NUTRITION Flashcards
(41 cards)
list situations in which protein balance is negative
-inadequate intake of protein
-inadequate energy intake
-conditions such as fevers, bums, and infections
-bed rest for several days
-deficiency of essential amino acids
-increased protein loss
-increased secretion of thyroid hormone an cortisol
organic substances that are greasy and insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol or ether
lipids
what are the 2 types of fatty acids
saturated and unsaturated
organic compound that cant be manufactured by body
vitamins
list the water soluble vitamins
B1
B2
B3
B5
B6
B7
B9
B12
C
list the fat soluble vitamins
A
D
E
K
lack of necessary or appropriate food substances
malnutrition
too many calories and improper foods that causes. person to become overweight
overnutrition
not consuming enough calories to be healthy
undernutrition
a persons diet lacks the correct balance of proteins, carbs, vitamins, and minerals, even though they get enough calories
malnourished
standard triceps skin fold for males
12mm
standard triceps skin fold for females
20mm
standard mid arm circumference for males
32cma
standard mid arm circumference for females
28cm
standard mid arm muscle area for males
54cm squared
standard mid arm muscle area for females
30cm squared
end products are monosaccharides, normally absorbed by the small intestine1
carbohydrate digestion
the body breaks carbohydrates in glucose. maintains blood levels, and provides a ready source of energy
carbohydrate metabolism
list the essential amino acids
-histidine
-lysine
-methionine
-phenylalanine
-tryptophan
-threonine
-valine
-arginine
list the nonessential amino acids
-aldine
-aspartic acid
-cystine
-glutamic acids
-glycine
-hydroxyproline
-proline
-serine
-tyrosine
list the 3 activities of protein metabolism
-anabolism
-catabolism
-maintaining nitrogen balance
list situations in which protein balance is positive
-growth
-pregnancy
-recovery stage after illness
-athletic training
-increased secretion of hormones
all interactions between organism and food it consumes
nutrition
organic and inorganic substances required for body functions
nutrients