Nutrition Flashcards
condensed milk, usually not recommended for infant feeding, is mixed as follows: for 1/2 oz of condensed milk, ___ oz of water should be added
condensed 100 kcal/oz
isocaloric (breastmilk) 20kcal/oz
1/2 oz of condensed milk: 2 oz of water
An omega-3 fatty acid considered to be the main structural component in the brain
DHA (docosahexanoic acid)
the precursor of adenocortical hormones (e.g. cortisol, aldosterone)
cholesterol
the precursor of sex hormones (e.g. testosterone, estrogen, progesterone)
cholesterol
stabilizer of plasma membrane that surrounds all cells of the body
cholesterol
BMI formula
kg/m2
Normal BMI
18.5-24.9
BMI. Obese range.
- 0-34.9 obese
35. 0-39.9 moderately obese
true of breastmilk, except:
a. whey-casein ratio is 60:40
b. mostly a-lactalbumin
c. low methionine:cysteine ratio
d. contains traces only of lactoferrin
e. low levels of phenylalanine and tyrosine
FALSE ang
b. mostly a-lactalbumin
the following increases glycemic index of foods:
a. processing
b. fats
c. fiber
d. a and b
e. all
ALL
inhibits synthesis of ovarian steroids, thus causing delay in ovulation
prolactin
can lead to vit K deficiency:
a. GI disorder that could lead to vitK deficiency
b. insufficient prodn of bile acids
c. intake of drugs like antibiotics, coumarin and salicylates
d. a and c
e. all
ALL
nutrient in mature breastmilk which is dependent on maternal diet
fatty acids
1st clinical sign of hypovitaminosis A (vitA deficiency):
xerosis conjunctivitis
vitamin d. true or false.
dark skinned people need more exposure to sunlight than light-skinned people to generate the same amount of vit.D
true
vitamin d. true or false.
UVA, the healing rays of sunlight, can penetrate glass
true
vitamin d. true or false.
the farther one lives from the equator, the longer the exposure needed to the sum in order to generate vit. D
true
daily requirement for first year of life
80-120kcal/kg BW
causes of primary malnutrition
ignorance and erroneous food habits
scarcity of food supply
overproduction
decreased nutrient absorption ay hindi cause of primary malnutrition
antioxidants that protects integrity of lipids and phospholipids
vitE
complaints of night blindness is an example of ___ stage of malnutrition
4th
BEST strategy to recommend to manage weight problems, esp for the pediatric age group is:
to teach them how to choose wisely quality and quantity of foods
transfats:
a. result when carbon-carbon double bone are converted into single bond because hydrogen was added
b. result when double bond are converted from cis to trans configuration
c. had been linked to increase incidence of heart disease
d. b and c
e. all
D.
b. result when double bond are converted from cis to trans configuration
c. had been linked to increase incidence of heart disease
“hold your baby crosswise in the crook of the arm opposite the breast, you’re feeding from - left arm for right breast, right arm for left. Support the baby’s trunk and head with your forearm and palm. Place your other hand beneath your breast in a U-shaped hold and guide the baby’s mouth to your breast” is a description of:
Cross Cradle hold
carbohydrates, proteins, fats. how many per gram?
Carbohydrates (60%) (1gm = 4kcal)
proteins 11% (1gm = 4kcal)
fats 35% (1gm = 9kcal)
strict vegetarians (completely avoid animal products) may suffer deficiency of this vitamin:
cyanocobalamin
considered diagnostic sign(s) of Kwashiorkor
edema
colostrum compared to mature milk have lower content of the ff: except:
a. proteins
b. fats
c. vitamins.
d. salts like Na+ and K+
e. immune bodies
B
fats and sugar
human adults require 8 essential amino acids daily for optimal health. in addition, the ff are considered essential in the premature:
cystine
histidine
tyrosine
An Omega-6 fatty acid with anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic effect is
GLA (gammalinolenic acid)
Goats milk compared to breast milk has all the following characteristics, except:
a. higher protein
b. lower carbohydrates
c. have been known as antigenic
d. comparable level of folic acid and iron
D
A healthy diet is consist of fatty acids ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3
4:1
The ff food consist of saturated fats except
margarine
Evaporated milk is not recommended as substitute for breast milk, however if you must give it, how much water is added to 1oz
1
daily water requirement is highest in
first year of life
excessive corn consumption is associated with what vitamin deficiency
niacin
best management of obesity
gradual food intake rich in fibers such as vegetables and fruits
incrased level of homocysteine has been appreciated with atherosclerosis and studies have shown that there is a correlation with elevated levels homocysteine with deficiency of which of the following vitamins
cyanocobalamine
folic acid
peridoxine
responsible for “let-down” or milk ejection reflex
oxytocin
breastfeeding. arm supporting the baby is same side as breast
Cradle Hold
breastfeeding. arm opposite the breast is the one supporting the baby
Cross Cradle Hold
breastfeeding. sa ilalim kili-kili. good for CS
Football Hold
breastfeeding. katabi
Side-Lying Hold
whey:casein ration
60: 40 breastmilk
20: 80 cow’s milk
marasmus
kulang calories and protein
kwashiorkor
very low in protein
