ppwt 3 - fat, carb, fiber, water requirements during adulthood Flashcards
how can you know that there is a fatty acid deficiency
when mead (C20:3N:9) appears it means that there is a deficiency in linoleic or alpha linolenic
carbohydrate requirement
EAR based on amount that would provide the brain with adequate supply of glucose
what is total fiber made of
dietary fiber + functional fiber
what is functional fiber
isolated, nondigestible CHOs shown to have beneficial physiological effects in humans
fiber has a … correlation with CHD
negative
what are other benefits for dietary fibre
- ameliorate constipation and diverticular diseases
- fuel for colonic cells
- decrease blood concentration of glucose and lipids
- source of nutrient-rich low energy foods -> satiety and decrease risk of obesity
what is the total water intake
drinking water + water in beverages + water that is part of food
when thrist is detected
wen significant fluid losses or change is the Na status - not well correlated with fluid needs
how is assesed the hydration status of water
by plasma or serum osmolality - primary indicator of water status
how dehydration impaired in heat dissipation
increase body core temperature
increase strain on CV system
water has an rda?
no an AI
