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Potter and Perry 7th Edition Chapter 44

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Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) define.   Energy needed to maintain life-sustaining activities for a specific period of time.  
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Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) define.   Measurement that accounts for BMR plus energy to digest meals & perform mild activity.  
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What are nutrients?   Elements necessary for body processes & function.  
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Where do nutrients come from?   Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water, vitamins, minerals.  
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Nutrient density define.   Proportion of essential nutrients such as fruits & vegetables, provide a large number of nutrients in relationship to kilocalories.  
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What is a kilocalorie (kcal)?   Equivalent to 1000 cal, and is the amount of heat energy required to raise or lower one kilogram (1 kg) of pure liquid water by 1º C or 1º K. Cal and kcal are used interchangeable, but do not mean the same. Kcal = dietary calorie.  
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Carbohydrates   Main source of energy in diet; each gram of produces 4 kcal.  
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Carbohydrates   Main source of energy for the brain, skeletal muscles during exercise, erythrocyte/leukocyte production, and cell function of renal medulla.  
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Saccharides   Carbohydrate units.  
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Simple Carbohydrates   Monosaccharides & disaccharides; usually found in sugar.  
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Fiber   Polysaccharide that can not be digested, adds bulk to fecal matter.  
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Protein   Source of 4 kcal, necessary for synthesis of body tissue, maintenence, and repair.  
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Other things made of protein.   Collagen, hormones, enzymes, immune cells, DNA/RNA.  
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Amino Acid   Basic component of protein.  
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Essential/Indispensable amino acids   Body cannot synthesize but must have provided in the diet.  
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Examples of essential amino acids   Histidine, lysine, phenlyalanine.  
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Nonessential/Dispensable amino acids   Those which the body can synthesize.  
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Exampless of nonessential amino acids   Alanine, asparagine, glutamic acid.  
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Simple protein define and example.   Contain ONLY amino acids or their derivatives; albumin and insulin.  
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Complex protein define and example.   Combination of amino acids nonprotein substances; lipoproteins.  
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Complete protein define and examples.   Contains all essential amino acids in sufficient quantity; Fish, chicken, soybean, turkey, and cheese.  
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Incomplete protein define and examples.   Missing 1 or more of the 9 essential amino acids; Cereals, legumes, vegetables.  
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Complementary proteins define.   Pairs of incomplete proteins that when combined supply the total amount of protein provided by complete protein sources.  
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Nitrogen Balance explain.   Nitrogen is necessary for any muscular growth. If negative, muscle protein is used. If positive, muscle protein is spared and growth occurs.  
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Lipids   Fats are the most caloric dense nutrient, provide 9 kcal composed of triglycerides and fatty acids.  
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Triglycerides   Circulate in the blood & made up of the three fatty acids attached to a glycerol.  
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Fatty Acids   Composed of chains of carbon & hydrogen atoms with an acid group on one end of the chain & a methyl group at the other.  
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Saturated   Each carbon in the chain has two attached hydrogen atoms.  
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Unsaturated   An unequal number of hydrogen atoms are attached & the carbon atoms attach to each other with a double bond.  
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Monounsaturated   Fatty acids have one double bond  
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Polyunsaturated   Fatty acids have two or more double carbon bonds.  
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Essential fatty acids.   Linoleic acid, only one in humans. Lenolenic acid and arachidonic acid are manufactured when linoleic acid is present.  
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What makes up what percentage of body weight?   60-70%  
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What 2 locations is most of the water found in the body?   Blood and muscle.  
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Vitamins   Used as catalysts in biochemical reactions, found in raw, fresh vegetables/fruits.  
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Antioxidants   Neutralize substances called free radicals including Beta-carotene, Vit A, C, E.  
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Fat-Soluble Vitamins (A,D,E, & K)   Can be stored in the body; All except D are provided in diet, D is produced in body.  
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Hypervitaminosis   Megadose (intentional or unintentional) of supplemental vitamins, usually occurs with fat-soluable b/c can build up to toxic amounts that are trapped in fat.  
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Water-Soluble Vitamins (C & B)   Not stored in the body, all provided in the diet.  
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Minerals   Inorganic elements essential to the body as catalysts in biochemical reactions.  
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Macrominerals   Daily requirement is 100 mg or more  
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Trace Element   When less than 100 mg is needed daily.  
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Enzymes   Proteinlike substances that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions, usually has 1 specific function.  
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Enzyme activity depends on what function of the mouth?   Mechanical breakdown that increases surface area for chemical action.  
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Which nerve stimulates the GI tract and increase motility?   Vagas nerve (parasympathetic)  
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Dysphagia   Difficulty swallowing.  
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Where is the cardiac sphincter and what causes it to relax?   Above the stomach; pressure from bolus causes relaxation.  
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Where is the fundus located?   Upper most portion of the stomach.  
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Stomach's chief cells secrete what?   Pepsinogen.  
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Pyloric glands secrete what?   Gastrin.  
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Parietal cells secrete what?   HCl and intrinsic factor.  
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Chyme   Liquefied, acidic mass of food.  
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Small intestine secrete what 2 hormones?   Secretin and cholecystokinin (CCK)  
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Bile manufactured, function?   Manufactured in the liver, stored in gallbladder, emulsifies fat to increase surface area.  
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Pancreatic secretions contain which 6 enzymes?   Amylase, lipase, trypsin, elastase, chymotrypsin, and carboxypeptidase.  
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Epithelial cells of the villi secret?   Sucrase, lactase, maltase, lipase, peptidase.  
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Digestion and absorption of nutrients mostly occur where?   Small intestine.  
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Carbs, protein, minerals, and water-soluable vits absorbed?   Small intestine>Processed in liver>released into portal vein circulation.  
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Fatty acid absorbed?   Lacteal ducts in the microvilli>lymphatic circulatory system.  
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Electrolytes and minerals are absorbed, Vit K and B complex are formed where?   Large intestine.  
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Metabolism   All biochemical reactions within the cells of the body.  
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Anabolism   Building of more complex biochemical substances by synthesis of nutrients.  
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Catabolism   Breakdown of biochemical substances into smaller substances, occurs during negative nitrogen balance.  
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Body's major form of reseve energy?   Fat stored in adipose tissue.  
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Major site of protein storage?   Skeletal muscles.  
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What are the 2 types of cells that do not metabolize fatty acids?   Red blood cells and neurons.  
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Ketones   Oxidized fatty acids; energy in the absence of dietary carbohydrates (glucose).  
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Glycogen is stored where?   Liver and muscle tissue.  
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Glycogenolysis   Catabolism of glycogen into glucose, carbon dioxide & water.  
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Glycogenesis   Anabolism of glucose into glycogen for storage.  
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Gluconeogenesis   Catabolism of amino acids & glycerol into glucose for energy.  
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Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)   Acceptable range of amounts of vitamins and nutrients to avoid deficiencies or toxicities.  
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Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)   Recommended amount of a nutrient that appears sufficient to maintain a body function for 50% of the population.  
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Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)   Average needs of 98% of the population.  
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Adequate Intake (AI)   Suggested intake for the individual based on observed estimates and is used when there is not enough evidence to set RDA.  
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Upper Intake Level (UL)   Highest level tha tis likely poses no risk of adverse health events, not a recommended level of intake.  
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Daily Values   Food labels were created by the Food & Drug Administration in response to the 1990 Nutrition Labeling & Education Act.  
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Anorexia define.   Lack of appetite or ability to eat.  
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Anorexia Nervosa   Refusal to maintain body wt.; intense fear of gaining wt.; disturbance in body wt., size, or shape; Females haven't had period in 3 + consecutive months.  
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Bulimia Nervosa   Binge eating (reoccuring); Feel of lack of control over binge eating; self-induced vomitting; 2+ binge eatings/week for 3+ months.  
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Vegetarianism   Consumption of diet consisting predominately of plant foods.  
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Anthropometry   Measurement system of size & make up of body.  
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Body Mass Index (BMI)   Measure wt.correct for height & serves as an alternative to traditional height-weight relationships.  
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Ideal Body Weight (IBW)   Provides an estimate of what a person should weigh.  
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Enteral Nutrition (EN)   Nutrients given via the GI tract.  
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Parenteral Nutrition (PN)   Form of specialized nutrient support in which nutrients are provided intravenously.  
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Lipid Emulsions   Provide supplemental kilocalories & prevent essential fatty acid deficiencies.  
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Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)   Use of specific nutritional therapies to treat an illness, injury, or condition.  
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When feeding tubes are first positioned, verification is doen by:   X-ray confirmation.  
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Parenteral nutrition is used when the client is:   Experiencing a condition resulting in gastrointestinal dysfunction.  
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The bacteria that causes peptic ulcers is:   Helicobacter pylori.  
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease include?   Crohn's disease & idiopathic ulcerative colitis.  
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Nutritional therapy for hypertension includes:   Kcal reduction to promote weight loss as appropriate, decreased sodium intake, & potassium-rich foods if potassium-wasting diuretics are part of the treatment.  
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