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Nutrition- Adelphi
Test 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Data is classified as ABCD | Anthropometric (Height/Weight), Biochemical (Lab results), Clinical (Findings), Dietary Data |
| Albumin and Prealbumin are used to | Assess protein status and malnutrition |
| Name the 4 leading causes of death associated with Dietary Excess | Heart Disease, Cancer, Stroke, Diabetes |
| Impact of Dietary Excess | Obesity, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia |
| What are the 4 Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) | UL, RDA, EAR, AI (Think UREA) |
| Orthodox Jews practice Kosher Rules which are | No Pork, No Shellfish, No mixing Dairy & Meat |
| Muslims do not eat | Pork |
| Carbs contain which 3 Elements? | CHO |
| What are monosaccharides and which are the most common? | Simplest of all Sugars. Glucose, Fructose, and Galactose. |
| What is glycogen? | The human version of Starch |
| Where is fiber found? | Fruits and whole grains. |
| What does fiber do? | Increase Satiety (feeling of fullness), regulates bowel function, Increase HDL (good), and decreases LDL (Bad) |
| Where does carbohydrate digestion begin and where does it primarily occur? | Begins- mouth; primary site- Small Intestine |
| Function of Glucose (Carbohydrate) | Brain needs glucose for energy. This is why low-carb diets are dangerous |
| What are the 9 essential amino acids? | Phenylalanine, Valine, Threoline, Methionine, Tryptophan, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine (PVT MT HILL) |
| What does "Essential Amino Acids" mean? | The body needs to get them through food- body cannot produce them. |
| Structure of Proteins? | CHO + N |
| Functions of Protein? | Structure and Function of every living cell; transport molecules; body structure |
| Where does digestion of protein begin and where does it primarily occur? | Begins- stomach; primary site- small intestine |
| What are complete proteins? Give examples. | They provide ALL essential amino acids; meat, fish, chicken, tofu, dairy |
| How much protein does a person need? | .8g/kg body weight |
| Name the three types of lipids | Triglycerides, Phospholipids, Sterols |
| What is the most common fat in foods? | Triglycerides |
| How can your body get triglycerides? | Fats and oils; omega 3; omega 6 |
| What do trans-fats do? | Increase LDL, Decrease HDL |
| What are the functions of triglycerides? | fuel the body; cushion the organs; regulate body temp |
| Where is cholesterol found? | Animal products |
| Does cholesterol undergo digestion? | No, it gets absorbed as-is |
| What are the functions of vitamins? | facilitate biochemical reactions; essential to life; do not provide energy |
| Which vitamins are non-essential? (Which can the body make?) | A, D, Niacin. All others are ESSENTIAL |
| Which vitamins are major antioxidants? | C, E, and betacarotene |
| Which vitamins are fat-soluble? | A, D, E, K |
| Which disease occurs due to Naicin deficiency? | Pellagra- commonly seen in alcoholics |
| What is the most plentiful mineral in the body? | Calcium |
| How can you get enough Calcium? | 3 servings a day from milk, yogurt, or cheese, as well as non-dairy sources |
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