Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
nutrients
A
- essential food substrances
- organic and inorganic
- energy for cellular activities: growth, repair, disease, resistance, fluid balance, thermoregulation
- essential- body cant produce
- how much someone needs depends on: age, basal metabolism, activity level, sex, disorders
2
Q
calories
A
- nutrients that contain calories are proteins, carbs, fats
- water, vitamins, minerals and fibers do not contain calories
- 1,800-2,200 calories a day
3
Q
BMI 18.5
A
underweight
4
Q
BMI 18.5-24.9
A
healthy weight
5
Q
BMI 25 to 29.9
A
overweight
6
Q
BMI 30 or greater
A
obese
7
Q
BMI
A
mass (kg) /height in m^2
8
Q
diet
A
-low in fat, high in fiber from plant sources and whole grains, within caloric limit, balanced, and avoids highly processed foods
9
Q
water
A
2-3L a day
- transports nutrients and O2
- removes waste
- regulates body temp through sweat
- component of blood and bodily fluids
10
Q
hyponatremia
A
- too much water
- infants, athletes, people with medical conditions
- sodium losses are not replaced
11
Q
conditional amino acids
A
-not usually essential but might become essential when the body is undergoing stress or illness
12
Q
proteins
A
5-6oz of proteins daily
13
Q
trans fats
A
- used to preserve food
- raises LDL cholesterol levels
14
Q
saturated fats
A
- solid at room temp
- raises LDL cholesterol
15
Q
unsaturated fats
A
- less dense and heavy
- ooils
- less potential for raising cholesterol
16
Q
1g of fat
A
9 calories
