Nutrition Flashcards
Carbohydrates
- preferred source of energy
- provide 4cal/g
- promote normal fat metabolism, spare protein and enhance lower GI function
- include milk, fruits, vegetables and grais.
Fats
- provide a concentrated source and a stored form of energy
- provide 9cal/g
- protect internal organs and maintain body temp.
- inadequate intake can lead to increased sensitivity to cold, skin lesions, increased risk of infection, and amenorrhea
- high intake lead to obesity and cardiovascular disease
Proteins
- Amino acids critical to growth and development of tissues
- provide 4cal/g
- build and repair body tissues, regulate fluid balance, maintain acid-base balance, produce antibodies, provide energy, and produce enzymes and hormones
Vitamins
- facilitate metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates and act as catalysts for metabolic functions
- promote life and growth processes and regulate body functions
- vit A, D, E and K are fat soluble and can be stored. Excess can cause toxicity.
- vit B and C are water soluble, not stored and can be excreted in the urine.
Mineral and Electrolytes
- minerals are components of hormones, cells, tissues and bones.
- act as catalysts for chemical reactions and enhancers of cell function.
- almost all foods contains some form of minerals.
- electrolytes play a major role in osmolality and body water regulations, acid-base balance, enzyme reactions, and neuromuscular activity.
Malnutrition Lab Markers
- long-term protein can be determined by evaluating serum albumin levels.
- short-term albumin: retinol-biding protein, prealbumin, transferrin, creatinine and BUN levels.
Water-Soluble Vitamins
FOLIC ACID: green leafy vegetables; liver, beef and fish; legumes; grapefruit and oranges. NIACIN: meats, poultry, fish, beans, peanuts, grains. VIT B1 (thiamine): pork and nuts, whole-grain cereals and legumes. VIT B2 (riboflavin): milk, lean meats, fish, grains. VIT B6 (pyridoxine): yeast (fermento), corn, meat, poultry, fish. VIT B12 (cobalamin): meat, liver. VIT C (ascorbic acid): citrus fruits, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage (repolho).
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
VIT A: liver, egg yolk (gema), whole milk, green or orange vegetables, fruits.
VIT D: fortified milk, fish oils, cereals.
VIT E: vegetables oils; green leafy vegetables; cereals; apricots (damasco), apples and peaches.
VIT K: green leafy vegetables, cauliflower and cabbage (repolho).
Food sources of Calcium
Cheese, collard greens (ex. cabbage and broccoli), milk and soy milk, rhubarb, sardines, tofu, yogurt
Food sources of Chloride
Salt
Food sources of Iron
breads and cereals; dark green vegetables; dried fruits, egg yolk, legumes, liver, meats.
Food sources of Magnesium
Almonds, avocado, canned white tuna, cauliflower, cooked rolled oats, green leafy vegetables, milk, peanut butter, peas, pork, beef, chicken, potatoes, raisins, soybeans, yogurt.
Food sources of Phosphorus
Dairy products, fish, nuts, pumpkin, organ meats, pork, beef, chicken, squash, whole-grain breads and cereals.
Food sources of Potassium
Avocado, bananas, cantaloupe, carrots, fish, mushrooms, oranges, pork, beef, veal, potatoes, raisins, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes.
Food sources of Sodium
Bacon, butter, canned food, cheese, cured pork, hot dogs, ketchup, lunch meat, milk, mustard, processed food, snack food, soy sauce, table salt, white and whole wheat bread.