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Chapter 1-6

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Term
Definition
Nutrition   The science of food  
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Optimal   Enough to support normal functions  
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Under nutrition   Does not intake enough to support normal functions (subclinical and clinical deficiencies)  
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Over nutrition   More nutrients than the body can support (obesity and toxicities)  
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Which nutrients provide energy   Carbohydrates (fruit), proteins, alcohol and lipids  
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What are anthropometric measurements   Measuring various aspects of the body (weight and height)  
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Chronic disease causes   Diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity  
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Stability of fat and water soluble vitamins in cooking   Fat- high toxic in foods, Water- easily destroyed in cooking  
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Excretion of fat and water soluble vitamins   Fat- easily stored in the body, Water- easily excreted in the body  
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Name the fat soluble vitamins   Fat- A,D,E,K Water- B,C  
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Functions of water   Lubricant, solvent, transportation medium and regulates body temperature  
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Calculate calories   Multiply carbohydrates 4, proteins 9 and fat 4 by their physiological fuel value then add them together  
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Calorie   The amount of energy in food  
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Factors that effect food choices   Hunger versus appetite, flavor, culture, lifestyle, cost, marketing and knowledge  
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RDA and its goal   Recommended Dietary Allowances, to prevent deficiency and chronic disease  
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Nutrient dense   Assessing the nutritional quality of an individual food  
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Calorie reference for daily value   Daily calorie intake  
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Dietary guidelines for Americans- why do we have them   Americans are too high in calories, fat, saturated and trans fat, cholesterol, sugar, salt and alcohol. Many don't consume enough of the good stuff. Too much diabetes and obesity  
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Agency that regulates food labels   FDA  
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What are UL's   Highest number of nutrients you can take in  
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Servings required on food labels   Specified by FDA, consistent among other foods  
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WIC program   Special supplement program for women, infants and children  
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Guidelines for organic foods   Biological pest management, composting, manure application and crop rotations  
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Cross contamination   Cutting raw meat and vegetables on the same cutting board  
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Temperature danger zone   41 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit  
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Causes of staphylococcus   1 to 6 hours; diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, cramps  
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Causes of salmonella   12 to 72 hours; nausea, fever, cramps, headache  
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Bacteria in improper canned goods   Clostridium botulinum  
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Hand washing requirements   Wash hands for 20 sec with warm soapy water  
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Food left out- what are the guidelines   Seal with a tight lid, keep refrigerated or frozen, keep hot foods hot, refrigerate leftovers immediately  
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Public water supply   Safe  
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Bottles vs tap water safety   Safe but expensive- boil tap water for ultimate safety  
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Pyloric sphincter   Controls flow of stomach content into small intestine  
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Where most digestion occurs   Small intestine  
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Peristalsis   Contractions that push food is mixed with digestive secretions down the GI tract  
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Bile function   Fat digestion  
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Enzymes   Digest carbs, fat, protein  
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Digestion begins   In the mouth and with amylase  
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Role of epiglottis   Prevent food from lodging into trachea  
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Chyme   Juice from digested food  
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Heartburn   Caused by acid reflux  
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Pepsin   Digests proteins  
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Segments of small intestine   Duodenum, jejunum, ileum  
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Treatment for constipation   Fiber, fluid, exercise, and laxative  
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Causes of ulcers   H. Pylori, alcohol, aspirin and smoking  
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Secretin   Stimulates release of pancreatic bicarbonate  
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The 3 monosaccharides   Glucose, Fructose, Galactose  
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The 3 disaccharides   Maltose (glucose and glucose) Sucrose ( galactose and glucose) Lactose (glucose and fructose)  
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Functions of carbohydrates   Provide energy, protein sparing, and prevents ketosis  
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Storage form of glucose   Glycogen  
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Glucose is the primary fuel source for the body   True  
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Carbohydrates=   4 Kcal/gram  
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Lactose intolerant   Insufficiency of lactose  
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Causes of ketosis   Type 1 diabetes, not enough insulin produced  
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Pancreas makes insulin   True  
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Hypoglycemia   Low blood glucose  
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Hyperglycemia   High blood glucose  
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Diverticula   Pouches that have extruded through the exterior wall of the large intestine  
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Food sources of fiber   Fruits, grains, nuts  
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Triglyceride   Major form of lipid in the body and in food  
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Functions of fat   Energy, vitamin absorption and insulation  
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Essential fatty acids   Aphla- linolenic acid and linolenic acid  
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How many servings of fish are needed each week for omega 3 intake   8 ounces a week  
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Food sources of saturated fatty acids   Fat, pork, butter, coconut oil  
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Food sources of monounsaturated fatty acids   Olive and peanut oil  
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Desirable total blood cholesterol level   <200  
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Cholesterol   Waxy lipid found in all body cells  
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Good (HDL)   Picks up/recycles/disposes of cholesterol  
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Bad (LDL)   Lipoprotein in the blood contains cholesterol  
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Risk factors for heart disease   Can change blood triglyceride and cholesterol levels, hypertension, smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, diabetes and other diseases  
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Total fat intake recommendation from the American Heart Association   25%-35%of total calories  
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