Nutrition final Flashcards
characteristics of anorexia
extreme dietary restrictions, low body weight, overwhelming distress about weight gain, disturbed self-perception
health consequences of anorexia
hair loss, fainting, loss of heart tissue, lanugo, little fat, amenorrhea, low bone mass, muscle tears, low body temp, bruising, low metabolic rate, anemia, blood potassium imbalance, irregular heartbeat, dental decay, constipation, sleep disturbances, immune dysfunction, infertility
characteristics of bulimia
repeated binge eating, repeated use of unsafe ways to prevent weight gain, cycle occurs at least once a week for 3 months
health consequences of bulimia
swollen salivary glands, irritated esophagus, stomach ulcers, bursted blood vessels in eyes and nose, erosion of teeth, blood potassium imbalance, irregular heart rhythm
characteristics of binge-eating
recurrent binge eating, extreme distress about binge eating, at least once a week for 3 months, rapid eating, eating beyond fullness, overeating when not hungry, eating alone to avoid embarrassment, feelings of self disgust, depression, or guilt
health consequences of binge eating
hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoarthritis, fatty liver disease, atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes, cancer, sleep apnea, immune dysfunction, infertility
temperature danger zone
40-140
min cooking temp for ground beef
160
min cooking temp for steaks
depends but 145
min cooking temp for fish
145
min cooking temp for chicken
165
fridge temp
37
freezer temp
15
food preservation techniques
clean, separate, cook, chill
HALT
humidity, air, light, temperature
organic pros
lower pesticide residues, higher phenolic compounds, more flavor, soil and water conservation practices, reduced chemical pollution
organic cons
still use natural pesticides, transported long distances, inefficient land use, more expensive, spoils more easily, microbial contamination, manure fertilizer may increase pathogens
conventional farming pros
higher yields and lower production costs, more affordable prices, greater variety of foods year-round with similar nutritional content, larger more desirable produce, lasts longer
conventional farming cons
may harm environment, residues of chemicals remain on produce, use of GMOs
purpose of food additives
enhance shelf life, safety, flavor, color, texture, stability, and nutritional value
EER change for pregnancy
1st trimester: same
2nd trimester: +340
3rd trimester: +450
protein need for pregnant women
1.1 gm/kg
folate need for pregnancy
600 mcg
Iron need for pregnancy
27 mg/day
recommended weight gain for underweight pregnant
BMI < 18.5 = 28-40 pounds
recommended weight gain for healthy weight pregnant
BMI 18.5-24.9 = 25-35 pounds
recommended weight gain for overweight pregnant
BMI 25-29.9 = 15-25 pounds
recommended weight gain for obese pregnant
BMI >30 = 11-20 pounds
consequences of inadequate weight gain
higher risk of low-birth weight and infant mortality, poorer fetal growth and development, long-term health problems
consequences of excess weight gain
labor and delivery complications, higher risk of c-section, postpartum weight retention, increased gestational diabetes risk, increased hypertension