Prelim Flashcards

1
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study of food in relation to health

science of food, nutrients and other substances

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Nutrition

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2
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Any substance, organic, inorganic when ingested and nourishes the body

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Food

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3
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chemical component needed by the body for one or more of these functions; provide energy, energy to repair, build and regulate

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Nutrient

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4
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condition of the body resulting from the utilization of essential nutrients

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Nutriture (nutritional status)

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5
Q

most important nutrient

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water

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6
Q

dextrose or grape sugar

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Glucose

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7
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levulose or fruit sugar

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Fructose

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8
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hydrolyzed lactose

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Galactose

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9
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glucose + fructose

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Sucrose

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10
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glucose + Galactose

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Lactose

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11
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glucose + glucose

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Maltose

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12
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sugar substitute for candies, gums and beverages

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Sorbitol

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13
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found in mushrooms, increases urine production through osmotic effects

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Mannitol

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14
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recommended daily total caloric requirement

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50% - 60%

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15
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measures the ability of a food to elevate blood glucose and insulin levels

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Glycemic index

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16
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Glycemic index x Grams carbo

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Glycemic Load

17
Q

launched by Dr. Rodolfo F Florentino (July 1996)

“Your guide to Good Nutrition”

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FNRI Food Guide Pyramid

18
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Aims to encourage the consumption of adequate and well-balanced diet and promote desirable food nutrition practices

qualitative, recomm of food

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10 Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos

19
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emphasizes that the standards are in terms of nutrients and not food or diets

define as level of intakes of energy & nutrient for the maintenance of health

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Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intakes (RENI) or the revised Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

20
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list of common food grouped in terms of equivalent amounts of carbs, protein, fats and calories

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Food Exchange List

21
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uses a 9 inch diameter place which is divided in 3 portions, method helps one to eat more fruits and veg

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The Plate Model

22
Q

The best way for consumers to see how individual foods fit their nutritional needs

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Food Labeling