FINALS - Ch. 55 Flashcards
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What is the definition of a calorie?
The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1*C
Polysaccharides are also called:
Complex carbohydrates
What is not a symptom of anorexia
Purging
What is the optimal percentage of body fat for males younger than age 50?
10-14%
How much a persons daily energy needs are provided by carbohydrates?
2/3
What condition might a physician precribe a high-fiber diet?
Diverticulitis
What are characteristics of saturated fat?
Can raise blood cholesterol
Solid at room temperature
Comes from animal sources
How many amino acids are considered “essential”?
9
The body makes protein out of what?
Amino acids
What is a function of fiber?
It absorbs organic wastes and toxins in the body so they can be expelled
What is either stored in the liver and muscle cells as glycogen or converted and stored as fat?
Carbohydrates
What contains 9 calories per gram?
Fat
What are functions of lipids?
They provide a concentrated source of heat and energy
What contains unsaturated fats?
Corn oil and olive oil
Organic substances that are essential for normal body growth and maintenance and resistance to infection?
Vitamins
Natural, INORGANIC substances the body need to help build and maintain tissues and carry on life functions
Minerals
What builds healthy bones and teeth, aids in blood clotting, and helps nerves and muscles function?
Calcium
What plays a vital role in the activities of the thyroid hormones?
Iodine
What vitamin aids in night vision, cell growth and maintenance, and normal reproductive function?
Vitamin A
Which vitamin builds bones and teeth and is found in egg yolks, butter, and fortified milk?
Vitamin D
What is a sign or symptom of bulimia?
Excessive use of laxatives or diuretics
