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Nutrition Final Review Flashcards

1
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lbs to kg

A

1lb = 2.2 kg

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2
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BMI

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weight in kilograms / height in meters (squared)

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3
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ft to inches

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1ft = 12 inches

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4
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inches to meters

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1 inch = 0.0254 meters.

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5
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Underweight
Normal
obese
overweight

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Underweight- <18
Normal - 18 - 24
overweight - 25 - 39.9
obese - >40

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6
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classification of fat

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Saturated fats are animal
unsaturated fats are vegetable oil
unsaturated fats branches out to mono and poly.

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7
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positive nitrogen balance

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growth, pregnancy

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8
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negative nitrogen balance

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sick, Burns, serious tissue injuries, fevers, fasting

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9
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what is my best way to eat?

A

50 carb - 20 protein - 30 fat
variety of diet

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10
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Weight gain during pregnancy

A

Normal weight women- 25 to 35
Obese women- 15lb

Average weight gain in 1st T-2-4lbs
1lb/ week gain during 2nd and 3rd

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11
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Carbs to kilocalories

A

CH: 4
Fat: 9
Proteins: 4
Alcohol: 7
Water: 0

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12
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pregnancy what to avoid

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Avoid alcohol (FAS), caffein (SGA) (Max 300mg), tobacco (preterm), and drugs.

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13
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smoking marijuana during pregnancy and excess vitamin A.

A

causes cleft lip

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14
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Infant avoid

A

cow milk - casein (protein) higher concentration

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15
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Botulism is in

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honey. can not give child under 1 year

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16
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Teenage girl has distorted body image

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Anorexia

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17
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Eating disorder: making self vomit

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Bolemia

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18
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water balance

A

aldosterone & antidiuretic hormone

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19
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cholesterol needed for

A

Cell membrane
Aldosterone
Cortisol
Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
Produce Bile Acid
Vitamin D

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20
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deficiency of iron

A

microcytic
hypochromic anemia

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21
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deficiency b12 or folic acid

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lead to megaloblastic anemia

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22
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dash diet

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dietary approach to stop hypertension

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23
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use of fluoride

A

prevents cavities

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24
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prevent constipation

A

fiber, water, walk with friends

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25
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Where are carbohydrates stored?

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glycogen

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26
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proteins will not

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be stored. excess proteins will be eliminated thru deamination

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27
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gluten is a

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protein

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28
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celiac disease is

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gluten allergy

29
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Signs and symptoms of celiac disease

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Constant (chronic) diarrhea or constipation.
Weight loss.
Gas.
Pale, bad-smelling stool.
Unexplained low blood count that makes you feel tired (anemia)
Tingling, numb feeling in the legs.
Missed menstrual periods (linked to too much weight loss)
Infertility.

30
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TDEE

31
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BMR men:

A

1kcal x kg body weight x 24 h

32
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BMR women:

A

0.9kcal x kg body weight x 24 h

33
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lactose intolerance

A

Is not an allergic reaction… lack of enzyme (Lactase)

34
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Monosaccharides are

A

Glucose, Fructose, Galactose

35
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Disaccharides are

A

Maltose, Sucrose, Lactose

36
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Polysaccharides are

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Starch, Glycogen, Cellulose

37
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difference between carbs and proteins

A

protein contains NITROGEN

38
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glucose in urine

A

glucosuria

39
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blood in urine

40
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GI ingestion

A

BOLUS goes to CHYME.
30 mins to stomach, 2 hours in stomach.

41
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CCK

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target organs gallbladder and PJ

42
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Weight management:

A

-Exercise 30 minutes most days to prevent chronic disease
-Exercise 60 minutes/ day to prevent weight gain
-Exercise 60-90 minutes for a sustain weight loss

43
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diabetes mellitus how much exercise

A

120 mins a week

44
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Morning sickness pregnancy

A

hCG hormone in 12 weeks.

45
Q

help with morning sickness

A

eat frequently smaller portions

46
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Vitamin A

A

retinol, retinoic acid, Isotretinoin, keratin

Food source: carrots

Deficiency causes: Xerophthalmia
(dry eye) & Xerostomia (dry skin)

47
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Vitamin D

A

Cholecalciferol (made by cholesterol)

Deficiency causes: Decrease bone growth
*Ricketts (children)
*Osteomalacia (adults)

48
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Vitamin E

A

Tocopherol, Antioxidant

Deficiency causes: Hemolytic Anemia

(info: stop Vit E 1 week before surgery)

49
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Vitamin K

A

Blood clotting

food source: green leafy veggies

Deficiency causes: Ecchymosis (bruising)

50
Q

Vitamin C

A

Ascorbic Acid, Collagen

Deficiency causes: Scurvy

51
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Vitamin B1

A

Thiamine, participates in production of ATPs, forms GABA

deficiency causes:
BERI-BERI
Wernicke-Koraskoff

52
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Vitamin B2

A

Riboflavin, helps produce ATPs

food source: milk

Deficiency causes:
Cheilosis
Corneal Vasculitis
Glossitis

53
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Vitamin B3

A

Niacin, helps produce ATPs

deficiency causes: Pellagra
4 D’s

54
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Vitamin B4

A

Choline, produce neuro transmitters, produce ATPs

55
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Vitamin B5

A

Pantothenic Acid, promote cell division, produce neuro transmitters

56
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Vitamin B6

A

Pyridoxine

Deficiency causes: Neuritis

57
Q

Vitamin B7

A

Biotin, Vitamin H,

Produced by flora

58
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Vitamin B9

A

Folate, Folic Acid, helps with cell division for DNA synthesis

deficiency causes: Neural Tube Defects (NTB)

59
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Vitamin B12

A

Cobalamin, used for RBC division

deficiency causes: Pernicious anemia.

60
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Complex B

A

All vitamins B 1-9, 12B

61
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Vitamin B

A

Promote production of ATPs, Cell division, production of neurotransmitters

62
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Calcium

63
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Phosphorus

64
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Sulfur

66
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Iodine

67
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Zinc

A

deficiency causes: poor wound healing

68
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Selenium

A

regulate T3 & T4

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