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study guide chp 1-4

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absorbed in the intestional bloodstream, then transported to the liver; an example is fructose   monosaccharides  
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substances that serve as the major vehicles for fat transport in the bloodstream   chylomicrons  
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site where digestionof starch begins   mouth  
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hormone responsible for stimulating the gallbladder to contact and release bile into the small intestine   cholecystokinin  
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negative effect is diarrhea   sugar alcohols  
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important function is to break fat into smaller particles   bile  
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excess body fat and excess nutrient intake are evident, there still a risk for some type of nutrient dificiency leading to malnutrition   over nutrition  
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most common dietary disaccharide found in food products   sucrose  
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chemical feature that distinguishes a saturated fatty acid from an unsaturated fatty acid   hydrogen  
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nutrients that provide the body with it's primary source of fuel for heat and energy and are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen   charbohydrates  
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synthesized by the body in the liver   cholesterol  
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risk factors: poor appetite, insuffecient intake to meet daily needs, depleted nutrition reserves, and form of metabolic stress   malnutrition  
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digestion of milk yields these monosaccharides   galactose and glucose  
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address the nutrient needs of most healthy population groups   dietary reference intakes  
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the human body can rapidly break down these to yield energy   quick energy foods  
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body needs this for blood clotting   linoleic acids  
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sum of all body processes inside living cells that sustain life and health   metabolism  
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preferred source of energy for the heart muscle   fatty acid  
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where carbohydrates are stored as glycogen   liver and muscles  
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body's main storage form of ccarbohydrate   glycogen  
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process of adding hydrogen to fatty acids   hydrogenation  
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goal is to promote physical activity, proportionality, moderation variety, and gradual imporments in health   MyPyriamid food guide  
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number of kilocalories from fat   9 kcal/g  
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health care professional who is the nutrition authority on the hospital health care team   registered dietitian  
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types include cellulose, lignin, and noncellulose   diestary fiber  
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value used when not enough scientific evidence is available to establish a Recommended Dietary Allowance   adequate intake  
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number of amino acids that are indispensable for human beings   9  
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is increased during illness or disease   protein catabolism  
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to form these, the order of amino acids must be specific   specific tissue protein  
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protein-digesting enzyme found in the stomach   pepsin  
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types of protein in the body   tissue, plasma  
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number of commmon amino acids   20  
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number of kilocalories from carbohydrates   4 kcal/g  
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plays an important role in the body in defense against disease and infection   protein  
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adds taste and flavor to food   fat  
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provide higher quality protein when eaten together   complementary proteins  
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example: calories from saturated fat   voluntary information on food labels  
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excretion of nitrogen exceeds the nitrogen intake   negative nitrogen balance  
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element contained in proteins but not in carbohydrates or lipids   nitrogen  
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phase of metabolism that makes growth and repair possible   anabolism  
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a good source is avocado   monosaturated fat  
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insulation to vital organs, regulates temp, formation of cell membrane structure   functions of fat  
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provide essential amounts of carbs, proteins, fat, mineral and vitamins along with adequate water and fiber   dietary regimen with optimal nutrition for a person recovering from an extended illness  
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