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nutrition 8-10 B
in class nutrition notes from 8-10
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
03/21/2008

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Term
water functions
Definition

trasport, solvent, lubricant, temperature

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when body loses 5% of water
Definition
dehydration
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rec amount water for males
Definition
13 cups/day
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rec amont water for females
Definition
9 cups/day
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hard water
Definition
calcium and magnesium, deposits in plumbing, lower risk for CDV
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soft water
Definition
higher rate of CDV, more lead and cadium
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water softness
Definition
exchange of ions, lower Ca and Mg, higher sodium
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proteins in cell membranes pump...
Definition
potassium in and sodium out; water follows dissolved particles
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americans have too little...
Definition
calcium and magnesium; too much sodium
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functions of calcium
Definition
nerve transmission, blood pressure, bones/muscle, combines with phosporus
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calcium absorption
Definition
factor age, Ca in diet, Vit D status
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two bones in osteoporosis

Definition

trabecular: lacy, early w/drawls

cortical: sturdier, later w/drawls

Term
elderly options to prevent osteo.
Definition
medications, weight beating exercise
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selenium deficiency
Definition
rarely seen, heart disease cases in China
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selenium food sources
Definition
meats, shellfish, whole grains, veggies, fruit, varies w/ soil content
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benefits of flouride
Definition
strengthen tooth enamel/formation, protect from acid, remineralization
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chromium functions...
Definition
blood sugar regulation, no sig. impact on building muscle or decreasing fat
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who at risk for calcium, iron, iodine deficiencies?
Definition

calcium:women

iron:women, pregnant, poor, vegetarian

iodine: inland countries, lack trade

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BMI categories...
Definition

<18.5=underweight

18.5-24.9= normal

25-29.9=overweight

>30= obese

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ways to asses fatness
Definition
dual ray absorption, air displacement, underwater weighing=limited reliability
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central obesity risks
Definition
heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, inflamation
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metabolic fitness
Definition
aka disease risk profile, normal blood pressure, glucose/insulin levels
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natural healthy weight criteria
Definition
metabolic fitness, comfortable in daily activites, diff for indiv.
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