Nutrition T4 Flashcards
Basic Nutrients the body needs
Carbohydrates Fats Protein Vitamins Minerals Water
Carbohydrates
Provide most of the body’s energy and fiber
1g= 4Kcal
Sources of carbs
Whole grain bread
Baked potato
Brown rice
Other plant foods
Fats
Provide energy and vitamins
35% or less of diet should be fat
1g= 9kcal
Sources of fat
Olive oil
Salmon (fish)
Egg yolks
Protein
Assists with growth, maintenance, and relain of body tissue
1g=4Kcal
Sources of complete protein
Beef
Whole milk
Poultry
Source of incomplete protein
Most plant foods
- beans
- grains
- nuts
- veggies
Vitamins
Necessary for metabolism
Two types
-fat soluble
-water soluble
Water soluble vitamins
Vitamin C
Vitamin B complex
Fat soluble vitamins
A
D
E
K
Minerals
Complete essential biochemical reactions in the body
Types of minerals
Calcium
Potassium
Iron
Sodium
Water
Critical for cell function
Replaces fluids in the body that are lost through sweat, elimination , and respiration
How much water should you drink a day
6-8, 8oz glasss
What percent of the body is water
60%
Factors that affect nutrition
Religion Financial issues Appetite Negative experiences Environmental factors Disease/ illness Medication Age
Eating disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge-eating disorder
Anorexia
- Fear of being fat
- Significantly low body weight for gender, age, development, and physical health
- Self-perception of being fat
- Consistent restriction of food intake
- Actions to prevent weight gain
Bulimia
- cycle of binge eating followed by purging
- May use laxatives, fasting, or extreme exercise
- lack of control during binge
- at least one cycle of binge and purge per week for at least 3 months
Binge-eating Disorder
- loss of control during binge followed by remorse
- does not use compensatory behaviors (purging)
- episodes range from one to multiple times a week
- results in overweight or obesity
Obesity
Class 1: BMI 30-34.9
Class 2: BMI 35-39.9
Class 3: BMI 40 and up
Nutrition Data to collect
- number of meals
- fluid intake
- food preference
- food access
- heart burn, indigestion
- allergies
- chewing and swallowing
- medications
- activity
- religions restrictions
What to measure in exam
- height, weight, BMI, ideal body weight
- skin folds
- lab values