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1
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Describe food

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products derived from plants or animals that can be taken into the body to yield energy and nutrients for the maintenance of life and the growth and repair of tissue

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what are the 11 factors that influence food choice

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  1. personal preference/taste
  2. habit
  3. ethnic heritage or tradition
  4. social interactions
  5. availability/ convenience- economy
  6. positive/ negative associations
  7. emotional comfort
  8. athletic performance
  9. values
  10. body weight and image
  11. nutrition and health benefits
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What is a therapeutic diet

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a diet ordered by a physician as part of treatment for a disease or clinical condition, or to eliminate, decrease, or increase specific nutrients in the diet

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What is: a diet ordered by a physician as part of treatment for a disease or clinical condition, or to eliminate, decrease or increase specific nutrients in the diet

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therapeutic diet

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what is another name for therapeutic diet

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medical nutrition therapy

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6
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what is another name for medical nutrition therapy

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therapeutic diet

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7
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what is: a chemical substance obtained from food and used in the body to provide energy, structural material and regulating agents to support growth, maintenance and repair of the body’s tissue

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nutrient

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what is a nutrient

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a chemical substance obtained from food and used in the body to provide energy, structural material and regulating agents to support growth, maintenance and repair of the body’s tissue

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9
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what two forms are nutrients found in?

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organic

inorganic

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10
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what is a macronutrients

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required in large amounts because they provide the body with energy in the form of calories

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11
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what is a calorie

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food energy is measure in kilocalories (kcal)

one calorie is the amount of heat necessary to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius

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12
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what: required in large amount because they provide the body with energy in the form of calories

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macronutrients

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13
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what: food energy is measure in kilocalories

one calorie is the amount of heat necessary to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water one degree Celsius

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Calorie

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14
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how many calories in a gram of carbohydrates

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4kcal

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15
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what are examples of carbohydrates

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simple sugars, fibre and starches

bread pasta rice cereal milk fruit

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16
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how many calories are in a gram of protein

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4kcal

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17
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what are some examples of protein

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milk eggs legumes gains animal products

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18
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what is protein composed of

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compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen arranged into chains

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19
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how many calories per gram of fat

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9kcal

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20
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what is fat determined by

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a family of compounds that are insoluble in water

fats are solid at room temperature while oils are liquid

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21
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what are the three diet recommendations?

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variety
moderation
wholesomeness

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22
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what is a great source of: B vitamins, fibre and carbs

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Grains and starches

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23
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what is a great source of: fibre, carbs, water soluble vitamins and potassium

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Fruits and Vegetables

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24
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What foods provide amino acids to the muscles

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protein

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25
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what can simultaneously be a source of saturated fats

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proteins

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26
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what is a source of: calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins and protein

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Dairy

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27
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DRI

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Dietary Reference Intake

-set of nutrient intake value

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28
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EAR

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Estimated Average Requirements

-estimated to meet about 1/2 population

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29
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RDA

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Recommended Dietary Allowance

-intake meets (97-98%) of healthy individuals

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30
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AI

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Adequate Intake

-empirical method when RDA is unknown

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31
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TUL

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Tolerance Upper Level

-max intake of a nutrient without risk

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32
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Harris Benedict Equation for men

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66.5+(13,75 kg) + (5.003 * cm) - (6.775age) *AF *SF

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33
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Harris Benedict Equation for Women

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655.1 + ( 9.563* kg) + (1.850cm) - (4.676age) AFSF

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34
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What is the acceptable range for CHO, fat and protein

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CHO- 45-60%
Fat-20-35%
protein 10-35%

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35
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four main uses for nutrition facts

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  1. easy comparison
  2. Look for specific nutrient
  3. special diet
  4. informed decisions
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36
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Three steps to reading a label

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step 1: look at the amount
step 2: read the DV %
step 3: choose

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37
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Nutrient Claim:

Free

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none or hardly any of this nutrient

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38
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nutrient claim:

low

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a small amount

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39
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Nutrient Claim:

reduced

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at least 25% less than a comparable product

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40
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Nutrient claim

light

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reduced in fat or calories

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41
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Nutrient Claim:

Source

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contains a significant amount of the nutrient

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42
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Nutrient Claim:

high or good source

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contains a high amount of a nutrient

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43
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Nutrient Claim:

very high or excellent source

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contains a very high amount of the nutrient

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44
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Canada’s Food guide message

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choose foods with none or little added sugar, fat or salt

and select lean meats

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45
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What are the 8 stages of digestion

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  1. mouth
  2. salivary glands
  3. pharynx
  4. esophagus
  5. stomach
  6. small intestine
  7. large intestine
  8. rectum
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46
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what is on the tongues surface covered with taste buds and taste pores

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papilla

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47
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what does salvia contain

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99,5% water
electrolytes [ sodium chloride, bicarbonate, potassium]
protein [ enzyme, mucus and lysozyme]

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48
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function of salvia

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moistening and lubricating food
initiating carbohydrate digestion
antibacterial protection
acts as a buffer

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49
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approx. how many times do we swallow a day

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600

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50
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what are the four stages of the swallow

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  1. oral preparatory phase
  2. oral phase
  3. pharyngeal phase
  4. esophagus phase
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51
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what is involved at the oral preparatory phase

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food chewed and mixed with saliva

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52
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what is involved at the oral phase

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voluntary movement of bolus to back of oral cavity

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53
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what is involved at the pharyngeal phase

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bolus directed to esophagus, uvula seals off nasal cavity

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54
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what is involved in the esophageal phase

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autonomic; sphincter closes and breakdown resums

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55
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what are the four layers of the esophagus

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  1. inner layer
  2. submuscosa layer
  3. muscular layer
  4. outer layer
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56
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what are the two sphincter of the esophagus

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upper esophageal sphincter [ pharnygoesophageal ]

lower esophageal sphincter LES

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57
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where is food stored in the stomach

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the upper portion

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58
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what is the semiliquid substance in which food is converted by gastric secretions

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chyme

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59
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what are the two types of gastric digestion

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mechanical digestion

chemical digestion

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60
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What does GERD stand for

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gastroesophogeal reflux Disease

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61
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what is GERD

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incompetence of LES; greater pressure in esophagus therefore food has the tendency to travel upwards.

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62
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what are the factors that decrease the pressure differential from the esophagus and the stomach in individuals that have GERD

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  • increase in gastrin, estrogen, progesterone
  • hiatal hernia or sclerosis
  • smoking
  • medications use [ dopamine, morphine]
  • specific foods
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63
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symptoms of GERD

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difficulty swallowing
heartburn
increases salivation
belching

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64
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treatment strategies/ goals for GERD

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  • increase LES competence
  • decrease acidity of gastric contents [ use of medication and nutrition therapy]
  • improve clearance of esophagus
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65
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What are some symptoms of Dysphagia

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CVA, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, MS, muscular dystrophy, Huntington’s disease, chemotherapy

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66
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What is a common side affect of dysphagia

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aspiration where oropharygeal contents are inhaled into lungs aspiration pneumonia secondary to bacterial overgrowth

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67
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what is a treatment for dysphagia

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eating thinker liquid foods so there is time for the body to react and digest the food slower, and allow for the epiglottis to properly direct the bolus

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68
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what are the three main land marks of the small intestines

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duodenum
jejunum
ileum

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69
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what stimulates the release of pancreatic and gall bladder secretions in the small intestines

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cholecystokinin
gastrin
secretin

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70
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how does the pancreatic juices enter the small intestine

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pancreatic bile ducts

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71
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what are the two aspects of the pancreatic juices

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bicarb

enzymes

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72
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what does a bicarb do

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neutralizes the pH

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73
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what does the enzymes in the pancreatic juices do

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  • protein breakdown: trypsinogen, chymotrypsinogen, procarboxypeptinases and elastase
  • carbohydrate breakdown: amylase
  • lipid breakdown: pancreatic lipase and colipae
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74
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what kind of contraction is peristalsis

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longitudinal so it makes bulges

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75
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what kind of contractions is segmental

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circular muscle. creates a pinch

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76
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what are on the folds of the small intestines

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villi and on that microvilli

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77
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what are the three ways of nutrient absorption

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  1. simple diffusion
  2. facilitated diffusion
  3. active transport
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78
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Three main areas of large intestines

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ascending, transverse, descending

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79
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what are the segmentations of the large intestines called

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hustration

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80
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what are the small sacs on the large intestines called

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hustra

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81
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what does the hustra have in the sacs

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chyme as it mixes with the colon secretions

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82
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what is propulsion

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alternating waves of relaxation and contraction of smooth m.

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83
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what is mass movement

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significant contraction of a large portion of intestinal contents along colon

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84
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what is defecation

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rectum relaxes the anal sphincter

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85
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How long does absorption take to start after the food is consumed

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4 hours

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86
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When you have celiac disease what layer of the intestine is damaged

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mucosa layer

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87
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what is the treatment for celiac disease

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limit gluten in diet

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88
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what does carbo mean

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carbon

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89
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what does hydrate mean

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water

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90
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what is the primary nutrient for the brain and nervous system

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carbohydrates

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91
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is CHO a high or low density source of energy

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low

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92
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what is a complex carbohydrate

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long chains of sugar units arranged to form starch or fibre

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93
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what is the process called that plants create CHO

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photosynthesis

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94
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what are the two components in which glucose is created by

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CO2 and H2O

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95
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what is a simple sugar

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basic sugar molecule contains 6 carbons with oxygen and hydrogen

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96
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what is a monosaccharide

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single sugar unit

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97
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what is a disaccharide

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double sugar unit

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98
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what are the three types of monosaccharide’s

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glucose
fructose
galactose

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99
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where is fructose found

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fruits

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100
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where is galactose found

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milk products

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101
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what are the three disaccharide’s

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lactose
maltose
sucrose

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102
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what two monosaccharide’s make up lactose

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glucose and galactose

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103
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what two monosaccharide’s make up maltose

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glucose and glucose

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104
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what two monosaccharide’s make up sucrose

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glucose and fructose

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105
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what needs to breakdown before absorption can occur

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disaccharides, by enzymes

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106
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all monosaccharide’s are converted to glucose by?

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the liver

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107
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what enzyme breaks down disaccharides to monosaccharide’s

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disaccarideases

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108
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how is glucose and galactose absorbed

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active transport

109
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how is fructose absorbed

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facilitated diffusion

110
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the three polysaccharides

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starch
glycogen
fibre

111
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where is starch found

112
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where is glycogen found

113
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list the polysaccharides in order starting with most branched

A

glycogen
starch
fibre

114
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what is an example of an insoluble fibre

A

cellulose and hemicellulose

115
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benefits to a fibre rich diet

A 
norm blood cholesterol concentrations 
modulate blood sugar
maintains healthy bowel function 
healthy body weight
complex CHO protect against heart disease and stroke
viscous fibres lower cholesterol level
116
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true or false soluble fibres prevent large fluctuations of blood glucose

117
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what is the glycemic index

A

ranking of how quickly a food rises blood glucose and corresponding insulin results
there are many factors affecting the rank so it is hard to predict

118
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what is the glycemic load

A

evaluation of amount eaten at one time

119
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what would a high butyrate [SCFA] high diet protect against

A

colon injuries

120
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Fermentation of fibre in large bowels yields what

A

short chain fatty acids [SCFA]

121
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fibre helps maintain a healthy body weight because it is generally low in

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saturated fats and added sugars

122
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fibre helps maintain a healthy body weight because you feel

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full for a longer time, because the gastric emptying is delayed

123
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what are the three main fibre cautions

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  1. too much fibre and not an adequate amount of fibre will cause bowel blockage
  2. fibre acts as a chelating agent [ binding with minerals such as iron zinc and calcium]
  3. fibre is avoided by people with marginal intake and those at risk of malnutrition
124
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what is the recommended serving of fibre

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14g of fibre/1000kcal

125
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how much CHO is needed to feed the brain every day

126
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when there is an inadequate amount of glucose for the body to break down what does it break down the in process of glycogenesis

127
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without adequate amount of CHO what is produced that throws off the acidity balance

128
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what can chronic ketones cause

A
  • vitamins and mineral disturbance
  • bone loss
  • altered blood lipids
  • kidney stones
  • scant glycogen stores
129
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how much glycogen does the liver store

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60-120g [240-480kcals]

130
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what percent glycogen is stored in the average persons skeletal muscle fibres

131
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how much glycogen does is stored in muscles

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200-500g [800-2000kcal]

132
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what percent of our glycogen is stored in out muscles

133
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when blood glucose levels are low what breaks down glycogen from the muscles and liver

134
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true or false: due to the highly branched nature of glycogen glucagon acts slowly to release glucose into the blood stream

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false, because it is branched it acts quickly because there is an attachment site on each branch

135
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CHO before exercise

136
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why would someone want to consume CHO before exercise

A

max. glycogen stress at the onset of exercise

allow athletes to start in a hyperglycemic state

137
Q

CHO 30 minutes before exercise puts the athlete in what state

A

hypoglycemic state

138
Q

true or false high glycemic index foods allow for rapid recovery

139
Q

what is glycogen loading

A

max. stores of glycogen at onset of exercise

140
Q

true of false: increase in secrum glucose results in decrease secrum insulin

A

false it would cause an increase in secrum insulin

141
Q

what are the two concerns with fibre intake before exercise

A
  1. produce gas, bloating and abdominal pains

2. undigested CHO increase mass of stool in colon

142
Q

Approx what Is the general intake recommendation of CHO

143
Q

how many people are living with diabetes and are unaware

144
Q

what is type 1 diabetes also known as

A

insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

145
Q

what type of diabetes is the own person immune system attacks the cells of the pancreas

146
Q

what is the leading chronic disease among children and adolescents

A

type 1 diabetes

147
Q

what time of diabetes does the blood glucose level remain high while the muscles and tissue are starved for glucose

148
Q

what is type two diabetes known as

A

insulin resistant

149
Q

what type of diabetes can be managed with medications

150
Q

how many veg servings are recommended for diabetics

151
Q

how many fruit servings are recommended for diabetics

152
Q

how many grain and starch servings for diabetics

153
Q

how many milk and alternative for diabetics

154
Q

how many meat and alternatives for diabetics

155
Q

how much fat and oil recommended for diabetics

A

moderation

156
Q

what are the three lipids found

A
  1. triglycerides
  2. phospholipids
  3. sterols
157
Q

true or false fat is necessary in a healthy diet

158
Q

what contains a higher level of energy CHO or fat

A

fat has twice the amount of energy than CHO

159
Q

what is: FFA usually incorporated into a complex compound

A

triglycerides

160
Q

what are the three FFA acids attached to in a triglyceride

A

glycerol molecule

161
Q

true or false all the FFA on the glycerol molecule is always the same length

A

false it can differ by saturation

162
Q

how are triglycerides formed?

A

endogenously but dietary intake can influence their composition

163
Q

what does saturated refer to

A

hydrogenation of FFA

max. hydrogen part of FFA= saturated

164
Q

when does the point of unsaturation occur

A

when a carbon does not contain a max H.

165
Q

what are common sources of unsaturated fats

A

plants and fish

166
Q

what is it called when there is only one point of unsaturation

A

monosaturated fatty acid [MUFA]

167
Q

what is it called when there is two plus points of unsaturation

A

polyunsaturated fatty acid [PUFA]

168
Q

how are fatty acids named

A

based on the location of the first double bond

169
Q

what is the transports of fat

A

lipoprotein

170
Q

what are the four lipoproteins

A
  1. chylomicron
  2. VLDL
  3. LDL
  4. HDL
171
Q

what are the chylomicrons

A

within the intestinal cells, monoglycerides and LCFA[long chain fatty acids] are re-packed into triglycerides and combined with protein and phospholipids

172
Q

how do LCFA and monoglycerides travel the blood stream

A

via chylomicron

173
Q

true or false as the chylomicron pass through the body tissues are able to remove needed components

174
Q

what does the apolipoprotein portion of the chylomicron do

A

provides structural support, cellular recognition and binding

175
Q

what is larger LDL or HDL

176
Q

what is higher in cholesterol LDL or HDL

177
Q

what is higher in protein LDL or HDL

178
Q

does LDL or HDL deliver cholesterol from the liver to the tissues

179
Q

does LDL or HDL scavenge cholesterol and return it to the liver

180
Q

what is the risk of heart attack and atherosclerosis is closely related to ____elevated levels

181
Q

consumption of trans fat raises____ and lowers___

A

raises LDL

lowers HDL

182
Q

what is dyslipidemia

A

a lipid profile that increase the risk of atherosclerotic development
condition with increased LDL and decreased HDL

183
Q

individuals with dyslipidemia should follow what dietary recommendations

A

avoid saturated fat, trans fat, and dietary cholesterol [no more than 10% sat a day]
include unsaturated fats
choose lean meats

184
Q

what are the three ways in which fatty acids differ

A
  1. length
  2. saturation
  3. shape
185
Q

what are the two ends of a fatty acid

A
  1. methyl [ 3 H]

2. acid end [ double bond with O and a OH group]

186
Q

How many carbon, double bonds, saturation and common food sources in stearic acid

A

18 carbons
0 double bonds
saturated
animal fats

187
Q

how many carbons, double bonds, saturation and common food sources for oleic acid

A

18 carbons
1 double bond
monounsaturated
olive and canola oils

188
Q

how many carbons, double bonds, saturation and common food sources for linoleic acid

A

18 carbons
2 double bonds
polyunsaturated
sunflower, safflower, corn soybeans

189
Q

how many carbons, double bonds, saturation and common food sources for linolenic acid

A

18 carbons
3 double bonds
polyunsaturated
soybeans, canola, flax and walnuts

190
Q

what is linoleic acid also known as

191
Q

What is linolenic acid known as

192
Q

where are the double bonds on the linoleic acid

A

carbon 6 and 9

193
Q

where are the double bonds on the linolenic acid

A

carbons 3, 6 and 9

194
Q

how much linoleic acid is recommended each day for both genders

A

17g/day Men [approx. intake 14g/day]

12g/day Women [approx. intake 9.5g/day]

195
Q

how much linolenic acid is recommended each day for both genders

A
  1. 6g/day Men [approx. intake 2.5g/day]

1. 1g/day Women [approx. intake 1.5g/day]

196
Q

what acid is used to synthesis arachadonic acid

A

linoleic acid

197
Q

what does arachadonic acid make

A

eicosanoids

198
Q

what do eicosanoids act like

A

hormones and mediate inflammation

199
Q

what are the sources of arachadonic acid

A

vegetables

200
Q

linolenic acid is used to synthesis what two acids

A

EPA- eciosapentarnoic acid

DHA- docosahexaenoic acid

201
Q

true or false linoleic acid increases triglycerides synthesis and VLDL

A

false it decreases it

202
Q

omega 3 is thought of as being…

A

anti-inflammatory

203
Q

omega 6 is thought of as being…

A

pro-inflammatory

204
Q

fish supplements may interfere with…

A

bleeding and coagulation time and may suppress immune system

205
Q

true or false fish supplements can contain harmful toxins such a mercury

206
Q

catabolic hormones are elevated when____ levels are low

207
Q

FFA usage is promoted by hormones associated with exercise and fasting:

A

glucagon, epinephrine, cortisol

adrenicortictrpic hormones, thyroid stimulating hormone, growth hormone

208
Q

during exercise where does FA come from

A

within the muscle cell of the circulation

209
Q

FA from adipose tissue

circulation TG are dependent on two factors:

A
  1. rate of lipolysis

2. association of FFA with albumin

210
Q

true of false during endurance exercise the relative contribution made by fat to muscle fuel decreases with increased intensity

211
Q

what us the most import stimulator of lipolysis during exercise

A

catecholamine’s

212
Q

what are the three catecholamine’s

A

epinephrine
cortisol
glucagon

213
Q

how does cortisol influence hormone levels

A

stimulates HSL[hormone sensitive lipase] during higher intensity longer duration exercise

214
Q

how does glucagon influence hormone levels

A

increase in HSL if blood glucose levels drop during exercise

215
Q

what is the inhibitor of HSL

216
Q

when is max lipolysis occur

A

moderate-high intensity submaximal exercise when increased levels of catecholamine’s are present with a blunting of insulin released

217
Q

does glucose undergo some anaerobic metabolism

218
Q

what is the explanation of decrease in FA use with increasing intensity

A

due to m. contraction, BP increasing which increases CO to the lungs for oxygenation

219
Q

what two FA form circulating lipoprotein

A

chylomicron

VLDL

220
Q

is chylomicron or VLDL available during exercise

221
Q

muscle adaption in response to ________ training by increasing _______ capabilities which increases_____ and decreases _____ use during exercise

A

cardiorespiratory
oxidative
fat
glycogen

222
Q

how does regular cardiorespiratory training affect LDL and HDL

A

increase HDL and total cholesterol

decrease LDL

223
Q

chronic elevation in BP is called

A

hypertension

224
Q

what measurement is BP expressed in

225
Q

what are the two measurements of BP

A

systolic

diastolic

226
Q

what is the desired BP

A

120/80mmHg

227
Q

what is known as the silent killer

A

hypertension

228
Q

Hypertension can cause:

A 
kidney disease
congestive heart failure 
myocardial infarction 
stroke
aneurysm
229
Q

what is the origin of high vasopressin

A

hypothalamus

230
Q

hypertension is a result of increased______&______

A

vasopressin

angiotensin II

231
Q

common causes of hypertension

A

smoking
neurological disease
adrenal disorder

232
Q

lifestyle changes for HTN

A

increase in PA
smoking cessation
nutrition adjustments
weight loss

233
Q

nutritional interventions for HTN

A

sodium decrease to 2300mg/day
ETOH 2d/day Men 1d/day Women
Potassium, calcium, Magnesium- reduce BP
4-6 potassium per day

234
Q

what is the key difference between CHO and fats with protein

A

amino acid

235
Q

how many different kinds of amino acids are there

236
Q

true or false all amino acids contain the same backbone

A 
true:
carbon 
amine 
acid group
side chain
237
Q

how do amino acids connect together

A

peptide bonds

238
Q

what are the three AA

A

dipeptides
tripepides
polypeptides

239
Q

two varieties of protein

A

globular shape

protein strands can function alone or in networks

240
Q

what is the protein shape called with 4 associated strands

A

hemoglobin

241
Q

what changes the protein shape and loss of function

A 
heat 
acid 
base 
alcohol 
heavy metal 
agitation
242
Q

what breaks down protein in stomach

A

HCL hydrochloric acid

243
Q

what cleaves proteins to smaller polypeptides and some free amino acids

244
Q

in small intestines what does polypepides get broken down into

A

tripeptides
dipeptides
amino acids

245
Q

once protein is in the blood stream where is it transported

246
Q

what are the 7 functions of proteins

A
  1. growth and maintenance
  2. enzymes and hormone
  3. antibodies
  4. fluid electrolytes balance
  5. acid and base balance
  6. blood clotting
  7. protein for energy
247
Q

what does protein growth and maintain include

A

protein turnover

continuous breakdown and synthesis of body protein involving the recycling of amino acids

248
Q

what does protein enzyme and hormones include

A

facilitate chemical raxns/ regulates internal environment

249
Q

what does protein antibodies include

A

protein in blood recognizes foreign proteins

250
Q

what does protein fluid electrolytes balance include

A

albumin maintains oncotic pressure and prevents edema

251
Q

what does protein acid and base balance include

A

acts as a buffer to maintain pH

252
Q

what does protein blood clotting include

A

trap platelets

253
Q

what does protein for energy include

A

protein break down
FA cannot be converted into glucose
no protein storage

254
Q

what does the NS NEED

255
Q

what can be adapted by the CNS for energy

256
Q

what are the concerns with ketones

A 
elevated lipid levels
rapid weight loss 
insulin limits skeletal m. breakdown 
increase in urea excretion from kidneys 
high obesity with high fat diets
257
Q

AA in a cell is used to:

A

build protein

convert to other AA or small Nitrogen containing compounds

258
Q

AA striped of N:

A

burned as fuel

converted to glucose and fat

259
Q

AA wasted when:

A

energy is lacking
protein is over abundant
quality of protein is low

260
Q

Protein quality for plants and animals %

A

plants 70-90%

animal 90-99%

261
Q

true or false: if essential amino acids are missing, body must dismantle its own proteins to obtain it

262
Q

by limiting AA limits_____________

A

protein synthesis

263
Q

what is a more complete protein source animals or plants

264
Q

complimentary proteins means

A

combining incomplete plant sources to create array of AA ex. legumes and grains

265
Q

what does PDCAAS sound for

A

protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score

scale of 0-100 on protein quality

266
Q

what is concerned 100 on the PDCAAS

A

egg whites
tuna
chicken
ground beef

267
Q

what is PEM

A

protein energy malnutrition

- inadequate intake of protein and calories

268
Q

what is Marasmus

A
  • overall inadequate diet

- lean

269
Q

what is kwashiorkor

A
  • edema and swollen belly

- protein inadequacy

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