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FSHN 150 final
final
47
Health Care
Undergraduate 2
12/13/2009

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Term
Which hormone acts to increase fat stores
Definition
insulin
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what is a cause of concern during pregnancy 
Definition
a total weight gain of 20lbs by a teenager
Term
an abnormal menstrual cycle is a major risk factor for osteoporosis 
Definition
true
Term
what are reasons for why women have a higher risk of osteoporosis compared to women 
Definition

womens bones are 30% less dense 

 

women have very rapid bone loss after menopause 

 

womens obligatory bone loss begins before mens 

 

Term
which group is a less risk for food poisoning 
Definition
adult women 
Term
what are the advantages of breast feeding 
Definition

reduces risk of breast cancer for mothers 

provides some immune protection to baby

improves mineral absorption by the baby 

Term
why are bone meal and sea coral not recommended as calcium supplements 
Definition
they contain heavy and sometimes toxic metals
Term
during pregnancy a woman will not experience what ?
Definition
production of breast milk 
Term
to increase absorption , calcium supplements should be 
Definition

taken with meals 

taken in small doses serval times a day 

Term
when is the rate of bone growth the highest 
Definition
during adolescence
Term

which is the primary influence on bone mineral content 

 

Definition
genetics
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what proportion of white women will get osteoporotic bone fractures in their lifetime 
Definition
50%
Term
most water in the body is found 
Definition
in the cells (intracellular)
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processed foods compared to natural foods ....
Definition

more sodium

less fiber

less nutrients

Term
what would not help lowing bone loss in older women
Definition
swimming half mile per day 
Term
which type of fat are associated with decreasing blood cholesterol levels
Definition
monounsat and polyunsat
Term
dehydrating is associated with what 
Definition

increase in body temp

decrease in strength 

fatigue

NOT increase in blood pressure

Term
high sodium intakes increases the risk for osteoporosis because 
Definition
high sodium increases urinary calcium excretion 
Term
what does not contain fiber 
Definition
grape juice, shrimp 
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which of the following changes in water loss occur during exercise ?
Definition

decreased urine output 

increased losses from breathing 

increased sweat losses 

Term
LBW is associated with 
Definition

increased risk of infant mortality 

increased risk of some chronic diseases 

if female and LBW,increased future pregnancy risk 

Term
which of the following increase the risk of having a premature baby 
Definition
smoking during pregnancy,  poor nutrition during pregnancy, multiple fetuses 
Term
what is connection between protein and osteoporosis risk 
Definition

high pro risk if calcium is low 

high pro intake is protective if ca is high 

 

Term
how do you reduce your exposure to pesticides 
Definition
wash produce, domestic over imported , choose organic 
Term
if you are on a very low calorie diet to induce rapid weight loss you will likely cause 
Definition
a decrease in basal metabolism and a loss of muscle 
Term
when should you start weaning 
Definition
4-6 mnths 
Term
which of the following statements about food poisoning is false
Definition

it is not a big health concern in the us 

 

 

 

Term
how many servings of grain per day should u have 
Definition
6
Term
what foods should you not introduce in the first year in a babies life
Definition
cows milk and egg whites
Term
which is not a function of calcium
Definition

releases of energy from macronutrients 

 

 

is:

muscle contraction blood pressure nerve cell transmission and blood clotting 

Term
too earl introduction of foods into the infants diet can 
Definition
increase the risk of food allergies 
Term
who has the lowest nutrient requirements 
Definition

pregnant adult 

 

less than pregnant teenager breast feeding adult 

Term
min temp cooked meat needs to cooked to , to protect from food poisoning 
Definition
160-165
Term
what has a negative influence on bone mass
Definition

marginal vit d 

sedentary lifestyle

extended bed rest 

Term
what is needed to maximize peak bone mass
Definition

adequate calcium intakes 

weight bearing physical activity 

normal menses 

 

Term
what is the strongest indicator of an infants future health 
Definition
infant birth weight 
Term
what should be introduced first in an infants diet 
Definition
iron fortified oatmeal or rice cereals 
Term
brains fuel during fed state
Definition
glucose 
Term
muscle's primary fuel during a short fast 
Definition
fat/triglycerides 
Term
brains fuel during starvation 
Definition
ketones
Term
muscles primary source of fuel between meals
Definition
adipose fat 
Term
muscles source of fuel during exercise 
Definition

liver glycogen

muscle glycogen

 adipose fat 

Term
brains source of fuel during short fast 
Definition
muscle protein
Term
depletion of liver glycogen 
Definition
short fast 
Term
increased use of muscle pro for energy by muscle 
Definition
aerobic exercise 
Term
increase in muscle glycogen stores 
Definition
fed state 
Term
increased lactic acid production 
Definition
anaerobic exercise 
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