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Nutritional Science
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Undergraduate 3
02/18/2012

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Term
Nutrition is how we ______, _________, ______, and ______ nutrients.
Definition
consume, digest, store, metabolize
Term
What 4 things do nutrients do for us?
Definition
1. provide energy
2. promote growth
3. maintain body tissue
4. regulate physiological processes
Term
Organic
Definition
contains carbon in it

Carbohydrates, lipids, protein, vitamins
Term
Inorganic
Definition
no carbon

water and minerals
Term
Major Mineral
Definition
Need >100 mg/day (5g in body)

Calcium, sodium, potassium
Term
Trace Minerals
Definition
need <100 mg/day (<5g in the body)

Iron, zinc, copper
Term
Minerals are easily destroyed by heat/light. True or False?
Definition
False

Vitamins are easily destroyed by heat/light, minerals are not.
Term
What are the top essential nutrients in our body?
Definition
Water (62%), protein and fat (16%), minerals and carbs (6%)
Term
Macronutrients
Definition
- needed in large quantities
- yield energy
- carbohydrate, fat, protein

Alcohol and water are NOT MACRONUTRIENTS
Term
Micronutrients
Definition
- needed in small quantities
- does not yield energy
- vitamins and minerals
Term
Fat-soluble vitamins
Definition
- stored in body
- not need to be consumed daily/weekly
- high dosage can lead to toxicity
- Vitamins A, D, E, K
Term
Water-soluble Vitamins
Definition
- not stored in the body (normally)
- needed daily or weekly
- B vitamins, Vitamin C, riboflavin, thiamine
Term
What is a unit of energy?
Definition
Kilocalorie or Calorie
Term
Kilocalorie
Definition
amount of energy needed to raise temp of 1 kg of water by 1 degree celsius
Term
1 kg = ? lb
Definition
2.2 lb
Term
Carbohydrates have _ kcal/gram
Definition
4
Term
Fat has ___kcal/gram
Definition
9
Term
Protien has ___kcal/gram
Definition
4
Term
Alcohol has ___kcal/gram
Definition
7
Term
What are some nutrition related leading causes of death in the US?
Definition
Heart Disease, Cancer, Stroke, Diabetes
Term
Nutrient-dense diet is a healthy diet. True or False?
Definition
True
Term
Gsatrointestinal (GI) tract
Definition
gateway for converting foods to nutrients
Term
Metabolism converts _______ into _________.
Definition
nutrients into energy
Term
Appetite
Definition
psychological desire to eat specific foods, from environmental stimuli - more discriminating
Term
Hunger
Definition
physiological process that prompts us to find and eat food - less discriminating
Term
What part of the brain receives signals that prompt us to eat?
Definition
hypothalamus
Term
What in the mouth helps us to eat and digest food?
Definition
salivary amylase begins chemical breakdown of starch
Term
peristalsis
Definition
process in which esophagus helps to move food to stomach
Term
Parietal cells
Definition
secrete acid & IF
Term
Chief cells secrete ______________.
Definition
pepsinogen
Term
What's in gastric juice? What does each do?
Definition
HCL: denatures protein, kills bacteria, activates pepsinogen to pepsin

Pepsinogen: converted to pepsin, an enzyme that digests proteins

Intrinsic Factor (IF): absorbs vitamin B12

Gastric Lipase: fat digestion, lipid digestion (small amount)
Term
Gastrin
Definition
signals stomach to secrete HCL and pepsinogen

stimulates gastric motility
Term
What are the 3 parts of the small intestine?
Definition
Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum
Term
What is the function of Bile? Where can it be found in the body?
Definition
Bile (made from the livery) stored in the gallbladder emulsifies fat to aid digestion
Term
What is the function of pancreatic lipase?
Definition
digests fats
Term
What is the function of pancreatic amylase?
Definition
digests carbohydrates
Term
Food mixed with stomach acid & enzymes forms a semiliquid mass called _____.

A. Sludge
B. bolus
C. chyme
D residue
Definition
C. Chyme
Term
Bile is made in the liver, but where is it stored?

A. Stomach
B. Pancreas
C. Small Intestine
D. Gall Bladder
Definition
D. Gall Bladder
Term
What are 3 different mechanisms of nutrient absorption?
Definition
passive diffusion
facilitated diffusion
active transport
Term
Passive Diffusion
Definition
high concentration to low concentration through permeable cell membrane

FA, water (osmosis)
Term
Facilitated Diffusion
Definition
carrier-mediated diffusion; movement of molecules across cell membrane via transport proteins

fructose
Term
Active Transport
Definition
low to high concentration
uses energy

glucose and amino acids
Term
Hepatic Portal Circulation
Definition
delivers nutrients from GI to liver
water soluble nutrients
Term
Lymphatic System
Definition
enters bloodstream, through duct by heart
bypasses liver first round
fat soluble nutrients
Term
Cytoplasm
Definition
fluid in cell
Term
Mitochondria
Definition
produce energy
Term
Metabolism
Definition
sum of all chemical processes involved in maintaining life

or

rate of heat production
Term
Photosynthesis
Definition
Energy + water + carbon dioxide -> energy in plant foods + oxygen
Term
Metabolism (respiration)
Definition
energy in foods (CHO, pro, fat) + oxygen -> heat + atp + carbon dioxide + water
Term
Glucose is made into amino acids by _________.
Definition
Glycolysis
Term
Amino Acids are turned into Acetyl-CoA by ________.
Definition
Deamination
Term
Fatty Acids are converted to Acetyl-CoA by ___________________.
Definition
Beta-oxidation
Term
Anabolism
Definition
uses energy to build molecules

Glucose -> Glycogen
Amino Acids -> protein
Term
Catabolism
Definition
breaks molecules down, gives energy

Glycogen -> glucose
Protein -> amino acids
Term
Heartburn is cause by_________________________.
Definition
HCL in the esophagus
Term
GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease
Definition
persistent heartburn - more than 2 times a week
Term
Ulcers
Definition
area of mucosa is eroded away and underlying tissue exposed to HCL

Causes: helicobactor pylori
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, ibuprofen)
Term
Celiac Disease
Definition
Inability to absorb gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley

Genetic
Term
Diarrhea
Definition
frequent passage of loose, watery stools
caused by infection of the GI tract, food intolerances, reactions to medications, stress
Term
Constipation
Definition
infrequent, hard, small, difficult to pass stool
prevention includes increasing fiber-rich foods and fluids and regular exercise
Term
What is the name of the bacteria that plays a key role in the development of most peptic ulcers?

A. Staphylococcus
B. E. Coli
C. Helicobactor Pylori
D. Salmonella
Definition
C. Helicobactor Pylori
Term
What type of nutrient absorption requires a carrier protein and energy to transport nutrients?

A. Osmosis
B. Facilitated Diffusion
C. Passive Diffusion
D. Active Transport
Definition
D. Active Transport
Term
Glucose
Definition
C6H12O6
Term
What are 4 CHO functions?
Definition
1. provides energy
2. spares protein
3. provides sweetness
4. provides fiber
Term
Name 3 examples of Monosaccharides.
Definition
Glucose, Fructose, Galactose
Term
Name 3 examples of disaccharides.
Definition
lactose, maltose, sucrose
Term
Sucrose is made of _____________ and ____________.
Definition
glucose and fructose
Term
Lactose is made from _________ and _____________.
Definition
galactose and glucose
Term
Maltose is made from __________ and _____________.
Definition
glucose and glucose
Term
Hydrolysis
Definition
takes water and puts it into the disaccharide.
Term
Condensation reaction
Definition
Splits apart a disaccharide and creates water
Term
List the following from sweetest to least sweet.
Sucrose
Lactose
Maltose
Glucose
Fructose
Definition
Fructose > Sucrose > Glucose > Maltose > Lactose
Term
Oligosaccharides
Definition
3-10 monosaccharaides
indigestible molecular bonds
Term
Name 3 examples of polysaccharides.
Definition
Starch, Glycogen, Fiber
Term
Insoluble Fiber
Definition
- part of cell wall
- does not dissolve in water
- contributes to bulk of stool
- good source: whole grains, fruits, vegetables
- cellulose, hemicellulose
Term
Soluble Fiber
Definition
- dissolves in water (gel-forming)
- bacteria metabolize
- gums, pectin
- fruits, berries, oats, beans
Term
What are some health benefits of fiber?
Definition
may promote weight loss
promotes regular bowel movements
lower risk of colon cancer
prevent hemorrhoids
Term
diverticulosis
Definition
bulging pockets form in colon trying to eliminate small, hard stools
Term
What is the needed grams of soluble fiber daily?
Definition
10-25g
Term
What are some health benefits of soluble fiber?
Definition
lowers cholesterol, delays rise of blood glucose
Term
Enterohepatic Circulation of Bile
Definition
In the gallbladder, bile is stored ->
in the small intestine, bile emulsifies fats ->
bile reabsorbed into the blood
-> in the liver, bile is made from cholesterol

in the colon, bile that has been trapped by viscous fibers is lost in feces
Term
What is the Carbohydrate RDA?
Definition
130 g/day
Term
What is the Carbohydrate AMDR?
Definition
45 to 65% of energy
Term
What are the 3 parts of a whole grain?
Definition
ednosperm, bran layers, germ
Term
What is Bran layers a good source of?
Definition
fiber and vitamins
Term
What is the germ a good source of?
Definition
vegetable oils and vitamin E
Term
What does the endosperm contain?
Definition
starch and some protein
Term
Which of the following is table sugar?

A. lactose
B. sucrose
C. glucose
D. fructose
Definition
B. sucrose
Term
Lactose Intolerance
Definition
not enough lactase in the SI to digest lactose

diarrhea, bloating, intestinal gas
Term
What is the pathway for Glucose?
Definition
Used for energy in liver
passed into blood for other cells to use for energy
store in liver & muscles as glycogen
excess -> synthesize fatty acids
Term
What two things help regulate blood glucose? What does each do?
Definition
Insulin: secreted by pancreas and stimulates glucose transport into cell

Glucagon: secreted by pancreas, stimulates glycogen breakdown, glucose secreted into bloodstream
Term
Gluconeogenesis
Definition
making glucose from nonglucose substrates
glucagon initiated, when CHO intake is low

Take glucogenic amino acids from proteins and glyceral from triglycerides to make glucose
Term
Lipogensis
Definition
making fat from nonfat substances

if excess calories are consumed, Carbs can be converted to fatty acids

mostly in liver
Term
Diabetes is the inability to regulate _________________.
Definition
blood glucose levels
Term
Diabetes is the inability to regulate _________________.
Definition
blood glucose levels
Term
Type 1 Diabetes
Definition
• Juvenile-onset diabetes (get it when you small)
• Autoimmune disease affecting beta cells of pancreas
• Insulin injections
• 5-10% of total diabetes in US
• Symptoms: irritability, unusual weight loss, extreme hunger. Etc.
Term
Type 2 Diabetes
Definition
• Adult-onset
• 95% of cases in US
• Resistance or low response to insulin
• Diet, exercise, oral meds can help control
• Can lead to damage to blood vessels
Term
Hypoglycemia
Definition
• Low blood sugar (glucose)
• Shakiness, sweating, anxiety
• Reactive: pancreas secretes too much insulin after high-carb meal
Term
Glycemic load
Definition
GI x CHO grams in food
Term
Name all of the parts that a food goes through into your body?
Definition
1. Salivary amylase
2. Pancreatic amylase
3. SI enzymes
4. Enterocyte to circulation
5. To liver – made into glucose
6. Glucose -> cell -> glycolysis -> pyruvate to acetyl-CoA -> ETC -> energy
7. Excess glucose stored as glycogen
Term
Lactose intolerance is caused by:
A. excess production of the enzyme lactase
B. allergic rxn to proteins found in milk and milk products
C. inadequate production of the enzyme lactase
D. the inability to produce the hormone insulin
Definition
C. inadequate production of the enzyme lactase
Term
Which of the following statements about Type 1 diabetes is correct:
A. the disease occurs when cells are no longer sensitive to insulin
B. obesity is a major risk factor for developing this disease
C. the immune system destroys the pancreatic cells that produce insulin
D. Type 1 is the most common type of diabetes
Definition
C. the immune system destroys the pancreatic cells that produce insulin
Term
Proteins are made up of chains of amino acids. True or False
Definition
True
Term
Protein is the only macronutrient to NOT contain the element nitrogen. True or False?
Definition
False, Protein is the only macronutrient to contain the element nitrogen.
Term
Formation of a dipeptide is done through condensation reaction. True or False?
Definition
True
Term
The amino acid sequence determines the _______ of the poly peptide chain.
Definition
shape
Term
What is the function of Heme, the nonprotein portion of hemoglobin?
Definition
holds iron
Term
Change in primary structure of ________ affects the shape of red blood cells.
Definition
Hemoglobin
Term
What is denaturation?
Definition
Causes a protein to lose its function
Term
How does transamination work?
Definition
Amine group is transferred to a different acid group and R group
Term
What are the functions of protein?
Definition
• Cell growth, repair, and maintenance & body structure
• Enzymes and hormones
• Fluid balance
• Maintain pH balance
• Immunity
• Transport of nutrients
• Energy source when needed
Term
Insulin is made of 55 amino acids. True or false?
Definition
True
Term
What is anaphylaxis?
Definition
Rapid, severe allergic reaction
Term
How are food allergies triggered?
Definition
When a protein from the diet is absorbed w/o being completely digested
Term
Nonessential amino acids are synthesized via what process?
A. transcription
B. translation
C. transamination
D. transamerican
E. mutual supplementation
Definition
C. transamination
Term
Protein contains which of the following elements?
A. Carbon
B. Nitrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Hydrogen
E. All of the above
Definition
E. All of the above
Term
What is needed for new protein synthesis?
Definition
Amino Acid Pool
Term
What are the 3 functions of an amino acid pool?
Definition
• Energy production
• synthesis of glucose or fatty acids
• synthesis of nonprotein molecules that contain nitrogen
Term
What is gene expression?
Definition
Cells use genes to make proteins
Term
What determines the shape and function of the protein?
Definition
DNA sequence
Term
What is protein quality?
Definition
a measure of how efficiently a protein in the diet can be used to make body proteins
Term
What are some examples of complete proteins?
Definition
lean meats
low fat or fat free dairy
soy products
Term
What are complementary proteins?
Definition
when 2 or more dietary proteins are combined to compensate for deficiencies
Term
What is the RDA and AMDR for protein?
Definition
RDA: 0.8g of protein/kg body weight/day
AMDR: 10-35% of Calories from protein

Average US intake: 90 grams of protein/day
Term
What is the athletes requirement for protein?
Definition
1.2-1.7g protein/kg/day
Term
What is nitrogen balance?
Definition
nitrogen intake = nitrogen output
Term
What is negative nitrogen balance?
Definition
nitrogen intake < nitrogen output
Term
positive nitrogen balance
Definition
nitrogen intake > nitrogen output
Term
What is Protein-energy malnutrition? And what are the 2 forms of it?
Definition
a disorder caused by inadequate intake of protein and energy

Kwashiorkor and Marasmus
Term
What is Kwashiorkor?
Definition
disease resulting from extremely low protein intake

some weight loss and muscle wasting
distention of the belly
retarded growth and development
Term
What is Marasmus?
Definition
disease resulting from severely inadequate intakes of protein, energy, and other nutrients

severe wasting of muscle tissue
stunted physical growth
stunted brain development
anemia
Term
What are some effects of excessive protein intake?
Definition
high cholesterol
increase risk of kidney disease
dehydration
Term
Triglycerides
Definition
Three fatty acid molecules, only glycerol molecule
Term
fatty acids chain length
Definition
short chain-fewer than 6 carbons
medium-6-12 carbons
long chain- 14 or more carbons
Term
types of fatty acids
Definition
saturated:bad, raises cholesterol, butter,whole milk, cheese,etc
monosaturated:neutral, olive oil, canola oil
polysaturated:good, vegetable oils,fish oils,cottonseed
Term
functions of lipids
Definition
provide energy
energy storage
padding(protection) and insulation
component of the membrane
synthesizes compounds
absorption and transport of fat soluble vitamins
satiety
flavor and mouthfeel
Term
What are the major lipids
Definition
triglycerides(TG)(Fats)
Phospholipids
sterols
Term
fat needs
Definition
AMDR 20-35%
less than 10% from saturated and less than 1% for trans fat
Term
phospholipids
Definition
glycerol, 2 fatty acids, phosphorous containing molecule

properties:hydrophobic and hydrophillic
function: helps with fat absorption, transport dietary fats in circulation, part of cell membrane
non-essential because liver can make phospholipids
Term
sterols
Definition
rings of carbon, found in food and made in body,cholesterol is most common

cholesterol functions:hormones, vitamin D, cell membrane structure,bile salt precursor; bile salts make bile
Term
lipid digestion
Definition
not much in mouth, stomach gastric lipase, but not much

small intestine:CCK stimulates bile and pancreatic lipase, lipases break the TG into monoacylgyceride and two free fatty acids
Term
lipid transportation
Definition
fatty acids don't mix well with water, bile =emulsifier
micelles formed-transports lipids digested products into enterocytes
Term
lipoprotein
Definition
transports lipids and cholesterol in blood
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