Nutrition

Question 1

Nutrition definition

Answer 1

Is the science of optimal cellular metabolism and its impact on health and disease.

Question 2

Macronutrients

Answer 2

Needed in larger amounts and contain energy:
Carbs
Proteins
Fats

Question 3

Miconutrients

Answer 3

Need smaller amounts:
Vitamins
Minerals

Question 4

Kilocalorie

Answer 4

The amount of energy required for the body.
Eat more than required=weight gain
Eat less than required=lose weight

Question 5

Malnutrition

Answer 5

Inadequate/excess intake of food
Impaired nutrient absorption
or ineffective nutrient utilization

Question 6

Protein deficiencies

Answer 6

Loss of muscle mass
Inability for body to repair damaged cells
Ineffective immune functions
Edema

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Carbohydrate deficiencies

Answer 7

Alter cellular metabolism
Diminish cell growth and repair
Weight loss

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Fatty acid deficiencies

Answer 8

Affect cellular membranes
Disrupt retinal development
Disrupt neurotransmitter production
Disrupt brain function

Question 9

Proteins do what?

Answer 9

Build and repair damaged tissues

Question 10

Carbs do what?

Answer 10

Provide body with energy

Question 11

Fatty acids do what?

Answer 11

Important for metabolism

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Vitamin A deficiencies

Answer 12

Night blindness

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Vitamin B deficiencies

Answer 13

encephalopathy

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Vitamin B3 deficiencies

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Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Dementia
Death

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Vitamin B12 deficiencies

Answer 15

Anemia

Psych disorders

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Biotin deficiencies

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Hair loss

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Vit C deficiencies

Answer 17

Bleeding

Scurvy

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Vit D deficiencies

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Rickets
Bone diseases
Muscle pain
falls

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Cooper deficiencies

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Anemia
Skin lesions
neurological disease
bone fragility

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Iron deficiencies

Answer 20

Anemia
Fatigue
Poor growth

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Magnesium deficiencies

Answer 21

Hypertension
Arrhythmia
Preeclampsia

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Zinc deficiencies

Answer 22

Dermatitis
impaired taste
Impaired growth
Low level of alkaline enzyme

Question 23

Populations at risk for malnutrition

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Potentially everyone
Socioeconomic status
Race
Very young
Very old

Question 24

Individual risk factors for malnutrition

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• Genetics (PKU and CF)
• Lifestyle (inconsistent eating patterns)
• Conditions that affect oral intake (inability to chew or swallow)
• Conditions associated w/ impaired digestion (lactose intolerance and bowel resection)
• Conditions associated w/ impaired metabolism (CA, Parkinson’s, AIDS, COPD)

Question 25

Common diagnostic tests

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Albumin
Blood glucose 
Hemoglobin
Lipid profile
Electrolytes
Blood urea nitrogen
Tests to r/o anemia
Ca
P
Vit D levels
DXA scans

Question 26

Guidelines for good nutritional health

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• “My Plate”-choosemyplate.gov

- 30 min of physical exercise most days/week.

Question 27

Dietary interventions

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Low Na
Low fat
Calorie reduction
Consume fiber
Dietary supplements
Tube feedings

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Pharmacological Agents

Answer 28

Weight loss meds.
Antilipid agents
Micronutrient supplements
Parenteral nutrition

Question 29

Collaborative interventions for malnutrition?

Answer 29

Dietary interventions
Pharmacotherapy
Surgery

Question 30

Interrelated concepts of nutrition

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• Culture
• Glucose regulation (sugar intake and bodies ability to break it down)
• Immunity
• Clotting
• Thermoregulation
• Development