Nutrition Final Review Flashcards
lbs to kg
1lb = 2.2 kg
BMI
weight in kilograms / height in meters (squared)
ft to inches
1ft = 12 inches
inches to meters
1 inch = 0.0254 meters.
Underweight
Normal
obese
overweight
Underweight- <18
Normal - 18 - 24
overweight - 25 - 39.9
obese - >40
classification of fat
Saturated fats are animal
unsaturated fats are vegetable oil
unsaturated fats branches out to mono and poly.
positive nitrogen balance
growth, pregnancy
negative nitrogen balance
sick, Burns, serious tissue injuries, fevers, fasting
what is my best way to eat?
50 carb - 20 protein - 30 fat
variety of diet
Weight gain during pregnancy
Normal weight women- 25 to 35
Obese women- 15lb
Average weight gain in 1st T-2-4lbs
1lb/ week gain during 2nd and 3rd
Carbs to kilocalories
CH: 4
Fat: 9
Proteins: 4
Alcohol: 7
Water: 0
pregnancy what to avoid
Avoid alcohol (FAS), caffein (SGA) (Max 300mg), tobacco (preterm), and drugs.
smoking marijuana during pregnancy and excess vitamin A.
causes cleft lip
Infant avoid
cow milk - casein (protein) higher concentration
Botulism is in
honey. can not give child under 1 year
Teenage girl has distorted body image
Anorexia
Eating disorder: making self vomit
Bolemia
water balance
aldosterone & antidiuretic hormone
cholesterol needed for
Cell membrane
Aldosterone
Cortisol
Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
Produce Bile Acid
Vitamin D
deficiency of iron
microcytic
hypochromic anemia
deficiency b12 or folic acid
lead to megaloblastic anemia
dash diet
dietary approach to stop hypertension
use of fluoride
prevents cavities
prevent constipation
fiber, water, walk with friends
Where are carbohydrates stored?
glycogen
proteins will not
be stored. excess proteins will be eliminated thru deamination
gluten is a
protein