Nutrition Flashcards
Dairy serving equal to 1 cup of milk?
2 ounces of processed cheese
One tablespoon of peanut butter is equivalent to how many ounces of meat, fish, or chicken?
1
Protein can be found in?
Meat and nuts
A patient with high cholesterol should avoid eating what?
Red meat
Vitamin C can be found in?
Citrus
Beta-Carotene can be found in?
Yellow and orange raw vegetables
Calcium and vitamin D can be found in?
Dairy products
Fiber can be found in?
Raw vegetables
NOT an antioxidant?
VitaminK
NOT fat soluble?
VitaminC
Nutrient has 9kcal/g?
Fat
Eating disorder involves binging and purging?
Bulimia
Eating disorder characterized by self starvation?
Anorexia Nervosa
Contains a significant amount of carbohydrates?
Milk
NOT a complex carbohydrate?
Honey
Fiber most effective in lowering blood cholesterol levels?
Oatmeal
Contains insoluble fiber?
Beans
Which nutrient is preferred by the cells of the nervous system for energy?
Protein
Oatmeal
Lower blood cholesterol levels
The result of fat metabolism for energy is the production of
Amino acids
Effect of various carbohydrates food sources on hyperglycemic peaks is measured on what scale?
Glycemic index
Most nutritious type of bread?
Whole grain
NOT a function of adipose tissue?
Distribute vitamin C throughout the body
NOT true about trans fat?
They affect overall cholesterol levels by increasing HDL levels
Recommendations for healthy blood lipid levels?
Maintain LDL levels no higher than 100mg/dl
It is recommended that we consume mono saturated fats to help maintain a healthy blood cholesterol level. What would you recommended a patient use when cooking?
Canola oil
Oil is most saturated?
Coconut
Examples of nutritionally balanced, complete protein combinations include
Pasta with tomato sauce
A patient with a ________ malabsorption disorder may experience defiencies in vitamin A, D, E, and K
Fat
Beta Carotene performs which functions?
Aids night vision and aids formation of skin. Both A and D
Food rich in vitamin A are
Orange fruits and vegetables
Most common food source of vitamin D is
Fortified milk
A non dietary source of vitamin K is
Intestinal Bacteria
Which of the B vitamins is especially important for childbearing women to prevent neutral tube defects?
Folic acid
A patient with a deficiency of riboflavin may exhibit
Cracks in the corner of the mouth
Excellent source of vitamin C?
Strawberries
Food source of folate?
Raw spinach
Would provide the best dietary source of vitamin E?
Multigrain cereal
Sign of calcium toxicity
Kidney stones
Iron is important part of which compound?
Hemoglobin
Dietary iodine is required to form which of the following?
Thyroid hormones
Building phase of metabolism
Anabolism
Most nutrients are absorbed by which organs?
Small intestine
Example of an essential nutrient
Certain amino acids
Carbohydrates group that is quickly absorbed
Simple sugars
Main function of carbohydrates
To supply fuel for energy and all basic cellular activities
Carbohydrates should account for which percent of total calories consumed each day
45 to 65 percent
Found in plants and are usually lipid at room temperature
Unsaturated fats
A diet high in which of the of the following food source has been found to increase serum triglycerides levels and blood pressure?
Sugars
NOT a risk for high cholesterol
Moderate exercise
Best describe high density lipoproteins
Carry cholesterol from body tissues or the bloodstream to the liver for metabolism and excretion
Naturally occurring antioxidants are not commonly associated with which of the following foods?
Fish
Which of the following come from animal sources and have a mixture of all eight essential amino acids
Complete proteins
Water soluble vitamins?
B complex
NOT a function of minerals in the body
Prevent cell membrane damage
Type of diet is primarily used to treat celiacs diseases?
Gluten free diet
Patients experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms that indicate a food borne illness include all the following except
Diarrhea lasting less than 24 hours
Most common heavy metal contaminant found in food?
Mercury
Which of the following cancers has the highest percentage of cases directly linked to obesity
Colon
A patient with symptoms of _______ vertigo feels dizzy and has difficulty with normal balance
Vertigo
Essential nutrients cannot be manufactured by the body and must be included in the diet or a deficiency disease occurs
A nonessential nutrient can be created in the body
Explain the recommendations for fat consumption
17g of fat per day for a 2000 calorie diet, use only lean cuts and smaller portions of meat, substitutes poultry and fish for red meat
Describe situations in which supplements would be recommended
Patients shows sign and symptoms of a vitamin or mineral deficiency, women in childbearing years, iron and folate for pregnant and lactating woman, elderly, post surgical or burn patient’s, strict vegetarians
