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White mod Nutrition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the process whereby a cell, tissue or organ takes up a substance in the intestinal tract | absorption |
| the uptake of food (or other substances) from the digestive tract | absorption |
| required for the formation of bones and teeth | calcium |
| aids in blood clotting | calcium |
| minerals that are essential for muscle and nerve function | calcium, magnesium |
| basic unit to measure the amount of energy it takes the body to burn a substance | calorie |
| provides 2/3 of daily energy needs | carbohydrates |
| provide work energy | carbohydrates |
| provide heat energy | carbohydrates |
| salmon, sardines, milk, cheese, yogurt, broccoli are sources of: | calcium |
| cereal, grains, macaroni are sources of: | carbohydrates |
| provide vitamins and minerals | complex carbohydrates |
| no nutritional value; empty calories | refined carbohydrates |
| a way to deliver nutrients through a tube if you cannot take food or drink through your mouth | enteral feed |
| chemical compound naturally produced by the body and is a combination of lipid and steroid. | cholesterol |
| building block for cell membranes and for hormones like estrogen and testosterone. | cholesterol |
| meat, poultry, fish and dairy products are sources of: | cholesterol |
| lack of essential nutrients in the diet | deficiency |
| body cannot absorb and process nutrients once they are eaten | deficiency |
| most dietary deficiency diseases are caused by a lack of: | protein, vitamins, or minerals |
| plan food and nutrition programs | dietician |
| prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications. | dietician |
| the process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed and assimilated by the body | digestion |
| mechanical andf enzymatic breakdown of foods into simpler chemical compounds | digestion |
| indispensable for optimum animal growth but cannot be formed in the body and must be supplied in the diet. | essential amino acids |
| the building blocks of protein | essential amino acids |
| a liquid dietary supplement that provides all your body's nutritional needs in one drink | Ensure |
| condition that occurs when a person's body is not getting enough nutrients | malnutrition |
| may result from an inadequate or unbalanced diet, digestive difficulties, absorption problems, or other medical problems | malnutrition |
| lack or excess of proper nutrient supply | malnutrition |
| the formation of complex substances from simpler forms | anabolism |
| physiological and biochemical process that promots growth and sustains life | metabolism |
| come from the earth or from water | minerals |
| plants and animals absorb them to get nutrients | minerals |
| make up 3-4% or total body weight | minerals |
| supply body with essential elements | nutrients |
| chemical symbol K | potassium |
| has a role in nerve function and muscle contraction | potassium |
| building blocks of protein | amino acids |
| fundamental structural material of ever body cell | protein |
| build and renew body tissue | protein |
| are not synthesized by the body | essential amino acids |
| protein containing all essential amino acids | complete protein |
| protein lacking one or more essential amino acids | incomplete protein |
| two or more incomplete proteins working together to supply the missing/incomplete amino acids | complimentary protein |
| vegetarians may have to supplement their diets with | complimentary protein |
| all necessary nutrients in amounts required | good nutrition |
| lack of proper nutrient supply | under nutrition |
| due to lack or excess of proper nutrient supply | malnutrition |
| free from impurities; purified | refined |
| water-soluble crystalline carbohydrates, included sucrose, and lactose, having characteristically sweet taste | refined sugars |
| monosaccharides, disaccharides, trisaccharides | refined sugars |
| chemical symbol Na | sodium |
| excess is excreted in urine | sodium |
| too much or too little can cause cells to malfunction, extremes can be fatal | sodium |
| simple sugar (monosaccharide) that serves as the chief source of energy in the body | glucose |
| type of vitamin characterized by: not stored in body, very fragile, must be replenished daily | water-soluble vitamins |
| type of vitamin characterized by: stored in body fat for future use | fat-soluble vitamins |
| Vitamins A, D, E,& K | fat-soluble vitamins |
| the break down of complex substances into simpler forms | catabolism |
| produces available forms of metabolic energy | catabolism |
| low fat diet and cholesterol | cardiac diet |
| amount of energy expended in a given period | metabolic rate |
| physical changes that occur in the body that result in heat production | metabolic rate |
| determined by gender, environment, lifestyle and genetics | metabolic rate |
| highest during growth periods | metabolic rate |
| inability to synthesize food into energy | metabolic disorder |
| complex carbohydrates provide: | vitamins and minerals |
| carry vitamin A & D | fats |
| lower serum cholesterol | unsaturated fats |
| increase serum cholesterol | saturated fats |
| aids in thyroid function | Iodine |
| iodized salt, seafood, kelp are sources of: | Iodine |
| part of hemoglobin, helps blood carry oxygen | iron |
| needed to make energy | iron |
| supports immune system | iron |
| controls rateat which food is oxidized | iron |
| meat, fish, poultry, lentils, beans & breads are sources of: | iron |
| sustains regular heartbeat | magnesium |
| keeps bones strong | magnesium |
| meats, seafood, green leafy vegetables, milk, cheese yogurt, bran cereal are sources of: | magnesium |
| maintains healthy bones | phosphorus |
| helps produce energy | phosphorus |
| important to nerve tissue | phosphorus |
| milk, yogurt, cheese, peas, meat, fish, egs, cereal, breads are sources of: | phosphorus |
| supports immune system | zinc |
| helps digestion | zinc |
| supports normal growth and development | zinc |
| red meat, liver, seafood, milk products, eggs, nuts are sources of: | zinc |
| organic compounds that are required for healthy bodies | vitamins |
| only minute quatities are required, must be obtained on a regular basis | vitamins |
| eating a balanced diet w/ a variety of foods is the best way to get enough: | vitamins |
| each _________ has a specific job | vitamin |
| some ___________ prevent medical problems | vitamins |
| vitamin B1 (water soluble) | thiamin |
| vitamin B2 (water soluble) | riboflavin |
| vitamin B3 (water soluble) | niacin |
| vitamin B6 (water soluble) | pyridoxine |
| vitamin B12 (water soluble) | cobalamin |
| vitamin C | water-soluble vitamins |
| biotin | water-soluble vitamins |
| pantothenic acid | water-soluble vitamins |
| folic acid | water-soluble vitamins |
| vitamin E | antioxidant |
| vitamin A | normal eye function |
| vitamin that maintains normal function of muscle | cobalamin (B12) |
| vitamin that fosters good appetite | thiamin (B1) |
| vitamin that supports RBC production | riboflavin (B2) |
| second only to oxygen in importance to human body | water |
| 2/3 of muscle is comprised of: | water |
| 2 minerals primarily responsible for water balance: | potassium & sodium |
| energy is required for: | basal metabolism |
| recommended daily adult intake for fibre is: | 25 g |
| simplest form of carbohydrate: | monosaccharide |
| consists of one sugar and must be water soluble | monosaccharide |
| composed of two monosaccharides: | disaccharide |
| formed when two sugars are joined together and a molecule of water is removed: | disaccharide |
| insoluble sugar and may serve as a store for energy | polysaccharide |
| a group of sugars | polysaccharide |
| anacephaly is caused by: | folic acid deficiency |
| anemia is caused by: | iron deficiency; lack of carbs in body |
| beriberi is caused by: | thiamin (B1) deficiency |
| glossitis (red & swollen tongue) is caused by: | riboflavin (B2) deficiency |
| jaundice is caused by: | megadose of vitamin K |
| ketosis is caused by: | lack of carbs in body |
| pellagra is caused by: | niacin (B3) deficiency |
| scurvy is caused by: | vitamin C deficiency |
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