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what are the top 3 influences on our food choices?

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86%, taste ; 69% brand name ; 68% price

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2
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what is hunger

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the physiological (internal) drive to eat

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what is appetite

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the psychological drive that encourages us to eat, often in the absence of hunger

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what is satiety

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the state in which there is no longer a desire to eat, satisfaction

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5
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daily food consumption is a mix of

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biological and social influences

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6
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what is nutrition

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science that links food to health; ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, use, and excretion of food substances

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substances found in food that provide energy and are vital for the growth and maintenance of the body

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nutrients

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8
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what is an essential nutrient?

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required by the body to meet its needs; the body can’t produce it or produces too little

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all essential nutrients

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vitamins, minerals, protein, fats, water, and carbohydrates

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three criteria needed to be met to be considered an essential nutrient:

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a. one specific biological function of nutrients must be identified in the body
b. omission of nutrients must lead to a decline in biological functions
c. replacing the omitted nutrient before permanent damage occurs restores those normal biological functions

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11
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what are the risk factors for life-threatening chronic diseases?

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poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle

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12
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which disorders and illnesses account for 2/3 of all deaths in North America?

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cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, some forms of cancer, etc.

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13
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what is the second leading cause of preventable death in America?

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obesity

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14
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what is included in a healthy eating pattern?

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high proportion of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, proteins, and dairy

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15
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three leading causes of death today?

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heart diseases, cancer, strokes

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16
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What are the recommendations for Americans when it comes to the percentage of Kcals from each of the macronutrients?

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45-65% carbs, 20-35% fats, 10-35% protein

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17
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What is the major overarching goal of Healthy People 2030?

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to help people attain healthy, thriving lives and well-being free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death

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18
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how many kcals are in a gram of carbohydrates?

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4 calories per gram

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how many kcals are in a gram of protein?

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4 calories per gram

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20
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how many kcals are in a gram of fat?

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9 calories per gram

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21
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standards set by a dedicated committee of scientists from America/Canada for caloric intakes

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DRI (dietary reference intakes)

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22
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the daily amount of a nutrient that will meet the needs of about 98% of the individuals in a specific age and biological sex group

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RDA (recommended daily amount)

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23
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minimum intake to maintain health

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AI (adequate intake)

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24
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point beyond which further intake is dangerous

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UL (upper limit)

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25
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percentage of the RDA provided by food items for specific nutrient

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DV (daily value)

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26
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what are phytochemicals and why are they important?

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chemical found in fruits and vegetables; they aren’t considered essential nutrients but they provide significant health benefits and can reduce the risk of certain diseases

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27
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what is balance in a diet?

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eating more nutrient-dense foods and beverages

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28
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what should you increase in a diet to make it healthier?

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fruit, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk products

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29
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what should you decrease in a diet to make it healthier?

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foods high in certain types of fat (saturated), sugars, cholesterol, salt, and alcohol

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30
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what is it called when you match your energy intake with energy expenditure?

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proportionality

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31
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(amount of nutrient per serving)/(amount of calories per serving)

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nutrient density

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32
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amount of food or beverage consumed or served on one eating occasion

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portion size

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33
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found on the nutrient facts label, can be used to help choose appropriate portion sizes

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serving size

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34
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a measurement that describes the calorie content of a food

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energy density

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35
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how do measure energy density?

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amount of energy (kcal) per serving/weight or volume of serving

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36
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a combination of foods and beverages that constitutes an individual’s complete dietary intake over time

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eating pattern

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37
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____ and _________ cover half of the plate of the MyPlate

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fruits and vegetables

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38
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______ occupy more than one-fourth of the MyPlate

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grains

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39
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______ occupies the remaining space on MyPlate

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protein

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40
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a cup of _______ appears next to MyPlate

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dairy

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41
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failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that is not enough to meet nutritional needs

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undernutrition

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42
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a state in which nutritional intake greatly exceeds the body’s needs

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overnutrition

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43
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failing health from long-standing dietary practices that do not coincide with nutritional needs

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malnutrition

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44
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nutritional health determined by anthropometric, biochemical, clinical examination, dietary analysis, and economic evaluation

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nutritional status

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45
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assessment used to assess the size, shape, and composition of the human body

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anthropometric assessment

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46
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assessment that involves the measurement of nutrients, by-products of nutrients; or factors known to affect the digestion, absorption, and/or metabolism of nutrients

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biochemical assessment

47
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a nutrition-focused physical exam

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clinical assessment

48
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estimation of typical food choices relying on the recounting of one’s usual intake or recording the previous day’s intake

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dietary assessment

49
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layer of the cell membrane that has water-soluble heads and fat-soluble tails.

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Phospholipid bilayer

50
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layer of the cell membrane that provides stability.

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Cholesterol

51
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the layer of the cell membrane that provides structural support, functions as enzymes, helps transport substances across the cell membrane, and acts as receptors.

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Proteins

52
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layer of the cell membrane that serves as identifiers for cells, aids in cell-to-cell communication, and helps with immunity.

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Carbohydrates

53
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the fluid material and organelles within the cell, not including the nucleus.

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Cytoplasm

54
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the “powerhouse” of the cell. It converts the chemical energy stored within carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into energy that cells can use.

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mitochondria

55
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contains genetic material, DNA, that is packaged as structures called chromosomes.

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nucleus

56
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a continuous network of tubes that are connected to the cell nucleus. The Rough ___ contains ribosomes that serve as the site of protein synthesis

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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

57
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sacs within the cytoplasm; these sacs package proteins and lipids in secretory vesicles for transport within the cell or secretion from the cell.

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Golgi Complex

58
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sacs that contain enzymes for the digestion of foreign material. They are active in immune functions.

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Lysosomes

59
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contain enzymes that detoxify harmful chemicals.

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Peroxisomes

60
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a group of cells working together to perform a specific task.

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tissue

61
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four types of tissue:

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Epithelial Tissue - covers surfaces inside and outside the body
Connective Tissue - supports and protects the body, stores fat, and produces blood cells
Muscle Tissue - movement
Nervous Tissue - communication

62
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tissues joined together

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organs

63
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several organs working together

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organ system

64
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all the chemical reactions that take place within that body.

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metabolism

65
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type of metabolic reaction that uses energy to build more complex compounds.

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anabolic

66
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type of metabolic reaction that releases energy to break down material into smaller molecules.

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catabolic

67
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This system moves blood through the heart and blood vessels.

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cardiovascular system

68
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the system responsible for immunity. It is comprised of lymphatic vessels, specialized immune cells (White blood cells, T and B cells), lymph nodes, and lymph fluid.

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lymphatic

69
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the physical breakdown of food where it starts with chewing and continues with muscle contractions that move food through the GI tract (motility)

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Mechanical Digestion

70
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chemicals (acid and enzymes) are secreted into the GI tract to break down food. Enzymes help to efficiently break down food to absorbable nutrients.

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Chemical Digestion

71
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_________ in the large intestine produce biotin and vitamin K that are absorbed and used by the human body.

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bacteria

72
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microorganisms reside in the large intestine and provide health benefits

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probiotics

73
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substances increase the growth of probiotic microorganisms

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Prebiotics

74
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some water and undigested fiber, tough connective tissues (from animal foods); bacteria, dead intestinal cells, and body wastes

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feces

75
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protects our body against invasion by any microorganisms

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Nonspecific (innate) Immunity

76
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protects the body by identifying and destroying specific microorganisms.

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Specific (adaptive) immunity

77
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a muscle that closes after food enters the stomach to prevent backflow.

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Lower esophageal sphincter

78
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wave of muscular contractions that push food down the digestive tract.

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Peristalsis

79
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______ vessels pick up most products of fat digestion and fat absorption.

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lymph

80
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made from cholesterol in the liver and then sent to the gallbladder to be concentrated and stored for use; enables large portions of fat to break down into smaller bits so that they can be suspended in water.

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bile

81
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stores bile and concentrates it before secretion.

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The gallbladder function

82
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continual recycling of compounds like bile acids between the small intestine and liver

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Enterohepatic Circulation

83
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lowers blood sugar levels

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Insulin

84
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increases blood sugar levels

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Glucagon

85
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the stable community of more than 100 trillion microorganisms that colonize a human host in the first few years of life.

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Human microbiota

86
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food products or dietary supplements that contain both probiotics and prebiotics.

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Synbiotics

87
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the metabolic products of probiotic microorganisms.

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Postbiotics

88
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a term that refers to an imbalance of “good” and “bad” microbes in the gut and may contribute to the development of irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel diseases.

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Dysbiosis

88
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if nutrients are in short supply, then immediate needs are taken care of first (short-term survival)

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Triage Theory

88
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the movement of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.
Symptoms include:

Pain
Nausea
Gagging
Cough
Hoarseness

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Heartburn

88
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the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter that inhibits backflow from the stomach. As a result, symptoms, such as heartburn occur two or more times per week.

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GERD

88
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occur when acid erodes the mucosal lining of the stomach or tissue lining of the small intestine.

Symptoms include:

Pain 2 hours after eating
Weight loss, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal bleeding, perforation

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Peptic Ulcers

88
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the difficult or infrequent evacuation of bowels.

Causes:

Ignoring normal bowel reflexes
Antacids calcium and iron supplements
Inadequate dietary fiber and/or fluid intake

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Constipation

89
Q

swollen veins of the rectum or anus. Half of adults over age 50 have developed a hemorrhoid. The development can be brought on by added stress to the vessels from:

Pregnancy
Obesity
Prolonged sitting
Violent coughing or sneezing
Strained bowel movements

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Hemorrhoids

89
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the crystallization of substances in bile, such as cholesterol.

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Gallstones

90
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affects about 1% of the U.S. population; depends on two factors:

Genetic predisposition
Dietary exposure to gluten (protein in wheat, barley, or rye)

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Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity

91
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Alteration of a protein’s three-dimensional structure, usually because of treatment by heat, enzymes, acid or alkaline solutions, or agitation.

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denaturation

92
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changes in gene expression caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence

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epigenetics

93
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illness that results from a malformation of the red blood cell because of an incorrect structure in part of its hemoglobin protein chains

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sickle cell disease

94
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the branch of nutritional genomics that examines how variations in genes can affect nutritional health

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nutrigenetics

95
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the many ways dietary components affect gene expression–particularly as it relates to the development and treatment of nutrition-related diseases

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nutrigenomics

96
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nutrient whose main function is to provide energy

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carbohydrates

97
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nutrients whose main functions are growth, development, and maintenance along with regulating bodily processes

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vitamins, minerals, water

98
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nutrients that provide energy, work towards growth and development and regulate bodily processes

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proteins and lipids

99
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a mineral that is required in the dietary pattern in amounts less than 100 milligrams per day.

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trace mineral

100
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The study of how disease rates vary among different population groups.

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epidemiology

101
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how many minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity are recommended for adults in the physical activity guidelines for Americans?

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150 to 300 minutes per week

102
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most common type of undernutrition in industrialized nations

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iron deficiency

103
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the stomach is protected from digesting itself because of

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a thick layer of mucus

104
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the lower esophageal sphincter is located between

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esophagus and stomach

105
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what do bicarbonate ions from the pancreas do

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neutralize acid in the duodenum

106
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most chemical digestion occurs in the

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small intestine

107
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bile is formed in the _____ and is stored in the _____

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liver, gallbladder

108
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