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Study of foods and their relationship to health. |
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Within or by way of the intestines. |
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Chemical compound found in food. |
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Substance the body uses to yield heat and energy, to promote graowth, to rehulate body processes and to repair tissues. |
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Lack of necessary food substance in the body. |
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Denoting any route other than the digestive tract. |
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Science of the use of foods in health and disease. |
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Modification in the patient's normal diet to meet requirements created be disease or injury. |
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Insufficient amount of one or more essential nutrients in the diet. |
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Food and drink consumed each day. |
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Suspending activity at intervals. |
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Lack or loss of appetite fo food. |
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Abscence of free hydrochloric acid in the stomach. |
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What are two main reasons the nurse should have a good understanding of nutrition? |
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wins cooperation, educate patient, so they can explain a diet to the patient and family. |
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What are the 7 classes of nutrients? |
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Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals, Water, Vitamins, Cellulose |
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List 6 things good nutrition helps promote or maintain |
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healthy mind and body
greater personal energy and vitality
increases resistance to disease
speeds healing from injury and disease
produces stronger bones and muscles
promotes good posture |
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How does income influence food habits? |
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limited income and education,cost and availability, buying foods in season is an economic aid. |
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Various religions have dietary restrictions that require special planning to assure adequate diets. |
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How pregnancy and lactation influence food habits? |
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multivitamin, supplemental nutrients |
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How Age affects food habits?
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energy
sensory
metabolic
gastrointestinal
renal
musculosketal
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How Region and availability affect food habits?
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seasonal fruits not always available,
transport food from anywhere |
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How Nationality and culture affect food habits? |
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Meat provides most of the body's______? |
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Milk provides most of the body's_______? |
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Fruit and vegetables are our major source of ______? |
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The major vitamin provided by breads and cereals is vitamin_______? |
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recommended amount of Grain group? |
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daily recommende amount of Fruit group? |
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daily recommended amount of Fats,sugar and salt? |
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daily recommended amount of Vegetable group? |
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daily recommended amount of Milk group? |
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daily recommended amount of Meat and bean group? |
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Four reasons for nutritional deficiencies to develop? |
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disease,
alcoholism,
low income,
poor food habits
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Malnutrition in hair causes it to become ______?
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Malnutrition in the gums cause them to become? |
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Malnutrition causes the skin to become? |
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stretched,
dry,
flakey,
bruise easily
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Signs of malnutrition in the cardiovascular system? |
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increased heart rate,
increased blood pressure,
enlarged heart
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A lacto-ovovegetarian diet must included _______ and _______ to probide a highly nutritious diet. |
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Ten economic considerations in obtaining and preparing food? |
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buy in season and in good supply,
plan menus in advance,
buy canned goods on sale,
buy in quantity,
recognize bargains,
know grades and brands of food,
compare labels for weights and ingrediants,
buy less expensive form of the food,
avoid impulse buying,
compare nutritive value,
store food properly
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chemical element added to a natural |
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What are the special needs for a vegetarian? |
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1T of black strap molasses (iron+calcium)
1T of Brewers yeast (vitamin B12)
3-5 tsp of vegetable oil(vitamin E +calories) |
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Three types of food poisoning? |
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chemicals in food(Ptomaine),
chemical added to food (insecticide),
disease producing organisms in food (salmonella) |
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Three illnesses transmitted by animals? |
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tularemia,
salmonella,
tuberculosis |
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Illnesses transmitted by food handlers/shoppers? |
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influenza,
staph,
Hepatitis A
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Three illnesses transmitted by improper storage or preparation? |
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Three reasons for using NG tubes,gastrostomy/PEG tubes? |
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patient has no appetite,
during periods of great nutritional need(coma,trauma),
unable to chew or swallow
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What is the term used for an opening directly into the stomach? |
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What is the position of choice for inserting an NG tube? |
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Describe how to measure a tube for placement? |
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tip of nose to ear and down to stomach |
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What type of lubricant is used on NG tubes? Why? |
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water soluble lubricant,
not foreign to body |
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What must the patient do to facilitate passage of the tube into the esophagus? |
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What are three signs to observe which may indicate the tube is in the trachea? |
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choking/gagging,
coughing,
cyanosis |
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What are three methods of determining placement? |
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x-ray,
aspiration,
ausculation(listening to bowel movement)
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What are two methods of feeding? |
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Bolus,
Intermittent,
Continuous |
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What must be done before any feeding or medication administration? |
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verify tube placement
doctors order |
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When flushing after intermittent feeding you should use _______to _____cc's of water? |
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How high should the feeding be from the patient's abdomen? |
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12 to 18 in. above abdomen |
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Patient's should remain _______for ___ minutes following a tube feeding? |
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30 degrees/upright
30 minutes |
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How often are bags changed with continuous feedings? |
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What is one indication for holding a feeding? |
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If patient aspirates 1/2 amount of last feeding. |
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Why should you replace the aspirate? |
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If not you may upset their e-lytes and pH. |
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What is dumping syndrome? |
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Diarrhea,vomiting,and nausea
caused by concentrated delivery for formulas
may force change to continuous feeding to correct problem |
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What is an important aspect of daily care for patients with NG tubes and gastrostomy tubes? |
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good oral hygiene
nare care |
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When removing a NG tube do so ________? |
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Define parental nutrition? |
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The administration of nutrients to the patient by an IV. |
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Three reasons parental nutrition is used? |
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When GI tract can't absorb nutrients,
Bowel or gut needs complete rest after surgery or trauma,
Patient has persistent vomiting and diarrhea
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What are the essential nutrients usually included in TPN formulas? |
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Water,
Protein,
Carbohydrates,
Fats,
electrolytes,
Vitamins,
Trace minerals |
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Chemical compounds of hydrogen and oxygen; starches and sugars |
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Complex organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, usually sulfur, and sometimes iron, phosphorus,iodine and copper |
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Combination of fatty acids and glycerol containing the elements of carbon,hydrogen, and oxygen. |
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Chemical compounds which are components of protein. |
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Normal constituent of gastric juices produced by glands in the stomach. |
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Oily substance not soluble in water. |
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Addition of hydrogen to unsaturated fats to make a saturated fat. |
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Combining of simple substances to form compounds. |
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The total of all physical and chemical changes that occur within the body. |
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The amount of metabolic processes which take place in the body at rest and fasting. |
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The building up of tissues. |
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The breaking down of tissues into simpler chemical units known as wastes. |
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What are six factors that affect basal metabolism? |
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Body surface,
Body Composition,
Sex,
Age,
Glandular Activity,
Nutritional Status
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Where does the body get its energy? |
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What seven factors influence the body's energy requirements? |
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Age,
Desired weight,
Gender,
State of health,
Climate,
Activities,
Nutritional status
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The amount of heat required to raise the temp. of one gram on water 1 degree. |
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What are the three classifications of carbohydrates? |
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Simple CHO,
Disaccharides,
Polysaccharides
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List five principle sources of carbohydrates? |
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grains,
sugars,
vegetables,
fruits,
milk + dairy
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What is the best form of sugar to give when an immediate supply of energy is needed? |
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Starch is found in the walls of ________and ________? |
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Glycogen is sugar stored in _______ and _______? |
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One gram of carbohydrates is equal to ___calories? |
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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the diet? |
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The daily requirement of carbohydrate in the diet is ______%? |
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The end products of carbohydrate digestion are ______ _____? |
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Why is cellulose important in the diet? |
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bulk and fiber to assist in elimination |
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What are some foods that have a high cellulose content? |
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celery stalks,
rhubarb,
apple |
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What is an empty calorie? |
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foods with little or no food value except calories |
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Name two effects of excessive carbohydrate intake? |
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obesity,
irritate GI tract
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Proteins that contain all the essential amino aceds in sufficient quantity to maintain nitrogen balance in adults and growth in children are known as ________ proteins? |
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Good plant sources of protein would be _____,______, and _______. |
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Name four functions of protein in the body? |
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build and repair tissues,
maintain water balance,
help make body secretions,enzymes,hormones and milk,
form antibodies
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The daily adult requirement of dietary protein is _____or 10 to 35% of the total daily calories? |
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Children need _____to _____grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily? |
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Adolescents need _____to_____grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily? |
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What is the main function of protein in the body? |
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One gram of protein equals____ calories? |
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The form in which proteins are absorbed and utilized by the body is? |
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Fats belong to a group of chemicals called? |
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What are 7 functions of fat in the body? |
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supply heat,energy,calories
acts as insulation,
provides padding to protect organs,
carry fat soluble vitamins A,D,E,K
help maintain body function,
add flavor to food,
supply cholestrol |
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Two sources of at are ___ and____? |
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Which type of fat lowers cholestrol? |
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Fat digestion begins in the ______. As it reaches the __________ it depends upon secretions from the _____and _______to complete its digestion. |
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stomach,
small intestine,
liver,
pancreas |
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What are three diseases known to be increased by excessive fat intake? |
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heart disease,
diabetes,
kidney failure |
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One gram of fat will yield ___calories of heat? |
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Low cholestrol foods include ? |
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fruits,
veggies,
cereal,
egg whites,
lean meat,
fish |
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___% of the daily caloric intake should be from fats? |
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combination of glycerol and fatty acid |
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What disease may be associated with high triglycerides? |
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What are two foods of animal origin? |
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What are two foods of plant origin? |
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What are two general characteristics of vitamins and minerals? |
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no value,
provided in sufficient amount in well balanced diet,
lost or restored in storage,
help regulate body functions |
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What are the fat soluble vitamins? |
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disease due to lack of vitamins |
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What is hypervitaminosis? |
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toxicity caused by an excessive amount of vitamins |
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Fat-soluble vitamins are stored where? |
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What are three factors affecting the body's utilization of fat-soluble vitamins? |
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storage,
cooking,
consuming megadoses |
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List the water-soluble vitamins? |
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Vitamin C,
B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,
Biotin,
Folic Acid |
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How are water soluble vitamins excreted by the body? |
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Which of the water soluble vitamins is stored in the body and where is it stored? |
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Which vitamin should be increased in the diet of smokers? |
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What are the major functions of Vitamin A? |
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normal vision,
healthy skin,bones and teeth,
fights infection |
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What are three sources of vitamin A? |
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What does a defficiency in vitamin cause? |
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night blindness,
keratosis,
lowers resistance |
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Fats left in heat and light become _______? Cooking in an open pot is more destructive than_____________? |
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rancid,
heating with a lid |
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What is the major function of vitamin D? |
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enables body to utilize and retain calcium and phosphorus |
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What is the natural source of vitamin D? |
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Which dairy product is fortified with vitamin D? |
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What are three source of vitamin D? |
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fish oil,
liver,
egg yolk |
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A deficiency in vitamin D causes _________in children and ___________in adults? |
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An excess of vitamin D could cause _______ ________ due to increased calcium absorption? |
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What is the best source of vitamin E? |
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Definition
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What is the function of vitamin E? |
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antioxidant,
forms RBC,
muscle tissue |
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What are the sources of vitamin K? |
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dark green leafy veggies,
liver,
dairy |
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What is the major function of vitamin K? |
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Where is vitamin K produced? |
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in the intestine by bacteria |
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Which age group is most likely dificient in vitamin K? |
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Which fat soluble vitamin is least likely to be deficient? |
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Definition
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vitamin A is also known as? |
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What is another name for vitamin D? |
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What is another name for vitamin E? |
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What is another name for vitamin K? |
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Definition
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What is another namefor vitamin B1? |
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What is another name for vitamin B2? |
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Definition
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What is another name for vitamin B6? |
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Definition
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What is another name for vitamin B12? |
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Definition
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What is another name for vitamin C? |
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What is another name for vitamin B3? |
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Definition
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What is another name for vitamin B5? |
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Definition
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What are three functions of thiamine? |
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metabolism of CHO,
normal appetite,
digestion |
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What is the best source of thiamine? |
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Definition
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What two groups of patients are most likelyto have a deficiency of thiamine? |
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alcholics,
kidney patients |
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What are the best sources of riboflavin? |
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whole grains,
cereals,
milk |
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Riboflavin deficiency is manifested by _________in the corners of the mouth,_________weight and appetite,_________in the eyes,_________of the lips and tongue. |
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cracking,
loss of,
changes,
inflammation |
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vitamin B6 is important in the transmission of what? |
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Definition
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When does the vitamin B6 increase? |
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during pregnancy,
exposure to radiation |
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What is the best source of pyridoxine? |
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Definition
whole grain cereals,
wheat germ |
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What disease causes a deficiency in B6? |
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B12 is important in the ________ _______ of normal red blood cells? |
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Definition
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What condition is associated with a B12 deficiency? |
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Definition
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What vitamin is useful in lowering blood cholestrol? |
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Definition
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What foods contain Niacin? |
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Definition
organ meats,
breads,
cereals,
nuts,
legumes,
yeast |
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_________is a deficiency disease not commonly seen in the U.S. and is associated with three symptoms which are _________,__________,and_________? |
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Definition
Pellagra,
diarrhea,
dermatitis,
dementia |
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Folic acid helps in the formation of ________,a structural protein? |
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Definition
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What type of vegetables are most likely to contain Folic acid? |
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Definition
dark green leafy vegetables |
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Another name for Vitamin C is ________? |
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Definition
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Vitamin C functions in ______and______healing? |
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Definition
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What does a vitamin C deficiency cause? |
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Definition
scurvy,
abnormal formation of bones and teeth,
dry skin |
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What is the best source of vitamin C? |
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Definition
citrus fruits,
raw fruits,
vegetables,
tomatoes,
potatoes |
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Vitamin C is needed for the proper absorption of ________? |
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Definition
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Term
The minerals most frequently found to be lacking in the American diet are ________and ______? |
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Definition
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What are the three periods of greatest need for calcium? |
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Definition
childhood,
pregnancy,
lactation |
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What are the four functions of calcium? |
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Definition
strong bones and teeth,
blood clotting,
muscle function,
nerve transmission |
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Definition
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Which vitamin is necessary in the absorption of calcium? |
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Definition
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Phosphorus is found mostly in __________and _______? |
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Definition
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Besides dairy products, phosphorus is found in high amounts in_________? |
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Definition
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What interferes with phosphorus absorption? |
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Definition
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What is the function of iron? |
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Definition
to carry oxygen to the tissue |
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What is the best source of iron? |
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Definition
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What does a deficiency of iron result in? |
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Definition
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Iodine is used by the body in the _______gland? |
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Definition
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What does a deficiency of iodine result in? |
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Definition
goiter,
hypothyroidism,
cretinism |
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What are three functions of potassium? |
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Definition
normal muscle function,
acid base balance,
fluid balance |
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What does Potassium deficiency cause? |
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Definition
muscle weakness,
cardiac arythmia |
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What class of drugs is closely associated with potassium deficiency? |
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Definition
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What are the functions of sodium? |
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Definition
maintains extracellular water balance,
nerve function,
muscle function |
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Foods from_______sources are higher than those from________sources? |
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Definition
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What can excessive ingestion of sodium cause? |
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Definition
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The daily sodium requirement is? |
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Definition
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needed for aid production in the stomach |
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Definition
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Definition
needed for nerve impulse conduction |
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Definition
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required for proper insulin function |
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