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Nutrition & Diets
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| State or condition of one's nutrition | nutritional status |
| Another name for high blood pressure: | hypertension |
| What is the state of poor nutrition caused by diet or illness | malnutrition |
| What is commonly called starches or sugars, and is the major source of energy? | carbohydrates |
| What is the fatty substance found in body cells and animal fats? | cholesterol |
| what are modifications of a normal diet used to improve specific health conditions? | therapeutic diet |
| What is the conditon in which bones become porous and break easily? | Osteoporosis |
| What is the fibrous indigestible form of carbohydrate that provides bulk in the digestive tract? | cellulose |
| What are the five functions of fats? | 1)provided most concentrated form of energy 2)maintain body temerature by providing unsulation 3)cushion organs and bones 4)aid in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins 5)provide flavor to meals |
| What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats? | Saturated fats are usually solid at room temperature. Unsaturated fats are usually soft or oily at room temperature. |
| Vitamins that dissolve in water and are easily destroyed by cooking, air, and light are called: | water-soluble |
| Vitamins that dissolve in fat and are not easily destroyed by cooking, air, and light are called: | fat-soluble |
| Which vitamin builds and maintains bones and teeth? | vitamin D |
| Which vitamin produces antibodies? | pyridoxine (B6) |
| Which mineral helps in regular heart rhythm? | potassium (k) |
| What is the difference between digestion and absorption? | digestion is the process by which the body breaks down food into smaller parts, changes the food chemically, and moves food through the digestive system. Absorption is the process in which blood or lymph capillaries pick up the digested nutrients. |
| The unit of measurement used to measure the amount of heat produced during metabolism is a/an: | BMR (basal metabolic rate) |
| What are six factors that cause calorie requirements to vary from person to person? | 1)activity, 2)age, 3)size, 4)sex, 5)physical condition, 6)climate |
| Inorganic elements found in all body tissues: | minerals |
| Process in which nutrients are used by the cells for building tissue, providing energy, and regulating various body functions: | metabolism |
| Excessive body weight 20 percent or more above the average recommended weight: | obesity |
| What is the rhythmic, wave-like motion of involuntary muscles? | peristalsis |
| Which diet is similar to regular diet but must require little chewing and be easy to digest? | soft diet |
| What are the organic compounds that are essential to life? | vitamins |
| What is the state of good health with optimal body function? | wellness |
| Which diet is modifications of the normal diet and are used to improve specific health conditions? | Therapeutic diet |
| Enzymes or organic molecules;help protect the body from harmful chemicals called free radicals | antioxidants |
| Form of arteriosclerosis characterized by accumulation of fats or mineral deposits in the inner walls of the arteries | atherosclerosis |
| Which diet contains only mild-flavored foods with soft textures? | bland diet |
| What is the unit of measurement of the fuel value of food? | calorie |
| Which diet's number and types of carbohydrates are restricted or limited? | calorie-controlled diet |
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