test 2 study guide

Question 1

pear vs apple shaped and risks for chronic diseases

Answer 1

apple shaped; heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and stroke

Question 2

USDA Guidelines for My Plate

Answer 2

50% veggies and fruits; 25% protein/meats; 25% grains and breads

Question 3

BMI healthy value

Answer 3

18.5-24.9

Question 4

BMI overweight

Answer 4

25-29.9

Question 5

BMI obese

Answer 5

30 and up

Question 6

Complex Carbs

Answer 6

contains hundreds of glucose molecules

Question 7

simple carbs

Answer 7

are sugars; including mono and disaccharide

Question 8

type 1 Diabetes

Answer 8

caused by autoimmune disease; requires insulin injections because pancreas has stopped producing insulin

Question 9

Type 2 Diabetes

Answer 9

usually caused by people been overweight, poor diets and can be controlled by diet and excersice

Question 10

enzyme

Answer 10

speeds up chemical reaction and participates in the digestion process

Question 11

Digestion

Answer 11

process of braking down large food molecules into smaller ones that the intestinal tract can absorb

Question 12

Absorption

Answer 12

the passage of nutrients through the walls of the intestines

Question 13

diet

Answer 13

ones usual pattern eating

Question 14

Nutrients

Answer 14

substance in food need for growth, repair and maintenance of cells

Question 15

organic foods

Answer 15

foods grown without man made pesticides and fertilizers

Question 16

Metabolism

Answer 16

refers to all chemical changes that occur in the body

Question 17

calorie

Answer 17

a unit of energy

Question 18

Unhealthy diets contributes to many health problems

Answer 18

1. cardiovascular disease 2. certain cancers 3. diabetes 4. stroke 5. Alzheimer’s disease 6. kidney disease

Question 19

role of fats/lipids

Answer 19

energy; butters, fried foods, avocados, oils, nuts, fatty meats

Question 20

role of proteins

Answer 20

growth, repair and maintenance of cells; meats, dried beans, eggs, dairy, and fish

Question 21

cals per gram of fat

Answer 21

9

Question 22

how many calories to burn 1 pound of fat

Answer 22

3500

Question 23

role of calcium

Answer 23

bone and teeth maintenance;

Question 24

calcium helps prevent what?

Answer 24

osteoporosis

Question 25

Vit A rich foods

Answer 25

liver, milk, dark greens leafy veggies, carrots, sweet potatoes, mangos, apricots, broccoli, oatmeal

Question 26

Vit C rich foods

Answer 26

citrus fruits, berries, potatoes, tomatoes, and broccoli

Question 27

Vit C rich foods

Answer 27

citrus fruits, berries, potatoes, tomatoes, and broccoli

Question 28

Vit D rich foods

Answer 28

eggs, fortified milk, OJ, sunshine, fish, pork, tuna

Question 29

Vit K rich foods

Answer 29

kale, spinach, brussel sprouts, broccoli, green beans, cabbage

Question 30

Iron rich foods

Answer 30

red meats, clams, liver, enriched breads, shellfish

Question 31

Calcium rich foods

Answer 31

milk, broccoli, dark leafy greens, soy

Question 32

Potassium rich foods

Answer 32

whole grains, fruits, veggies, yogurt, milk, bananas, raisins, prunes

Question 33

Folic acid deficiency

Answer 33

anemia, depression, spina bifida

Question 34

Iron deficiency

Answer 34

fatigue, weakness, iron deficiency anemia

Question 35

Vit A

Answer 35

poor vision in dim light, dry skin, poor growth

Question 36

Vit A

Answer 36

poor vision in dim light, dry skin, poor growth

Question 37

Vit C

Answer 37

frequent infections, bruises, poor wound healing; prevents scurvy

Question 38

Calcium

Answer 38

poor bone growth, weak bones, muscle spasms, convulsions

Question 39

Vit D

Answer 39

weak, deformed bones (rickets)