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NUFS 163 VIVIANLUONG
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Nutrition
Undergraduate 4
09/16/2013

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A well controlled research
Definition
Randomized
Independent variables
Dependent variables
double blind study
placebo
has to be ON people
Term
Study with good methodology?
Gold STandard?
Definition
Double blind
random
repeated measure cross over with control group
independent variables hsould be controlled
Term
Epidemiological study
Definition
Studies LARGE populations to find relationships between two variables. Helps scientists find relationships between diet and health
Term
Retrospective
Definition
Compares those with the disease to those who don't have it
Term
prospective
Definition
studies those without disease over the years
Term
Double blind study
Definition
the researcher and patient doesn't know who is assigned what
Term
independent variables
Definition
the cause is manipulated

EX DIET
Term
dependent variables
Definition
the effect and constant

ex. heart disease
Term
observational study
Definition
also known as epidemioligical
Term
experimental
Definition
establishing a cause and effect relationship using randomized clinical research
Term
clinically significant
Definition
Real life application.

an intervention has effect of practical meaning to patients and health care providers
Term
statistical significance
Definition
Looking at the numbers, probabilities

Not likely to occur randomly. The results often favor rejection of the null hypothesis. The observed datat has nO effect on the hypothesis
Term
types of ergogenic aid?
Definition
mechanical psychological physiological pharmacological nutritional
Term
nutritional ergogenic aid?
Definition
vitamins, minerals, energy drinks

EX protein shakes
Term
Why do people rely on outside aid?
Definition
They think if its good for you then take MORE MORE MORE
Term
Cautions with taking supplements?
Definition
Overdosing
Non adequate research
false advertising
may take this instead of seeking medical attention
Manufactures wait until someone gets sick before they deem it not suitable for consumption
Term
5 ergogenic aids
Definition
1. caffeine: stimulates alertness
2. creatine: increased power
3. water: regulates body temp
4. carbs
5. sodium bicarbonate: increases muscle's ability to remove excess H.
Term
nutrition quackery
Definition
fake or phony that looks authentic
Term
food faddism
Definition
exaggerates the benefits of a supplement
Term
health fraud
Definition
making money for it and similar to faddism but deliberate for financial gain
Term
misdirected claims
Definition
generalize claims about health benefits of food
Term
How do you recognize nutritional quackery?
Definition
Watch out for generalized health claims and quick fixes.

or secret magical ingredients
Term
4 classes of MACROnutrients
Definition
carbs, proteins, fats, water

TO PROVIDE ENRGY AND PROMOTE GROWTH
Term
2 classes of MICROnutrients
Definition
VITAMINS & MINERALS

REGULATES METABOLIC PROCESSES
Term
example of a non essential nutrient
Definition
CREATINE

you can make it in your body but you can also add more into it
Term
RDA
Definition
reccommended dietary allowance
Term
DRI
Definition
dietary reference intake.

made to investiage issues of nutrition

represents avg daily intake that is sufficient to meet nutritient requirements
Term
AI
Definition
adequate intake

rec daily intake level based on observation
Term
How many calories, carbs, and protein are in fruits?
Definition

60 cals

15g Carbs

0g Protien

Term
How many calories, carbs, and protein are in dairy?
Definition

? Cal

12g carbs

8 g protein

Term
How many calories, carbs, and protein are in veggies?
Definition

25 cal

5 carb

2 protein

Term
How many calories, carbs, and protein are in grains (bread, rice, pasta)?
Definition

80 cal

15g carb

3g protein

Term
How many calories, carbs, and protein are in meat / poultry / eggs / nuts?
Definition

? Cal

0g Carbs

7 g protein

Term
dietary carbs
Definition
monosacc & disac (simple carbs)
carbohydrates

can either be glucose or converted to glucose by liver
Term
monosaccharides
Definition
glucose, fructose, galactose
Term
disaccharides
Definition
two sugars bonded together (MONO+MONO)
Term
MALTOSE?
SUCROSE?
LACTOSE?
Definition
Disaccharides:

G+G
G+GAL
G+F
Term
polysaccharides
Definition
long chains of glucose.

EX STARCH
Term
glycogen
Definition
a polysaccharide that serves as a form of energy storage
Term
starch
Definition
glucose polymer that is stored in liver and muscles for LONG term energy
Term
dietary fiber
Definition
water insoluable -- increases fecal matter (soft and fluffy poop)

EX. bread/grains
Term
functional fiber
Definition
soluable -- lowers cholestoral and helps reduce heart disease (veggies/plants)
Term
lactose intolerance
Definition
occurs because body doesn't create enough lactase
Term
Function of carbs and where is it stored in body?
Definition
carbs are used for fuel and energy

stored in liver and muscle cells
Term
why are carbs preferred fuel?
Definition
essential for brain metabolism and very important for energy

carbs cont to 40% of energy at rest
Term
what is gluconeogenesis and how is it prevented?
Definition
when you don't have glucose in body so it takes it from liver and other parts to turn into glucose to put back into muscles. It is used to keep blood glucose from dropping

Eat something before working out to prevent it like carbs.
Term
Maltose Bicarb Bond
Definition
Glucose + glucose

*Malt
Term
Lactose Bicarb Bond
Definition
Glucose + Galactose

*Milk
Term
Sucrose Bicarb Bond
Definition
Glucose + Fructose

*Table sugar
Term
Cross variable
Definition
going over it TWICE switching the participants drugs
Term
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: (PROS)
Definition
Pros: able to regulate some health claims and what is being put out in the market, more is being offered now
Term
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: (CONS)
Definition
Cons: cannot control everything and not enough resources to stop everything. Food labels have LESS leeway than supplement labels
Term
Essential vs. Non essential nutrients
Definition
(Essential) Needs it because BODY CANT MAKE IT -vs- (Non essential) your body makes it but BODY NEEDS MORE
Term
What factors should be considered when trying to make a decision to use an ergogenic aid?
Definition
Try changing your lifestyle
Turn to food first
Use supplemental facts panel
Talk to MD or pharmacist
STOP if health problems arise
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