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NMT150 midterm > Nutrition week 1-6 > Flashcards

Nutrition week 1-6 Flashcards

1
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how does sugar negatively impact immune system?

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pro inflammatory proteins (TNFa, CRP, IL6), change microbiomes, carbs decreases phagocytic capacity of neutrophils

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how can Amino acids help immune function

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activate lymphocytes, NK cells, proliferate, produce antibodies

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honey for immune function action

and what age is a no go– what’s the bacteria in honey

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antimicrobial

under 1 year old because of clostridium botulinum

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4
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vitamin D and immune function

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neutrophil killing of streptococcal bacteria

dampens excessive inflammatory response

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vitamin d supplementation

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D3= cholecalciferol; active form

fat soluble-take w food

2500 IU > = perspcription

for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis

vitamin D3= animal sources
vitamin D2 (ergocalcicerfol)= [plantt sources; mushrooms, alfalfa sprouts, fortified foods

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6
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vitamin c for immune

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2g/d is upper limit

its acidic so can irritate GI

increase urinary excretion of uric acid

help w gout

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7
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zinc for cold

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shorten duration and symptoms
30-50mg/day

reduce eczema

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8
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vitamin C

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help with exercise induced respiratory infections

bad for kidney stones

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probiotics

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otitis media
help w antibiotics

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10
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recurrent acute otitis media

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from proinflmmatory diet or meat and processed foods

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11
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which diet is associated with otitis media with effusion

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high fat diet; obesity

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atopic dermatitis

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dairy allergie, pseudo allergens (sulfites, food colours)

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13
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fatty acids and fish oil for eczema

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long, medium and short chain

omega 3= fish, flax, canola oil

omega 6= vegetable oil

omega 9= olive oil

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14
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sources of vitamin A –> can help withe eczema

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liver, eggs, dairy, oily fish

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vitamin A deficiency

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delayed growth, infertility, increased infections, night blind, eye dry

increased risk of deficiency in: hypothyroid, fat malabsorption conditions, liver or gallbladder disease, renal disease, protein malnutrition, alcoholics

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16
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vitamin A therapeutic dose and toxicity

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for acne 100-500000 IU

most supplements are 10000iu

teratogenicity: >15,000IU of preformed vit A in pregnant women can cause birth defects

contraindicated in pregnancy and women of sexual activity, patients with renal disease, liver disease, alcoholism

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17
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supplements for skin conditions

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fish oil
vitamin D
zinc
vitamin A

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18
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supplements for immune support

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vitamin c
zinc
probiotics
diet (no sugar, high protein)
honey
vitamin D

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19
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supplements for inflammatory joint conditions (i.e. rheumatoid arthritis)

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nutrition
food triggers
specific diets
fish oil
fatty acids
folate
iron

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20
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supplements for low back pain

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vitamin D
vitamin C
magnesium
proteolytic enzymes

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21
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supplements for mood disorders

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diet, spices, microbiome
SAM-E
omega 3 FA
5 HTP
B vitamins
magnesium
vitamin D

22
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rheumatoid arthritis and nutrition

A

malnutrition common

23
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what immunoglobulin for food allergies and what does it cause

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IgE for allergy –> antibodies trigger release of histamine –> ab pain, hives, tingle, anaphylaxis
-symptoms right after eating

i.e. eggs, milk, fish, nuts, soy, sesame, whett

24
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food sensitivity

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IgG for food sensitivity
-cramps, bloat, diarrhea, but maybe not instant (not right after eating)
elimination diet

can cause skin problems, fatigue, food cravings, IBS, runny nose, asthma, heart beats, headaches, water retention

i.e. red meat and dairy

nightshade vegetables )potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes, pepper) trigger inflammation

25
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immunoglobulins for food allergy vs sesntiviity

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IgG for food sensitivity
IgE for allergy

26
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mediterranean diet for RA

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reduce pain, increase physical function and mobility

olive oil, fish, moderate red wine
plant based (veg, whole grain, legume, nut), herbs, spices

27
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types of vegetarian diet

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lacto ovo: have milk and egg

vegan; no animal product

28
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RA

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fish oil, omega 3 to reduce joint pain and morning stiffness

29
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what RA medication destroys which nutrient

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methotrexate destroys folate (vitamin B9)

therefore supplement of eat lots of greens, fruits, fortified grains

30
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what deficiency is common in RA

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iron deficiency anemia in chronic inflammatory joint conditions

31
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heme vs non heme iron

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heme: hemoglobin and myoglobin from meat

non heme: meat, veg, molasses, enriched foods

32
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folate is AKA vitamin B_

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B9

33
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vitamin C for bones

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helps calcium absorption and can heal fractures of bones

vit C absorption decreases with increasing intake –> IV!!

unabsorbed vit C metabolized by intestinal bacteria

absorb oral vit C increases in acute illness

34
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Whos at risk for Vit C deficiency

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babies <1, elders, low fruit and veg intake, cigarette smokers, GERD

35
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upper limit of vit C

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2g/d
–>GI irritate, gas, diarrhea, dental erosion in chewables

36
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cautions of vit C

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increased risk of oxalate stones (kidney tones)
-in people with iron metabolism problems; hemachromatosis, thalassemias, sideroblastic anemia (bc helps absorb iron)
-preganat. dont do 2g/day

37
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magnesuum

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low back pain, muscles and nerve function

38
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magnesium dfiency increased risk in and symptoms

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elders, chronic alcohol abuse, renal disorders

muscle spasm, fatigue, anxiety, depression, nausea, loss of appetite, shortness of breath

39
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top 3 vitamin deficiencys

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vitamin D, calcium and magnesium

then zinc, vitamin A, vit C

40
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magnesium contraindications

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end stage renal disease, myasthenia graves, kidney stones, hyperparathyroidism, UTI

41
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****WEEK 5 chart of all the types of magnesium slide 17

citrate
malate
oxide
chloride
l threonante
glycinate
carbonate etccccc

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42
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proteolytic enzyme use

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reduce inflammation – chronic pain, osteoarthritis

43
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which enzymes digest with macronutrient

protein fat and carb

and food sources

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protein
-protease
-bromelain (pineapple)
-papain (papaya)
-nattokinase

fat
-lipase (avocado)

carb
-amylase (banana)
-lactase
-alpha galactosidase
-cellulase

–>fermented foods have lots of enzymes

44
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vitamin D

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absorb calcium –> help with low back pain

45
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skin production of vitamin D depends on

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age, pigment, latitude, season, time of day, length of exposure

46
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diet and mood regulation

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blood sugar balance
weight management
stimulants
food sensitivities
antioxidants
spices- saffron for depression, turmeric for anxiety
meditteranean diet
omega 3; EPAs

47
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microbiome and mental health

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microbiome compounds (i.e. SCFA) and vagal nerve activity

48
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5 HTP for mood

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tryptophan

in turkey, chicken, pumpkin, sunflower seeds

helps increase serotonin

49
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SAM E for mood

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x

50
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B vigtamins for mood

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anabolic and catabolic cell processes in brain function

good for stress

51
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magnesium and mood

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lower blood pressure, insulin resistance, migraines

52
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vitamin D and mood

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reduce inflammation, protect against neurocogntivie dysfunction

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