final Flashcards

(60 cards)

1
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all complex B vitamins

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thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, choline

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2
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citrus fruits are good source of what vitamin?

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vitamin C

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3
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T or F: there is a connection between neural tube defects and folate

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true

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4
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what can a folate/b12 deficiency cause?

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megaloblastic anemia

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5
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what does folic acid deter?

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neural tube defect’s

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6
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Need for vitamin c increases if..?

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you smoke

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7
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Water soluble vitamins are

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are B complex vitamins and vitamin C

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8
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Primary food source of vitamin C

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fruits and vegetables

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9
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Vitamin C is required to…

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build collagen in skin

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10
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how is riboflavin destroyed?

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by light

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11
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High doses of niacin can raise and lower what?

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raise HDL
lower LDL + triglycerides

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12
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Primary function of riboflavin

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helps release energy from carbs protein and fat

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13
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Pellagra is a consequence of what

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niacin deficiency

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14
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thousands of phytochemical act as what

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pigments and antioxidants

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15
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  • T or F: Phytochemicals are essential
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false; they are nonessential

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16
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T or F: phytochemical can prevent diabetes

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true

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17
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Regular Caffeine intake (2 cups) has been found to decrease what?

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risk of Alzheimer’s disease

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18
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Carotenoids are what food

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dark leafy vegetables

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19
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why does cassava need to be soaked in water for 3 days?

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it has cyanide

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20
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T or F: Phytochemicals play a role of preventing measles

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true

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21
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Carotenoid zeaxanthin and lutein prevent the deterioration of…

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the macula (eye) and improves maintenance of vision

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22
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beta carotene

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Phytochemical that gives plants orange pigment

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23
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Cruciferous family foods…

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broccoli, Brussel sprouts

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24
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Solanine

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green spots found in potato’s if they aren’t in cool, dark place

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Resveratrol
phytochemical found in skin of grapes, peanuts, tea, etc.
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Diets high in phytate have been found to produce...
mineral deficiency
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Iron deficiency anemia in young children is related to ...
lasting retardation in mental development
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Zink in whole grain products is bound to
phytates
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what % of calcium in milk is absorbed
32%
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what disease causes veins to become weak
hypertension
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RDA for calcium is...
1,000 mg a day (500mg at a time)
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Peak bone density is reached between ages
30 and 40
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T or F: Body tries to dilute too much sodium
true
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Iron deficiency anemia defined when someone is ...
really pale
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what helps rebuild enamel that is beginning to decay
floride
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Diets low in potassium risk factor for
hypertension
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Iodine is what kind of mineral
trace mineral
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Blood pressure levels less than what is normal
120/80
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what is the real name for table salt
sodium chloride
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When buying supplements, they have to have ...
supplemental facts panel
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supplements of what may decrease blood clotting and interacts with blood thinners
garlic
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what is an example of protein and an amino acid supplement
creatine
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Someone experiencing blood loss will benefit from ...
an iron suppliment
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what 3rd party will tell you supplements meet standards for labeling, potency, pure
USP
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Ginkgo biloba
an anti-coagulant; shouldn’t be used by anyone with bleeding or seizure disorders
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ST John’s wort has had research saying ...
it does help with depression
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Research about prebiotics, probiotics and semiotics say they are good for symptoms of
urinary tract infections
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T or F: Supplements can make certain function claims, and can say FDA does support the claim
false; have to say FDA DOESNT support
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FDA relies on ...
reports about ill-reviews from manufactures, health professionals, and consumers
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hyperplasia
increase of number in cells when baby is developing
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Women of normal weight gain should gain between __ pounds during pregnancy
25-35
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Women who needs excess protein needs __ grams a day
25
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Women should be getting food rich in __ several times a week
essential fatty acids
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Inadequacy of folate will increase risk of baby...
having neural tube defect
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Formation of neural tube forms within first __ days
21
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how much folate should be consumed in fortified foods
400 mc
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Maternal cigarette smoking is harmful because ...
reduces blood flow to fetus + the risk of preterm baby
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prolactin
Hormone stimulating glands that produce milk
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DHA
Essential fatty acid that plays important role in brain and eye development ; found in breastmilk
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when buying, what should you look for in infant formula?
iron, DHA, and amino acids