuminemia that gives rise to generalized or dependent edema
desquamating skin
discolored hair
anorexia
extreme apathy

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