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Final Exam
Walsh
33
Nutrition
Undergraduate 1
04/26/2015

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Term
What are the 6 nutrient classes?
Definition

Lipids

Minerals

CHO

Protein

Vitamins

Water

Term
What do lipids do? energy content?
Definition

Provide energy 

 

9cal/g

Term
Mineral Fnx?
Definition
regulate, structure
Term
CHO Fnx? energy content?
Definition
provide energy 4cal/g
Term
Protein fnx? Energy?
Definition

provide energy, regulate, structure

 

4cal/g

Term
Vitamins?
Definition
regulate
Term
Water? daily amount?
Definition

regulate, structure

 

2 L/day

Term
Energy Density V. Nutrient Density
Definition

energy dense- foods with higher amounts of calories relative to vitamins/minerals

 

nutrient dense- foods with high amounts of vitamins/minerals relative to calories 

Term

List:

Simple carbs-

 

complex carbs-

Definition

simple: sugars/monosaccharides/disaccharides

 

complex: starch/fiber/glycogen

Term
Fiber? daily intake?
Definition

the structural part of the plant. does NOT contain food energy; helps with peristalsis and elimination.  

 

25g/day

Term
Why is it better to eat more complex CHO than simple CHO?
Definition
Simple are overeaten and contribute to Diabetes type II
Term
What happens when blood glucose levels rise, but you're playing video games and not using much energy?
Definition
elevated blood glucose levels without energy use signals fat synthesis
Term
What types of fatty acids are better for your health?
Definition

Omega 3

monounsaturated fat

polyunsaturated fat

Term

What is an easy way of observing if a cooking oil contains more saturated or unsaturated fats?

 

Definition
Solid at room temp if they are saturated fats
Term
what is trans fat and how is it made?
Definition

hydrogenation

produced when hydrogen is forced,under pressure, into veggie oils

Term
how can you tell if trans fat is in your food?
Definition
"hydrogenation" in the food label
Term
Function of a lipoprotein?
Definition
transport dietary fat
Term
Which lipoprotein contributes to poor heart health?
Definition
LDL
Term
Why might you have high blood concentrations of LDL's ?
Definition
If they are oxidized, they stick to artery walls
Term
Adequate daily intake of protein?
Definition
0.8g/protein/kg of weight/day
Term
2 ways your body stores extra energy f/food?
Definition

1.) in liver/muscle cells

2.) as glycogen

Term
In what way can we control how much energy we use?
Definition
Term
fatal conditon caused by failure of thermoregulation/lack of evaporative cooling/excessive physical activity? symptoms?
Definition

Heat Stroke

 

symptoms- confusion, dizziness/headache,stumbling, fatigue

Term
4 ways to preserve the integrity of both fat and water-soluable vitamins during storage/cooking?
Definition

1.buy fresh when possible

2.buy fruits and veggies whole

3.do not store for long periods at room temp

4.do not store exposed to sunlight

Term
which vitamins are toxic?
Definition

A                      B6

K                      folic acid

E                      C

D

nicacin

Term
How do you get vitamin D, besides food. SPECIFIC
Definition
exposure to sunlight on unclothed limbs for 10-15 minutes, between 10-3, 3-5X a week (March-October)
Term
Why is it important to include lots of Phytochemicals into your diet?
Definition
Term
why may it not be a good idea to include phytochemicals in supplement form in your diet?
Definition
phytochemicals in supplement form have not been tested
Term
RDA of calcium
Definition
1000mg/day
Term
Energy content of alcohol
Definition
7kcal/gram
Term

Binging

Moderation

Drink

Definition

Binging- 5+ drinks/day; 4 for women

Moderation- 1 for women, 2 for men

Drink- 14g ethanol

Term
what can you do in your kitchen to prevent food-borne illness?
Definition
dont use the same cutting board to cut veggies and meat
Term

cooking temps:

 

Ground turkey?

Ground beef?

Eggs

Definition

turkey: 165

beef: 160

eggs: until white and yolk are firm

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