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Name the 6 macro and micro nutrients and explain the function of each. Also lost the calories per gram for each.

A

Macro - Carbohydrates (4), proteins (4), fats (9). Must be broken down before they are absorbed.
Micro- vitamins, minerals, water. They are directly absorbed.

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What is fiber and why is it important?

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An Indigestible carbohydrate and it’s important because it can help prevent cancer of the colon.

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2
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What nutrients are directly absorbed?

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Minerals, proteins, water

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3
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What nutrient can’t the body do without?

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Water

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4
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What are two types of vitamins?

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Fat soluble (stored) and water soluble (urinated put).

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5
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What percent of the body is water?

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60%

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6
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What is the formula for how ,ugh water should be consumed daily?

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Weight/2 in ounces.

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7
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What is the key carbohydrate energy source for the body?

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Glucose

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8
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How is glucose stored in the body?

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Converted to ATP

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9
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How many calories does fat have the carbohydrate or protein?

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5

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10
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What is the body’s first fuel choice?

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Carbohydrate

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11
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What is the body’s second fuel of choice?

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Fats

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12
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What is the body third fuel choice?

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Proteins

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13
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Where does digestion begin?

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Mouth

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14
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What are enzymes?

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They speed up reactions

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15
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What is the alimentary canal and what is another name for it?

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Gastral intentional Tract and its a muscular tube approximately 30 feet long.

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16
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Define accessory organs

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They aid digestion but aren’t part of the canal.

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17
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Define bolus

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A round ball of food

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18
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What’s is peristalsis?

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The wavelike circular muscle contractions occurring throughout the alimentary canal.

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19
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Define rugae

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Rugae is folds or creases in stomach lining.

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20
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What are gastric pits?

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Located in the stomach and produce gastric juice and acid

21
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Define chyme

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Creamy mass of mix and churned food in stomach

22
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List the 3 parts and the function of the small intestine

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Duodenum, ileum, and jejunum. Function: absorption of nutrients.

23
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Where is the blue stored and what is it role?

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In the gall bladder and its in the break down of fat

24
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What is the role of the pancreas?

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Produces insulin

25
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Define absorption

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The passage of digested food is U from the gastral intentional tract into the circulatory system.

26
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At what stage of life are ones energy needs the greatest?

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Toddler

27
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Define metabolism

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All of the biochemical processes for life

28
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Define metabolic rate

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The rate at which the body burns calories

29
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Define BMR

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Basal metabolic rate. The rate calories are burned at rest

30
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What are the essential amino acids?

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Cannot be synthesized by the body

31
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What are the non essential amino acids

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They are synthesized by the body

32
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What is the role of the liver

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Produces bile salts. Changes toxic waste. Stores vitamins.

33
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What is ATP

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ATP is the body’s energy storage molecule

34
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What is ADP

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ADP is a combines with a free phosphate to to produce ATP

35
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What is catabolism?

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Catabolism is the breaking down process of metabolism

36
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What is anabolism?

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The building up process of metabolism

37
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What is the role of the thyroid?

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To maintain insulin level in the body

38
Q

List 4 factors affecting metabolism/weight

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Age, gender, height, activity level

39
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What is the role of submandibular, parotid, and sublingual glands

A

3 pairs secrete saliva to dissolving foods tasted, softens and moistens food

40
Q

Cholesterol is?

A

Type of fat found in all of your body’s cells

41
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What is HDL.

A

High density lipoprotein, high amount

42
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What is LDL

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Low density lipoprotein, low amount

43
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What number is desirable in terms of cholesterol?

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Less than 200

44
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What is the number for ideal blood pressure?

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115/75

45
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Which number is systolic and what is it?

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Top number, pressure exerted when the heart contracts

46
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Which number is diastolic and what is it?

A

Bottom number, pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest

47
Q

Define metabolic syndrome?

A

A collection of health risks increasing the chafe of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

48
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What is cardiovascular disease

A

Disease affecting the heart and or blood vessels.

49
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List 3 no modifiable factors of cardiovascular disease

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Blood pressure (high)
Diabetes
Inactivity
Smoking
Cholesterol (high), obesity, and overweight
50
Q

Your heart is the size of what?

A

Fist

51
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Does breakfast jumpstart metabolism?

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Yes

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