Ch 23 & 34 Flashcards
(50 cards)
Does milk contain carbohydrates
Yes, lactose is a simple sugar
One tablespoon of peanut butter is equivalent to how many ounces of meat, fish, or poultry
Equivalent to 1 ounce
Which oil is the most saturated: safflower, corn, coconut, or olive
Coconut oil
Where is vitamin C found
Citrus fruits, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, potatoes, spinach, strawberries
Which eating disorder is characterized by self-starvation
Anorexia nervosa
To maintain a healthy blood cholesterol level, which monounsaturated fat is recommended for cooking
Olive oil and canola oil
Do tans fats affect HDL levels or LDL levels
Increase LDL and decrease HDL levels
Where is beta-carotene found
Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, butternut squash, cantaloupe, mangoes, spinach, kale, broccoli
The result of fat metabolism for energy is the production of ______
Ketones and ATP adenosine triphosphate
What healthy dietary choice would you recommend to a patient to lower blood cholesterol levels
High-fiber diet, this diet adds more bulk to the stools
Will a diet rich in high fiber promote weight gain
No
A patient with high cholesterol should be instructed to avoid eating _______
Saturated fats: butter, cheese, whole-milk, ice cream, cream, fatty meats; processed coconut oil, palm oil
Trans fats: foods made with hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils; margarine, commercial prepared baked goods
Which of the B vitamins is especially important for childbearing women to prevent neural tube defects
Folate (folic acid) B9
What is the most common food source of vitamin D
Fortified milk
Name some nutritionally balance, complete protein combinations
Choose lean or low-fat neat and poultry
Eat seafood rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, trout, herring. Pacific oysters, and Atlantic and Pacific mackerel
Limit processed meats (e.g., ham, sausage, and deli meats), which contain added salt (sodium)
Eat unsalted nuts and seeds to keep sodium intake low
Name some foods rich in vitamin A
Dark-colored fruits and leafy vegetables, egg yolks, fortified milk products, liver, beef, fish
A patient with a _____ mal-absorption disorder may experience deficiencies in vitamin A, D, E, and K
Fat mal-absorption disorder
Beta-carotene perform which functions
Antioxidant protect cells from free radicals and limit the damage free radicals can do to the cells. Powerful and beneficial for us
What are food sources of folate
Asparagus, broccoli, beets, brewer’s yeast, legumes, enriched breads and cereals, green leafy vegetables, oranges, peanut butter
What type of fats are found in plants and are usually liquid at room temperature
Unsaturated fats: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated
A patient with a deficiency of riboflavin may exhibit _____
fatigue, slow growth, digestive problems, cracks and sores around the mouth, a swollen, magenta-colored tongue, and eye fatigue
What is the main function of carbohydrates
Used for energy and to regulate protein and fat metabolism
What would provide the best dietary source of vitamin E
Avocados, dark green and dark leafy vegetables (e.g., spinach, broccoli, and asparagus); safflower, corn, and sunflower oil; papaya, mango, wheat germ, seeds, nuts
Which carbohydrate groups are quickly absorbed
Simple sugars
