Module 4: Nutrition Flashcards
Organic
obtained from living things; not made with artifical chemicals
Inorganic
made from or containing material that does NOT come from living things
Thermoregulation
control or maintenance of body temp
Cholesterol
essential substance in body increase adversely w/ongoing fat intake/block blood flow through blood vessels, causing impairment
heart, blood vessel, brain function
Digestion
process by which gastrointestinal system breaks down foods to gradually smaller components to prep nutrients for absorption
Calories
unit provides measurement for energy; amount of heat it takes to raise temp of 1kg of water 1* C
kilocalorie
Basal Metabolism
amount of energy necessary for maintaining life-sustaining activities for specific period of time
Obese
body mass index of 30 or greater
Diarrhea
frequent passage of loose, watery bowel movements
Hyponatremia
low level of sodium in blood
Proteins
amino acids
(essential body can’t produce, nonessential body makes, conditional are not essential until needed)
4 calories each gram
muscle
Carbohydrates
simple or complex
glucose
Fats
lipids
Source of Back Up Energy
Fiber
Helps Aid Digestion
cannot digest
Vitamin A
retinol
Night Vision, Cell Growth/Skin/Mucous Membranes
milk fat, meat, butter, leafy veggies, egg yolks, fish oil, oranges
Vitamin B1
thiamine
carbohydrate metabolism heart, nerve, muscle function
grains, meat, legumes, nuts, seeds, yeast, rice
Vitamin B2
riboflavin
fat/protein metabolism
organ meat, dairy products, fortified grains, green leafy veggies, egss
Vitamin B3
niacin
carbs/fat metabolism
fish, meat, poultry, fortified grains
Vitamin B6
pyridoxine
enzyme assistance in amino acid synthesis
fish, meat, poultry, grains, nuts, beans, legumes, avocados, bananas, prunes
Vitamin B12
cobalamins
protein/fat metabolism nerve-cell maintenance cell development
meats, seafood, dairy products, eggs, molasses, yeast
Biotin
carbs, protein, fat metabolism
liver, cereals, grains, yeast, legumes
Vitamin C
asorbic acid
immunity, iron absorption, structure of bones, muscle, blood vessels
berries, citrus fruits, green peppers, mangoes, broccoli, potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes
Vitamin D
calciferol
calcium absorption bone/toth structure support of heart/nerve function
sunlight, fortified milk, eggs, fish, butter, liver
Vitamin E
protection of cells from destruction formation of blood cells
fortified cereal, nuts, veggie oil, green leafy veggies