Random - Nutrition, etc

Question 1

What is “empty calories”?

Answer 1

food with low nutrients and high caloric foods and beverages

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Question 2

What are 5 food groups?

Answer 2

1. Vegetables
2. Fruits
3. Protein
4. Dairy
5. Grains

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Question 3

Saturated fat vs unsaturated fat?

Answer 3

saturated fat = bad, animal source, solid at room temp
unsaturated fat = good, plant source, liquid at room temp

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Question 4

What is FTT (failure-to-thrive)?

Answer 4

term refers to individuals whose current body weight or rate of weight gain falls significantly below taht of other children of similar age and gender

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Question 5

What is the term “marasmus” vs. “kwashikor”?

Answer 5

Marasmus: severe lack of caloric intake results in a wasting condition called marasmus
- severe form of malnutrition

Kwashikore: adequate caloric intake BUT insufficient protein

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Question 6

What are oral manifestation of “iron deficiency anemia”?

Answer 6

• glossitis
• fissure at the corner of the mouth (angular chelitis)
• atrophied papillae of the tongue (smooth, shiny, and red appearance)

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Question 7

How does vitamin D helps with calcium?

Answer 7

Vit D is fat-soluble vitamin that promotes the absorption of calcium from foods in the gastrointestinal tract –> leading to proper mineralization of bones and teeth

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Question 8

which vitamin is naturally contained in food?

Answer 8

vitamin D

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