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nutrition basic Flashcards

1
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what are the 6 classes of nutrients?

A

proteins, fats, carbs, minerals, water, vitamins

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2
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how many nutrients does the body require?

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around 50 essential nutrients divided into the 6 classes

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3
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what is 1 kilocalerie?

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1000 calories. amount of heat it takes to raise the temp of 1 litre of water 1 degree C

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4
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how many calories are in a gram of fat?

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9

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5
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how many calories are in a gram of protein?

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4

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6
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how many calories are in a gram of carbohydrate?

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4

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7
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how many calories are in a gram of alcohol?

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7

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8
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what does protein do?

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Form important parts of blood, enzymes, some hormones, cell membranes

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9
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what is protein composed of?

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9 essential amino acids

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10
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what do fats do?

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Help absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Insulate our bodies to retain heat and provide a protective cushion for internal organs.

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11
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what are the types of essential fats?

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Essential fats include linoleic acid and alpha-linoleic acid

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12
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what are the 3 forms of fats?

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saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated

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13
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what are trans fatty acids? found where?

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unsaturated fatty acids with an atypical shape produced by hydrogenation. can be found in fried food

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14
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what type of fat should you choose to decrease the risk of heart disease?

A

unsaturated fats

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15
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what are carbohydrates?

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Various combinations of sugar units (saccharides).

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16
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what are carbohydrates mainly used for?

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Used primarily for energy

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17
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what type of groups are carbohydrates classified into?

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simple and complex

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18
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what are examples of simple carbohydrates?

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sucrose, fructose, maltose, lactose

19
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what are complex carbohydrates? where can they be found?

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starches. among the most important sources of dietary carbohydrates. can be found in grains and vegies

20
Q

what is fibre?

A

non-digestible carbohydrate found in plants

21
Q

what can fibre do for you?

A

decrease risk of type 2 diabetes/heart disease, increase gastrointestinal health

22
Q

what prevents constipation, hemorrhoids, other digestive disorders?

A

insoluble fibre

23
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what do vitamins do?

A

energy production, growth of healthy tissue, use of minerals

24
Q

how many essential vitamins are there? how many are fat soluble? water soluble?

A

13 essential vitamins. 4 fat soluble. 9 water soluble

25
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what are water soluble vitamines?

A

soluble in water!! absorbed directly into bloodstream

26
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what are fat soluble vitamins?

A

capable of being dissolved in fat or lipid tissue

27
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what are the fat soluble vitamins? name them

A

A, D, E, K

28
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what are minerals?

A

inorganic micronutrients

29
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what are the types of minerals?

A

macrominerals and trace minerals

30
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what macrominerals? examples?

A

important for the body. e.g. calcium, phosphorus, sodium, etc

31
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how much macrominerals does the body need?

A

more than 100mg a day

32
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what are trace minerals? exmaples?

A

little is required but it is essential for good health. e.g. zinc, iron, copper, etc

33
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what is water used for?

A

in digestion and absorption of food. controls body temp. function in nearly all of body’s chemical reactions

34
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when was canada’s first food guide released? what was it called?

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  1. “canada’s official food rules”
35
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when was “eating well with canada’s food guide” released?

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february 2007

36
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what did “eating well with canada’s food guide” emphasize?

A

importance of combining physical activity with healthy eating

37
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when were revisions made to the food guide? what were the guiding principles?

A

june 2017. regular intake of vegies, fruit, whole grains, protein (mainly from plants). choosing unsaturated over saturated fats. decrease intake of processed and prepared foods. share meals!!

38
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what changes did they make to the 2019 food guide?

A

no longer includes food groups/recommended serving sizes

39
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why does canada’s food guide matter?

A

if followed can lead to healthier diets, eating patterns, and health outcomes

40
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when did nutrition labeling become mandatory for prepackaged foods?

A

in 2007

41
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what information is a nutrition label required to include?

A

nutrition facts table, ingredient list, nutrition claims

42
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what is a correction to a common misconception about the amount of food listed?

A

it is not a recommended serving

43
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how are ingredients listed in the nutrition label?

A

listed by weight

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