Principles of Nutrition Flashcards
What is kwashiorkor?
extreme protein deficiency
what is marasmus ?
extreme calorie deficiency
what is secondary malnutrition?
condition that prevents proper digestion or absorption i.e) loss of appetite, alteration of normal metabolism, prevention of nutrient absorption, diversion to parasites
what differentiates macronutrients vs. micronutrients?
macronutrient = required in large quantities like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins - they are energy yielding
micronutrients = required in small quantities like vitamins, minerals - they are regulator nutrients
what are the essential amino acids?
Histidine (conditional) leucine isoleucine lysine methionine phenylalanine threonine tryptophan valine
what are the water soluble vitamins we require?
Vitamin C, Vitamin B
how many Kj in each Kcal ?
4.2kJ= 1kcal
what is the basal metabolic rate?
it is the amount of energy consumed by a person at rest, awake, in a thermo-neutral environment, 12 hours after the last meal. - the energy required to carry out normal body functions
about 24kcal per kg of weight per day
what is the recommended caloric intake for men and women per day?
male = 2800 kcal/day female = 2100 kcal/day
how do you calculate your daily energy expenditure?
DEE- BMR+ physical activity + DIT(diet induced thermogenesis)
