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Intro
1kg __ lbs,
1in __ cm,
Nutrition definition
47  cards
Carbohydrates, Fiber
Macronutrient energy breakdown,
Main energy nutrients,
Preferred energy source
37  cards
Sugar, Diabetes
Rda sugar,
Type 2 diabetes,
Dental caries
18  cards
Fats
Function of fat in the body,
Classes of lipid,
Dietary fats
59  cards
Proteins & Amino Acids
Protein definition,
Some amino acids also contain ___...,
Amino acid definition
60  cards
Malnutrition
__ of all hospital patients have ...,
Protein energy malnutrition pem,
Marasmus
6  cards
Processed Grains
Bran,
Germ,
Endosperm
9  cards
Overweight, Underweight, and Weight Control
Inch to cm,
Kg to lb,
Cm to m
44  cards
Obesity Treatment
Types of aggressive treatment,
Clinically severe obesity,
4 types of surgical treatment
7  cards
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Overview,
Bioavailability,
What effects bioavailability
19  cards
Water-Soluble Charts
Thiamin,
Riboflavin,
Niacin function deficiency name s...
13  cards
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
4 kinds,
Require ___ for absorption,
How do they travel where are they...
13  cards
Fat-Soluble Charts
Beta carotene,
Vitamin a function deficiency sou...,
Vitamin a toxicity
25  cards
Calcium, Phosphorus, Trace Elements
Major minerals,
Trace minerals,
Mineral functions
36  cards
Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Iodine, Fluoride Charts
Calcium,
Phosphorus,
Iron
5  cards
Pregnancy
Low birthweight,
Normal birthweight for full term ...,
Appropriate for gestational age
39  cards
Childhood & Adolescence
What are timing of growth develop...,
Types of physical changes during ...,
What are nutrition needs in child...
26  cards
Later Adulthood
Life expectancy,
Life span,
Longevity
20  cards

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