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what are the six major classes of nutrients |
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vitamins, water minerals carbs fats and proteins |
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break up the six classes of nutrients into organic and inorganic categories |
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organic-carbs, fat protein vitamins inorganic-minerals and water |
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which are the energy yielding nutrients |
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what do vitamins water and minerals do |
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facilitate reactions in the body |
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define the science of nutrition |
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the study of the nutrients and other substances in foods and the bodies handling of them |
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what are the foundation sciences of nutrition |
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biology biochemistry and physiology |
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identify methods for assessing nutrient status |
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historical info, anthropometric measurements, physical exam and lab tests |
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what are the ten leading causes of death in the US |
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heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lung disease, accidents, diabetes mellitus, pneumonia/influenza, alzeimers disease, kidney disease, and blood infections |
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what are the diet planning principles as they as apply to food selections |
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adequacy, balance, kcalorie (energy)control, nutrient desity, moderation, variety |
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what are the ten dietary guidelines for americans |
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aim for a healthy weight, be physically active every day, let the pyramid guide your food choices, choose a variety of grains daily, choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily, keep foods safe to eat, low in cholesterol and moderate in total fat, intake of sugar, less salt, alcoholic beverages to a minimum |
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what is the main goal for healthy people 2010 |
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focus on improving the quality of life and eliminating disparity in health among racial and ethnic groups |
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what are the food group plans (11) |
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daily food guide, notable nutrients, miscellaneous foods, mixtures of foods, nutrient density, recommended servings, serving sizes, food guide pyramid, vegetarian food guide, ethnic food choices, and perceptions vs actual intakes |
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what is the function of exchange list |
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help in achieving kcal control and moderation (originally for diabetics) |
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what are the four components of the food label |
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ingredients, serving sizes, nutrition facts and daily values |
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what is the difference between the food guide pyramid for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans |
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vegetarians have the meat section replaced with legumes and soy products, the vegan one also has the dairy section replaced with fortified dairy replacements Like soy milk |
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how does the healthy eating index work |
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awards ten points per category for a total of 100 points. (categories are: total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, variety, grains, vegetables/fruits, dairy, meat, and fats/oils |
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exchange lists sort food according to |
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thier energy nutrient content |
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provides calories and carries vitamins |
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activates chemical reactions |
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nutrient needed in the greatest quantity |
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what is the primary energy source for the brain |
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how does the body store glucose |
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what are simple carbohydrates |
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sugars (monosaccharides and disaccharides) |
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what are six examples of simple carbs |
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glucose, fructose, galactose, maltose, sucrose and lactose |
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starches (polysaccharides) |
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three examples of complex carbs |
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glycogen, starch and fibers |
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what is the component present in all disaccharides |
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what is the chemical reactions needed to make a disaccharide |
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condensation (an anabolic reaction that also produces and water molecule) |
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what disaccharide is common in milk sugar |
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what is the sweetest disaccharide |
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what foods naturally contain fructose |
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what is the richest source of starch |
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what is the primary goal of carb digestion |
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to dismantle them into smaller molecuels (glucose) that the body can absorb and use |
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enzyme that breaks down the starch |
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amylase (salivary and pancreatic) |
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what happens to the starch in the stomach t |
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the bolus is mixed with stomach acid and other protein digesting enzymes which inactivate the salivary amylase (fibers linger in the stomach and delay stomach emptying) |
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most carb digetstion occurs in the |
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which enzyme is released into the small intestine |
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name the enzymes that break down maltose, lactose, and sucrose |
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maltase, lactase and sucrase |
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what do disaccharides provide the body with |
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what organ is responsible for converting fructose and galactose into glucose |
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what is the function of resistance starch |
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fiber, which attracts water to the intestine, softening the stool for excretion |
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where does most nutrient absoption happen |
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people who are lactose intolerant lack what enzyme |
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what percentage of adults maintain enough lactase to continue digesting lactose normally throughout adulthood |
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what are the symptoms of lactose intolerance |
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bloating, gas, diarrhea, abdominal pain |
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lactose stays in the intestines undigested. it attracts water which gives you dirrhea and also is food for bacteria, which release gas and acid |
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what populations have the lowest incidence of lactose intolerance? |
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scandinavians and N. europeans |
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native americans and SE asian |
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how does the liver respond when the glucose levels are high |
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links excess glucose by condensation reactions into glycogen |
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how does the liver respond when glucose levels are low |
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dismantles glycogen by hydrolysis reactions into glucose which is then released into the bloodstream |
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where and in what amounts in glycogen stored |
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one third in your liver cells, the rest in muscle cells |
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the conversion of protein to glucose |
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the role of carbs that prevents the breakdown of protein into glucose |
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under what circumstances are ketone bodies made |
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when there are less carbs providing glucose to meet the bodies needs (starvation) |
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how much carb is needed to prevent ketosis |
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what happens to carbs that aren't used immediately and aren't converted into glycogen |
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liver breaks it into smaller molecules and puts them together into a more permenant energy storage-fats |
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the body must maintain blood glucose levels within limits that premit cells to nourish themselves |
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when glucose levels are low you feel |
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when glucose levels are high you feel |
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two hormones that regulate blood glucose levels |
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insulin contacts the receptors on the bodys other cells. the receptors respond by ushering glucose from the blood into the cells |
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glucagon signals liver to dismantle glycogen stores and release glucose into bloodstream |
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what role does epinenephrone play in blood glucose levels |
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hormone that calls glucose form the liver during a fight or flight response |
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what are two condtitions that occur when glucose regulation fails |
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diabetes (type one and two) |
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pancreas doesn't produce insulin |
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cells no longer respond and don't release insulin |
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blood glucose levels drop dramaticall (usually a result of poorly managed diabetes) |
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the glycemic response is based on |
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how quickly glucose is absorbed after eating, how high blood glucose levels rise, how quickly it returns to normal |
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desirable glucose response |
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low (slow absorption, modest rise, smooth return to normal) |
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high (fat absorption,surge in glucose levels and an overreaction that plunges glucose below normal) |
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what are the two bases for controvery over the glycemic index |
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not enough scientific evidence and its not on food labels |
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two ways sugar is detrimental to your health |
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contributes to nutrient deficientcy and tooth decay |
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does too much sugar cause obesity |
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not directly, although excess energy intake does |
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does sugar increase chance of heart disease |
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only in people who produce too much insulin, leading to an increase in fat |
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does sugar cause hyperactivity |
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does sugar cause cravings and addictions |
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maybe, it raises the levels of sertonin in your brain, which elevates your mood |
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how much sugar is recommended per day |
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500 kcals/125 grams (no more than 25% of total) |
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how much added sugar do americans eat per day/year |
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105 pounds per year/30 t per day |
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