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Lesson 2-10 Review
HO-15 Nutrition Lessons 2-10 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which vitamins are transported in the bloodstream and not stored to a great extent? | Vitamin C and B vitamins (water soluble) |
| food group with vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, folate, magnesium, and fiber | vegetable |
| we are exposed to carcinogens how often? | multiple times throughout the day |
| which type of diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance | type 2 |
| cholesterol can become trapped by what and pass unabsorbed | fiber |
| DASH diet is high in what micronutrients | calcium, potassium, magnesium and Vitamin C |
| High levels of which lipoprotein are associated with heart disease risk? | LDL (Mostly small, dense LDL) |
| the "good" cholesterol | HDL |
| The health benefits of physical activity include | reduced risk of chronic disease, better sleep, weight control, improved quality of life, increased bone strength, improved mood, and more |
| which mineral relaxes muscles | magnesium |
| the recommended intake (AMDR) for carbohydrates as a % of total calories is | 45-65% |
| chronic, mostly irreversible disease characterized by organ degeneration | degenerative disease |
| what two nutrients raise LDL and total cholesterol the most | trans fat and saturated fat |
| Which macronutrient has 9 calories/gram | fat |
| increased amounts of this electrolyte reduce the risk of hypertension | potassium |
| low rates of cancer are associated with high intakes of | whole fruits, vegetables, and whole grains |
| these fatty acids help decrease the risk of heart disease | omega-3 fatty acids |
| Although rare in the US, vitamin C deficiency results in | Scurvy |
| two types of iron | heme and non-heme |
| lactose breaks down into | galactose + glucose |
| maltose breaks down into | glucose + glucose |
| high blood pressure (stage 1) is over | 130/80 mmHg |
| What hormone assists in the transport of glucose into cells? | insulin |
| milk sugar is | lactose |
| the "bad" cholesterol | LDL |
| most abundant mineral in the body | calcium |
| sucrose breaks down into | fructose + glucose |
| a tumor becomes malignant when | the cells are released into the bloodstream |
| when a grain is refined, which nutrient is left | starch |
| when blood sugar drops, what is released from the pancreas | glucagon |
| food group with protein, riboflavin, vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium, potassium | dairy |
| A low HDL and high LDL increase or decrease heart disease risk | increase |
| diet high in saturated and trans fats, low in fruits, vegetables and whole grains | atherogenic diet |
| micronutrient which is part of hemoglobin | iron |
| recommended % intake of total fat | 20-35% |
| which type of diabetes is an autoimmune disease | type 1 |
| free radical carcinogens are quenched by | antioxidants |
| Rickets is caused by a deficiency in what? | vitamin D |
| two groups most susceptible to vitamin B12 deficiency | vegans and elderly |
| mineral that has a role in transporting oxygen to cells | iron |
| risk factors for hypertension include | ASO, age, genetics, obesity, insulin resistance |
| definition of high in | 20% of the daily value |
| food group with B-vitamins, iron, magnesium, and fiber | grains |
| the browning reaction in meat forms what compound | heterocyclic amines (HCAs) |
| fat-soluble vitamins | A,D,E,K |
| bioactive plant chemical compound with health benefits | phytochemical |
| table sugar is | sucrose |
| DASH diet stands for | dietary approach to stop hypertension |
| protects lipids, DNA and other structures in the body by quenching free radicals | antioxidant |
| condition which results from folate deficiency | neural tube defects |
| fruit sugar is | fructose |
| food group with protein, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, B-vitamins (B12) | meat |
| atherosclerosis is complex inflammatory reaction initiated by arterial injury and followed by oxidation of | LDL |
| storage form of carbohydrates in the body | glycogen |
| main function of this vitamin is as an antioxidant | vitamin E |
| the function of most B-vitamins | coenzymes |
| what factors contribute to the development of cancer | genetics, viruses, diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol, environment |
| water-soluble vitamins | Vitamin C and B vitamins |
| which nutrients is only found in animal foods? | B12 |
| normal blood pressure is under | 120/80 mmHg |
| food group with vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, folate, magnesium, and fiber | vegetable |
| which type of diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance | type 2 |
| when free radicals damage DNA or other structures, the body tries to | repair the damage |
| one result of vitamin A deficiency affecting vision | night blindness |