Nutrition Flashcards

(30 cards)

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Nutrition definition

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Is the science of optimal cellular metabolism and its impact on health and disease.

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Macronutrients

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Needed in larger amounts and contain energy:
Carbs
Proteins
Fats

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Miconutrients

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Need smaller amounts:
Vitamins
Minerals

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4
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Kilocalorie

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The amount of energy required for the body.
Eat more than required=weight gain
Eat less than required=lose weight

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Malnutrition

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Inadequate/excess intake of food
Impaired nutrient absorption
or ineffective nutrient utilization

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Protein deficiencies

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Loss of muscle mass
Inability for body to repair damaged cells
Ineffective immune functions
Edema

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Carbohydrate deficiencies

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Alter cellular metabolism
Diminish cell growth and repair
Weight loss

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Fatty acid deficiencies

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Affect cellular membranes
Disrupt retinal development
Disrupt neurotransmitter production
Disrupt brain function

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Proteins do what?

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Build and repair damaged tissues

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Carbs do what?

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Provide body with energy

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Fatty acids do what?

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Important for metabolism

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Vitamin A deficiencies

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Night blindness

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Vitamin B deficiencies

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encephalopathy

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Vitamin B3 deficiencies

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Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Dementia
Death

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Vitamin B12 deficiencies

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Anemia

Psych disorders

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Biotin deficiencies

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Vit C deficiencies

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Bleeding

Scurvy

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Vit D deficiencies

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Rickets
Bone diseases
Muscle pain
falls

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Cooper deficiencies

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Anemia
Skin lesions
neurological disease
bone fragility

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Iron deficiencies

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Anemia
Fatigue
Poor growth

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Magnesium deficiencies

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Hypertension
Arrhythmia
Preeclampsia

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Zinc deficiencies

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Dermatitis
impaired taste
Impaired growth
Low level of alkaline enzyme

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Populations at risk for malnutrition

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Potentially everyone
Socioeconomic status
Race
Very young
Very old
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Individual risk factors for malnutrition

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  • Genetics (PKU and CF)
  • Lifestyle (inconsistent eating patterns)
  • Conditions that affect oral intake (inability to chew or swallow)
  • Conditions associated w/ impaired digestion (lactose intolerance and bowel resection)
  • Conditions associated w/ impaired metabolism (CA, Parkinson’s, AIDS, COPD)
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Common diagnostic tests
``` Albumin Blood glucose Hemoglobin Lipid profile Electrolytes Blood urea nitrogen Tests to r/o anemia Ca P Vit D levels DXA scans ```
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Guidelines for good nutritional health
- "My Plate"-choosemyplate.gov | - 30 min of physical exercise most days/week.
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Dietary interventions
``` Low Na Low fat Calorie reduction Consume fiber Dietary supplements Tube feedings ```
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Pharmacological Agents
Weight loss meds. Antilipid agents Micronutrient supplements Parenteral nutrition
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Collaborative interventions for malnutrition?
Dietary interventions Pharmacotherapy Surgery
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Interrelated concepts of nutrition
- Culture - Glucose regulation (sugar intake and bodies ability to break it down) - Immunity - Clotting - Thermoregulation - Development