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Food Health and Nutrition
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Undergraduate 4
11/12/2008

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WATER

Definition
  • Essential nutrient
  • 50-75% of body weight
  •      2/3 intercellular
  •      1/3 extracellular

dissolve & transport substances, blood volume, maintain body temp, protect & lubricate tissue

Term

 

 

ELECTROLYTES

Definition

Ions formed when minerals or salts dissolve in water

 

Have positive & negative charge to maintain balance

 

Attract water

Term

 

 

Cation

Definition

positively charged electrolyte

 

ex: sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+)

Term

 

 

Anion

Definition

Negatively charged electrolyte

 

ex: chloride (Cl-)

Term

 

 

Functions of electrolytes

Definition
  • regulate fluid balance
  • enable nerves to responde to stimuli
  • signal muscles to contract
Term

 

 

Functions of water

 

Definition
  • move nutrients and waste
  • lubricate joints
  • participate in chemical reactions
  • helps maintain body temperature
Term

 

 

Water needs

Definition

 

 

1-1.5 milliliters per kilocalorie consumed

Term

 

 

MINERALS

Definition

inorganic elements

 

not changed into something else in the body

 

2 types: macrominerals and trace minerals

Term

 

 

MACROMINERALS

Definition

major minerals

 

> 5g of the mineral found in the body

 

> 100mg consumed per day

Term

 

 

TRACE MINERALS

Definition

body has < 5g of minerals

 

 < 100mg per day

Term

 

 

Macrominerals

Definition
  • sodium
  • potassium
  • chloride
  • calcium
  • phosphorous
  • magnesium
  • sulfur
Term

 

 

SODIUM (Na)

Definition

Extracellular cation

Foods usually provide >Na+ than the body needs

     processed foods have >Na+ than fresh foods

Excess Na+ usually excreted through urine

   if retained, edema and risk for hypertension

If deficiency then muscle cramps

Term

 

 

POTASSIUM (K)

Definition

Intracellular cation

Abundant in all living cells

Fresh foods have more potassium

Deficiency:

     results from excessive losses due to vomiting, 

     diarrhea, prescription drugs (steroids, laxitives,

     diuretics

Term

 

 

CHLORIDE (Cl)

Definition

extracellular anion

Functions:

    maintains fluid balance

    helps in digestion

       part of hydrochloric acid in the stomach

food source: table salt

Term

 

 

CALCIUM (Ca)

Definition

Most abundant mineral in the body

 Found mainly in bones and teeth

Involved in formation of bones and teeth

   active growth (0-20 years)

   peak bone mass (20-30 years)

   bone loss (40+ years, eslecially after menopause)

 

Term

 

 

Functions of Calcium

Definition
Cicrulating calcium in body fluids participates in:
   regulation of muscle contraction 
   blood clotting
   transmission of nerve impulses
   secretion of hormones
   activation of enzyme systems
Term

 

 

 

Calcium Balance

Definition
Calcitonin
    lowers blood calcium
parathyroid hormone
    raises blood calcium
Vitamin D
    increases calcium absorption
Fiber, phytates, oxalates
    reduce calcium absorption
Term

 

 

Calcitonin

Definition
lowers blood calcium
Term

 

 

Parathyroid hormone

Definition
raises blood calcium
Term

 

 

Calcium absorption

Definition
increased by:
   Vitamin D
 
decreased by:
    fiber, phytates, oxalates
 
infants and children absorb ~60% of ingested calcium
Term

 

 

Calcium deficiency

Definition
**very common
young childern --> Rickets
adults --> Osteomalacia (adult Rickets)
     softening of bones
Osteoperosis--reduction in bone mass
Term

 

 

Calcium food sources

Definition
milk and dairy products
dark leafy vegetables
broccoli
Term

 

The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside the cells

Definition

 

 

Sodium

Term

 

 

Which characteristic of water is represented by its ability to act as a lubricant?

Definition

 

 

its incompressibility

Term

 

 

What substance is good to consume with a plant food source of iron in order to facilitate iron absorption?

Definition

 

 

orange juice, meat, fish, and poultry

Term

 

 

Which trace mineral is an essential component of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland?

Definition

 

 

Iodine

Term

 

 

Who absorbs the least amount of calcium?

Definition

 

 

adults

Term

 

 

The RDA for iron is _______ for women than for men

Definition

 

 

higher (due to menstruation)

Term

 

 

No food additives are permanently approved by the FDA.

True or False?

Definition

 

 

True

Term

 

 

What does not contain B12?

Definition

 

 

Legumes

(B12 is found in animal-based products)

Term

 

 

Phosphorus plays a critical role in what?

Definition

-acts as a buffer to halp maintain acid base balance

-it is part of DNA and RNA

-phosphorus compounds carry, store, and release  energy in the metabolism of energy nutrients

 

Term

 

Which are sulfer containing amino acids?

Definition

methionine

cystine

threonine

 

alanine is not

Term

 

 

PHOSPHOROUS (P)

Definition
Second most abundant mineral in the body
85% found in bones and teeth
15% found in all body cells
 
Term

 

 

Functions of Phosphorous

Definition
bone structure
components of ATP, DNA, RNA, and phospholipids
 
Term

 

 

Phosphorous food sources

Definition
meat, milk, eggs
processed foods
Term

 

 

Phosphorous deficiency

Definition

 

 

unknown in humans

Term

 

 

MAGNESIUM (Mg)

 

(where found)

Definition
Over half the body's magnesium is found in bone and muscle
 
Term

 

 

Functions of Magnesium

Definition

heart function

protects against hypertension and heart disease

acts together with Calcium

 

Term

 

 

Magnesium food sources

Definition
whole grains
vegetables
legumes
tofu
seafood
Term

 

 

SULFUR

(found in...)

Definition
Found in:
   amino acids cycteine and methionine
   protein
   Keratin (hair)
   B Vitamins (biotin and thiamine)
Term

 

 

Sulfur deficiency

Definition
Uncommon
Similar to protein deficiency
Term

 

 

Sulfur food sources

Definition
foods rich in natural protein
Term

 

 

Trace Minerals

Definition
Iron
Zinc
Copper
Selenium
Flouride
Manganese
Chromium
Molybdenum
Term

 

 

Overview of trace minerals

Definition
-content in food depends on soil, water, and processing
-deficiencies are typically failure to thrive and grow
-used in all body systems
-toxic at intakes not far above estimated requirements
-interactions amond them are common
     too much of one can lead to dificiencies of others
Term

 

 

IRON (Fe)

 

Definition
Helps in the transport of oxygen as part of
    hemoglobin (in red blood cells)
    myoglobin (in muscle cells)
Term

 

 

Forms of Iron

Definition
Heme--derived from flesh of animals
     absorbed more easily
Non-heme--both plant and animal sources
    absorption enhanced by:
         Vitamin C, MFP, sugars, lactic and citric acids
Term

 

 

Factors inhibiting Iron absorption

Definition
phytates and fibers (soy products, whole grain, nuts)
calcium and phosphorous in milk
EDTA in food additives
tannic acid (tea, coffee)
 
 
Term

 

 

Absorption of Iron

(amount)

Definition
usually 10-15%
when needed: 20-35%
Term

 

 

Transport and Storage of Iron

Definition
Bone iron stored in bone marrow, spleen and other tissues
 
Excess iron in liver
Term

 

 

Iron deficiency

Definition
**most common deficiency worldwide
-in U.S., 10% of toddlers, adolescent girls and women of childbearing age
 
iron deficiency: 
     the depletion of iron stores
anemia:
     severe depletion of iron stores with low hemoglobin concentration
Term

 

 

Iron toxcicity

Definition
hemochromatosis
     can cause liver damage and infections
 
iron poisoning
      mainly occurs with children accidentally taking iron
           leading cause of accidental poisoning in kids
Term

 

 

ZINC (Zn)

Definition
involved in growth and wound healing
Term

 

 

Zinc absorption

Definition
zinc status (if need, absorb more)
fiber and phytates limit
high zinc intake impairs copper absorbtion
high iron intake impairs zinc absorption
Term

 

 

Zinc deficiency

Definition
first reported in Egypt, Iran, and Turkey in the1960s
 
growth retardation, arrested sexual masturbation, impaired immune function, impaired brain function, impaired wound healing
 
especially in pregnant women, children, elderly, poor 
 
leads to dwarfism
Term

 

 

Zinc toxicity

Definition
high doses may cause vomiting, headache, diarrhea
 
interfere in copper metabolism
    can cause copper deficiency
Term

 

 

SELENIUM (Se)

Definition
one of body's antioxidents
    part of antioxident enzyme that works with  
    Vitamin E to stop oxidation in the body
thyroid metabolism
immune function
Term

 

 

Zinc deficiency

Definition
increases subsceptibility to some infections
Term

 

 

Zinc food sources

Definition
seafood
meat
grains
Brazil and Cashew nuts
Term

 

 

IODINE

Definition
2 forms:
    Iodine--form in food
    Iodide--form in body
 
part of the thyroid hormone
     regulates body temp, growth, and metabolism
Term

 

 

Iodine deficiency

Definition
rare in the U.S.
 
Goiter
    enlargement of thyroid gland
 
Cretinism
     mental and physical retardation
     occurs in fetuses when pregnant women is
        deficient
Term

 

 

Iodine sources

Definition
iodized salt
seafood
ocean mist
Term

 

 

COPPER (Cu)

Definition
serves as a constituent of many antioxident enzymes
involved in hemoglobin synthesis
     iron metabolism
involved in collagen synthesis and wound healing
Term

 

 

Copper deficiency 

Definition

 

 

Menkes disease

Term

 

 

Copper toxicity

Definition

 

 

Wilson's disease

Term

 

 

Copper sources

Definition
legumes
whole grains
shellfish
Term

 

 

FLOURIDE (Fl)

Definition
forms crystal structure of teeth and bones
prevents dental cavities
Term

 

 

Flouride deficiency

Definition
increased risk for tooth decay and cavities
Term

 

 

Flouride toxicity

Definition
skeletal flurosis
     the enamel of teeth become dark
Term

 

 

Flouride sources

Definition
best sources is drinking water
seafood
tea
Term

 

 

LEAD (Pb)

Definition
not a nutrient
impairs body growth
chemically similar to nutrient minerals like iron, 
     calcium, and zinc
        -displaces them in the body
Term

 

 

Lead posioning

Definition
1 out of 6 young children and 1 out of 9 fetuses are
  exposed to harmful doses of lead
1.7 million (10-15%) of preschoolers may have toxic blood levels of lead
Term

 

 

Lead toxicity

Definition
causes learning disabilities, behavior problems,
  slow growth, anemia, sleep disturbances, impaired 
  hearing, nervous system disorders
 
in adults, hypertension, reproductive complications, kidney failure
Term

 

 

Lead sources

Definition
contaminated water
old paint
dirt
imported pottery
imported food cans
air pollution
Term

 

 

Reasons for Vegetarian diet

Definition
ethical
environment
health concerns
social issues

Term

 

 

Health benefits to Vegetarian diet

Definition
lowers....
   body weight, blood pressure, heart disease, risk
   for cancer (colon cancer liked to meat 
   consumption)
Term

 

 

Types of vegetarians

Definition
Vegan
Ovo-vegetarian
Lacto-vegetarian
lacto-ovo-vegetarian
pesco-vegetarian
Term

 

 

Vegan

Definition
eats no animal derived foods
   (meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy)
Term

 

 

Ovo-vegetarian

Definition
includes eggs in diet
Term

 

 

Lacto-vegetarian

Definition
includes milk and milk products in diet
Term

 

 

Lacto-ovo-vegetarian

Definition
includes milk, milk products, and eggs in diet
Term

 

 

Pesco-vegetarian

Definition
includes fish, dairy, and eggs in diet
Term

 

 

Vegetarian diets lack...

Definition
calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin D, vitamin B12
Term

 

 

Other vegetarianism problems

Definition
-Vitamin B12 is found only animal products
-if dont eat Vitamin D fortified foods or receive adequate sunlight, supplementation is reccomended
-must plan balanced diet to avoid deficiencies
-diet may be high in fat it person favors cheeses, fried foods, butter, cream sauces, sweets
-careful attention to caloric intake
-needs are higher during pregnancy, lactation, 
   infancy, childhood, and illness
Term

 

 

Cereal grain proteins are low in which amino acid?

Definition

 

 

lysine (a lower quality protein)

Term

 

 

legumes are low in which amino acid?

Definition

 

 

methionine (protein of marginal quality)

Term

 

 

Protein quality

Definition
depend upon the amount of nine essential amino acids and how digestible that protein is
 
cereal and legume proteins eaten together improve the "balance" of amino acid supply and mixture of proteins is of better quality
Term

 

 

complimentary proteins

Definition
rice and beans
 
peanut butter and wheat toast
 
tofu and stir fried vegetables
Term

 

 

Vegan problems

Definition
-Vegan children tend to be shorter in height and 
   lighter in weight
-Vegans need higher RDA intakes of protein and other
   nutrients
-adequate calories may be difficult to achieve
-food availability and variety may be limited in
   certain regions
Term

 

 

Phytochemicals

Definition
substances in plants that may help prevent diseases like cancer and heart disease
 
3,000 different phytochemicals known with possible health benefits
 
some found to lower LDL cholesterol, prevent blood clotting
Term

 

 

Functional food

Definition
from nature
 
food that provides a health benefit beyond basic nutrition
Term

 

 

Designer food

Definition
from manufacturers
 
processed food supplemented with food ingredients naturally rich in disease preventing substances
Term

 

 

Free radicals

Definition
byproducts of metabolism
 
capable of causing cells to lose their structure and function, and eventually destroy them
 
connected with the development of 50 diseases including heart disease and cancer
Term

 

 

 

Antioxidents

Definition
capable of stabilizing or deactivating free radicals before they attack cells
Term

 

 

 

Pigments

Definition
many pigments found in fruits and vegetables are phytochemicals
 
color wheel
Term

 

 

 

RED

Definition
lycopene
 
tomatoes, tomato sauce, vegetable juice, tomato soup, watermelon
Term

 

 

 

GREEN

Definition
glucosinolates
 
broccoli, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, cauliflour, cabbage
Term

 

 

 

Green/Yellow

Definition
Lutein
 
spinach, avocado, kale, green beans, green peppers, kiwi, colard green, mustard greens
Term

 

 

 

ORANGE

Definition
alpha and beta carotene
 
carrots, pumpkins, squash, mangos, apricots, cantaloupe
Term

 

 

 

ORANGE/YELLOW

Definition
vitamin C flavanoids
 
oranges, orange juice, tangerines, peaches, lemons, limes, pineapple
Term

 

 

 

RED/PURPLE

Definition
ellagic acid
 
grapes, grape juice, cherries, red wine, strawberries, raisins
Term

 

 

 

WHITE/GREEN

Definition
allyl sulfides
 
garlic, onion, chives
Term

 

 

 

Soybeans

Definition
a special phytochemical
 
isoflavanoids and saponins
 
benefits including lower risk for heart disease, osteoperosis, reduced menopause symptoms
Term

 

 

 

Soy foods

Definition
soy flours
   simplest form, can be used in baked goods
 tofu
   rich in minerals, excellent source of protein
soy milk
   consumed by dairy sensitive individuals and strict 
   vegans
 
Term

 

 

 

4 risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease

Definition
1. high blood fats and cholesterol
2. high blood pressure
3. overweight or obesity
4. type II diabetes
Term

 

 

about what percentage of salt we eat comes from processed foods?

Definition

 

 

75%

Term

 

 

 

what type of fat is generally found in animal fats like beef fat, poultry skin, and whole milk dairy products?

Definition

 

 

saturated fat

Term

 

 

 Unstable molecules of oxygen that float freely throughout our bodies seeking to rebalance themselves by stealing electrons from healthy cells are called...

Definition

 

 

 

free radicals

Term

 

 

 

Cruciferous vegetables, which may help protect against colon cancer and stomach cancer, include:

Definition

 

 

cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflour

Term

 

 

 

The recommended daily intake of dietary fiber is ___ grams

Definition

 

 

25+ grams

 

(we only get about 15.6g average per day)

Term

 

 

 

What is the second leading cause of death in developed countries?

Definition

 

 

cancer

 

(1/3 contributed to diet)

Term

 

 

 

What factors contribute to an increased life expectancy during the 19th century?

Definition
-basic hygiene
-role of antiseptics in good medicine
Term

 

 

 

common sources of insoluble fiber

Definition
cereal                 (aid in protecting against
whole grains            colon cancer)
bran
wheat
cellulose
strawberries
potatoes
peppers
Term

 

 

In U.S., ______ kills more people than any other cause and accounts for an estimated ____% of all deaths

Definition

 

 

 

cardiovascular dieases; 40%

Term

 

 

1 out of every 4 people in developed countries has______?

Definition

 

 

 

high blood pressure

Term

 

 

 

____ is the 7th most leading cause of mortality in industrialized countries

Definition

 

 

 diabetes

 

for every death where diabetes is the primary cause, there are 2 deaths where diabetes is a contributing cause of death

Term

 

 

Diabetes affects ______ people worldwide; ___ million diagnosed and ___ million suffer from disease withough being aware of it

Definition

 

 

120 million; 11; 6

Term

 

 

What form of diabetes is most common?

Definition

 

 

type II

 

(90-95%)

Term

 

 

DALY

Definition

Daily Adjusted Life Years

 

measure of influence of disease on populations by calculating years of healthy life lost through poor health of disease

 

 

Term

 

 

Diet or nutritional intake accounts for about __% of DALY

Definition

 

 

10

Term

 

 

Tobacco responsible for __% of DALY

Definition

 

 

9.8

Term

 

 

Foodborne infections

Definition
-caused by eating food contaminated by living cells of bacteria or viruses
 
-Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni (bacteria)
-Noroviruses, Hepatitis A (viruses)
 
Term

 

 

 

Foodborne Intoxications

Definition
-caused by eating foods containing pre-formed bacterial toxins
 
-Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium botulinum (bacteria that produce toxins)
-plant poisonings
-metal or other chemical poisonings
Term

 

 

Foodborne Illness

Definition
-a disease that is carried to people by food
 
-most caused by microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, or parasites
 
-viruses (Noroviruses) are the most common cause of foorborne illness in the U.S.
Term

 

 

 

Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHF)

Definition
foods that support the growth of microorganisms
 
moist, high protein, low acid
 
if handled improperly, any food can be hazardous
Term

 

 

Biological Hazards in foods

Definition
-fish toxins
-poisonous plant parts (ex: rhubarb leaves)
-poisonous mushrooms
 
Term

 

 

Chemical hazards in foods

Definition
-toxic metals (copper, zinc, lead)
-unintentional pesticides and cleaning solutions
 
Term

 

 

 

Temperature Danger Zone

Definition

 

 

40-140 degrees

 

range where bacteria can multiply rapidly

Term

 

 

To keep food safe from bacteria, one should:

Definition

 

 

clean

cook

seperate

chill

Term

 

 

How long should washing hands should take?

Definition

 

 

at least 20 seconds

Term

 

 

 

Environmental Contaminants

Definition
methylmercury
   1953 Japan
   Minamata disease
      blindness, deafness, loss of coordination, death
   1960--121 cases
   seen in infants whose mothers ate fish
   bay was contaminated with methylmercury
Term

 

 

Other Environmental Contaminants

 

Definition
PBB
   1973--1,000 lbs of PBB accidentally mixed into 
     livestock feed and shipped throughout Michigan
   97% of population consumed it
   nervous system and liver problems
Term

 

 

 

Natural Toxins in foods

Definition
-poisonous mushrooms
-cabbage, turnips, mustard greens, radishes:
    contain goitrogens (enlarge thyroid gland if eaten
       alot)
-lima beans, fruit seeds:
     contains cyanogens (i.e. cyanide)
     "laetrile"
-potatoes
     contain solanine--toxic in large amounts
     "green potatoes"
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