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Nutr. 1020 Final Exam
Questions from all chapters of Contemporary Nutrition
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
12/12/2011

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Term
K-calorie
Definition
1000 Calories, amount of heat energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1000 grams of water 1*C
Term
Under-nutrition
Definition
Failing Health that results from a longstanding dietary intake that is not enough to meet nutritional needs
Term
Goiter
Definition
An enlargement of the thyroid gland; this is often caused by insufficient iodide in the diet.
Term
zoo-chemicals
Definition
Chemicals found in animal products that have health protective actions
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osteopenia
Definition
A bone disease defined by low mineral density
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osteoporosis
Definition
The presence of stress-induced fracture or a T-score of -2.5 or lower. the bones are porous and fragile due to low mineral density
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pica
Definition
Cravings of nonfood items: Laundry starch, chalk, cigarette ashes and soil
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primary hypertension
Definition
Have no clear-cut cause.
Term
Lipids
Definition
9 kcal/g
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Characteristics of minerals
Definition
Element used to promote chemical reactions and to form body structures
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Nutrient Density
Definition
Ratio of nutrient content to the total energy content. Ratio of food energy from food to the total food energy. Nutrient dense food that delivers a complete nutritional package
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RDA's
Definition
Recommended Dietary Allowances
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Dietary Guidelines
Definition
Set by government, designed to reduce the risk of developing obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease alcoholism and food-borne illness.
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Requirements for nutrition labels
Definition
Total Kcal, carlories from fat, total fat, fiber, sugars, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.
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Anatomy of the digestive system
Definition
Mouth Esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder and pancreas, gastrointestinal tract
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Anatomy of the cardiovascular system
Definition
Heart, blood leaves the heart through the arteries, then to capilaries (Blood vessels), and blood
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Function of the pyloric sphincter
Definition
located at the base of the stomach, controls the rate at which the chyme is released into the small intestine. Ring of smooth muscle between stomach and small intestine.
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Nutrient distribution following digestion and absorption
Definition
blood for immediate use and body tissues for later ue.
Term
Carbohydrates
Definition
4 kcal/g
Term
Proteins
Definition
4 kcal/g
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Dietary Guidelines recommendations
Definition
Eating a variety of foods, physical activity, healthy weight, limit fats, sugars, salt, alcohol. Safe food preparation and storage.
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Plasma
Definition
Fluid extracellular portion of the circulating blood. This includes the blood serum plus all blood clotting factors.
Term
Serum
Definition
The fluid that remains after clotting factors have been removed from plasma
Term
Substances of Cardiovascular system
Definition
Plasma, red and white blood cells platelets
Term
substances in the digestive system
Definition
enzymes, mucus, saliva, acid, bile, bicarbonate, hormones
Term
diabetes: Type 1 vs. type 2
Definition
Type 1: children; insufficient or no release othe hormone insulin
Type 2: Adults; insufficient release of insulin or general inability of insulin to act on certain body cells
Term
Effects of insulin
Definition
Allows the movement of glucose from the blood into muscle and adipose cells.
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Percentages of calories consumed that should consist of fat and protein
Definition
Fat: 5 -10%
Protein: 35%
Term
Fat storage
Definition
adipose tissue
Term
Risk factors for heart disease
Definition
Diabetes, high LdL Cholesterol, Smoking, hypertension,Family history, obesity,inactivity
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Fat digestion
Definition
Stomache secrets lipase, Liver: Bile aids in degestion: Pancreas: The pancreas sectets stuff into small intestine. Small intestine: Primary source for digestion. Long chain fatty acids transport though the lymph and bloodstream,
Term
Foods containing cholesterol
Definition
animal derived food products
Term
Additional substance carried by proteins
Definition
Plasma?
Term
chemical bonds of proteins
Definition
Peptide bonds
hydrogne bonds
Dysulfide bonds
Term
denaturing protein
Definition
disruption and possible destruction of both the secondary and tertiary structures.
Term
protein deficiency
Definition
reduced intelligence and mental retardation, fatty liver, diarrhea, edema of the belly and legs,
Term
overweight/obesity distribution in the u.s. (north vs. west vs. east vs. south
Definition
South east Highest
WEst: Lowest
North: Middle
Term
BMI levels: Healthy, Overweight, obesity
Definition
25 or more Overweight, 30 or more obese
Term
Methods of assessing body fat percentage
Definition
BMI, skindfold, underwater weighing, bioeledtrical impedence, bod pod, x ray, infrared
Term
methods of reducing blood pressure
Definition
Higher potassium intake, low sodium diet, low chloride
Term
Daily energy needs (BMR vs. Thermic effect of food, etc)
Definition
Basal metabolic rate (Fasting state of body calorie needs)
Thermic effect of food: The increase in metabolism that one uses during digestion
Term
Factors affecting your BMR
Definition
Environment, Temperature, gender
Term
Non-heme iron
Definition
Non-heme iron is less efficiently absorbed
Term
Vitamin K
Definition
Bone metabolism, blood coagulation, Deficiency: Liver, anemia, bruising, bleeding gums or nose
Term
Vitamin D deficiency
Definition
Softening and weakening of the bones: bone pain, dental deformities, impaired growth
Term
Roles of Vitamin C
Definition
growth and repair of tissues
Term
Food groups and vitamin C and folate content
Definition
leafy green vegetables, beans
Term
Sources of carotenoids
Definition
Green vegetables, crude palm oil
Term
Thiamine deficiency
Definition
fatigue of eyes, wastin, loss of muscle funtion, loss of feeling in hands and feet
Term
Niacin
Definition
reduces the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in the blood.
Term
Megadoses of vitamin b-6
Definition
damages nerves
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Sources of vitamin b-12
Definition
meat, fish and dairy products
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glycolysis
Definition
metabolic pathway that converts glucose to pyruvate
Term
water consumption per pound lost during a workout
Definition
20-24 fl oz
Term
food commonly associated with salmonella intoxication
Definition
raw food of animal products
Term
Aseptic processing
Definition
sterile product is packaged in a sterile container that retains more nutrients and uses less energy
Term
extra calories and stages of pregnancy
Definition
350-450 Kcal
Term
vitamin needs during pregnancy
Definition
B vitamin increase vitamine a increase
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