NUTRITION Flashcards

(41 cards)

1
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list situations in which protein balance is negative

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-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

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2
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organic substances that are greasy and insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol or ether

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lipids

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3
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what are the 2 types of fatty acids

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saturated and unsaturated

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4
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organic compound that cant be manufactured by body

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vitamins

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5
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list the water soluble vitamins

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B1
B2
B3
B5
B6
B7
B9
B12
C

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6
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list the fat soluble vitamins

A

A
D
E
K

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7
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lack of necessary or appropriate food substances

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malnutrition

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8
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too many calories and improper foods that causes. person to become overweight

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overnutrition

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9
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not consuming enough calories to be healthy

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undernutrition

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10
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a persons diet lacks the correct balance of proteins, carbs, vitamins, and minerals, even though they get enough calories

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malnourished

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11
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standard triceps skin fold for males

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12mm

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12
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standard triceps skin fold for females

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20mm

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13
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standard mid arm circumference for males

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32cma

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14
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standard mid arm circumference for females

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28cm

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15
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standard mid arm muscle area for males

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54cm squared

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16
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standard mid arm muscle area for females

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30cm squared

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17
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end products are monosaccharides, normally absorbed by the small intestine1

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carbohydrate digestion

18
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the body breaks carbohydrates in glucose. maintains blood levels, and provides a ready source of energy

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carbohydrate metabolism

19
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list the essential amino acids

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-histidine
-lysine
-methionine
-phenylalanine
-tryptophan
-threonine
-valine
-arginine

20
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list the nonessential amino acids

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-aldine
-aspartic acid
-cystine
-glutamic acids
-glycine
-hydroxyproline
-proline
-serine
-tyrosine

21
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list the 3 activities of protein metabolism

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-anabolism
-catabolism
-maintaining nitrogen balance

22
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list situations in which protein balance is positive

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-growth
-pregnancy
-recovery stage after illness
-athletic training
-increased secretion of hormones

23
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all interactions between organism and food it consumes

24
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organic and inorganic substances required for body functions

25
nutrient content of a specified amount of food
nutritive value
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list macronutrients
-water -carbohydrates -protein -fats -minerals and vitamins (in hundreds of grams)
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list micronutrients
-vitamins -minerals (required in milligrams or micrograms)
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factors affecting nutrition
-lifestyle -economics -medications and therapy -health -alcohol consumption -advertising -psychological factors
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-demand feeding -regurgitation -iron deficiency anemia -bottle mouth syndrome what part of life cycle
neonate to 1 year
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-eat most foods -adjust to 3 meals/day -feed selves -deciduous teeth allow range of foods what part of life cycle
toddler; 1-2 years
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-adult foods -may require snacks what part of life cycle
preschooler; 3-5 years
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-balanced diet about 2400 Kcal -protein-rich food for breakfast to sustain school work -teach child about healthful eating -poor eating habits lead to obesity what part of life cycle
school-age child; 6-12 years
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-increased need for nutrients and calories, calcium -teach healthy lifelong eating habits -risk for eating disorders what part of life cycle
adolescent; 10-19 years
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-continue to eat a healthy diet with special attention -2 or 3 liters of fluid should be included in the diet what part of life cycle
young adult; 20-39 years
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-postmenopausal women need to ingest sufficient calcium and vitamin D to reduce osteoporosis -antioxidants such as vitamin A, C, and E may be helpful in reducing the risk of heart disease in women what part of life cycle
middle-aged adult; 40-59 years
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-require the same basic nutrition as the younger adult -fewer calories are needed because of the lower metabolic rate and the decrease in physical activity what part of the life cycle
older adults; 60 or older
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relationship between energy derived from food and energy used b the body
energy balance
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amount of energy nutrients or foods supply to the the body
calorie value
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1 calories equals how many joules
4.18
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is the rate at which the body metabolized food to maintain the energy requirement of a person who is awake and at rest
basal metabolic rate
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alternative feeding methods that ensure adequate nutrition through GI system methods
enteral