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Nutrition Flashcards

1
Q

what are people most likely to be deficient in

A

calcium, iron and vitamin D

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2
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major nutrients

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carbs, proteins and lipids

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3
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other minor nutrients

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vitamins and minerals

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4
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carb percentage

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45 to 65

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5
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carb sources

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Starch (complex) in grains and vegetables
Sugars (simple) in fruits, honey and milk/dairy

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6
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insoluble vs soluble fibre

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insoluble = not digested

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7
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carb use in body

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Glucose - fuel used by cells to make ATP

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8
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types of lipids

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fatty acids, triglycerides, saturated and unsaturated fats, cholesterol

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9
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saturated vs unsaturated

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unsaturated = good

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10
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lipids use in body

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phospholipids, adipose tissue, protection, vitamin absorption

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11
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lipid sources

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meats, eggs, dairy, oils

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12
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HDL vs LDL (cholesterol)

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LDL = bad, stores cholesterol in bloodstream
HDL = good, regulates LDL storage

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13
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protein kg

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0.8g per kg

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14
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protein sources

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eggs, dairy, fish, most meats, legumes, nuts, grains

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15
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protein use in body

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structural materials, functional molecules, energy source

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16
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role of vitamins

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helping body use nutrients, coenzymes

17
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fat vs water soluble vitamins

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fat soluble are stored whereas water soluble are easily absorbed

18
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foods highs in vitamin D

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salmon, eggs, fortified milk

19
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vitamin D function

A

Healthy bones, cognition

20
Q

vitamin B12 sources

A

meats

21
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vitamin B12 function

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Need for RBC formation, nerve cells

22
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minerals function

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Work with nutrients to ensure proper body functioning

23
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important minerals examples

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Calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium

24
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fat soluble vitamins

A

A, D, E, and K

25
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water soluble vitamins

A

B, C, B12

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