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Nutrition
Upper level nutrition
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Undergraduate 3
10/24/2006

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Term
What is a healthy diet??
Definition
to consume a variety of foods balanced by a moderate intake of each food"
Term
Variety
Definition
Different food groups
Term
balance
Definition
good with the bad
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Daily Reference Intakes
(DRI)
Definition
- estimated average requirements
- Recommendd dietary Allowances
- Adequate intakes
- Tolerable Intake levels
Term
Estimated average requirment (EAR)
Definition
Average daily nutrient intake estimated to meet the needs of 50% of individuals in a particular age/gender
Term
Recommended Dietary allowance (RDA)
Definition
average daily intake required to meet the needs of 97-98% of individuals in a particular age/gender
Term
what is Recommended Dietary Allowance based off of
Definition
EAR
Estimated average requirement
Term
Adequate intake (AI)
Definition
recommended intake based on experimenatl estimates

expected to exceed RDA
Term
Upper Level (UL)
Definition
Max level of daily intake without causing adverse health effects to individuals in a particular age/gender
Term
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution range (AMDR)
Definition
Recommended Macronutrient intake ranges
Term
6 Food label requirements
Definition
- product name
- net contents
- manufactuer's name, address,
- serving size
- # servings per container
- Ingredient list
Term
Fist
Definition
1 cup or 8 oz
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handful
Definition
2 ox or 1/2 cup
Term
palm
Definition
3 oz
Term
thumb
Definition
1 oz or 1/2 tbsp
Term
thumb tip
Definition
1 tsp
Term
How many kcal/gm in CHO
Definition
4
Term
how many kcal/gm in fat
Definition
9
Term
how many kcal/gm of protein
Definition
4
Term
how many kcal/gm of alcohol
Definition
7
Term
resting metabolic rate (RMR)
Definition
Minimum energy expended to maintain physiological funtions

60-70% of total kcal expended
Term
Thermic effect of Food (TEF)
Definition
energy expended to process food

5-10% "sales tax"

Protein>CHO>fat
Term
Physical Activity
Definition
Energy expended via physical activity and exercise (beyond RMR)
Term
Direct Colorimetry
Definition
Room Sized calorimeter
- expensive
- complex
- inconvenient
Term
Indirect Colorimetry
Definition
Measures amount of oxygen person uses (consumes)
Term
Estimation Equations
Definition
Based on age, height, weight, gender
- harris-Benedict
- miffin- st. Jeor
Term
Body Fat
Definition
2-70% of body weight

Desirable body fat %
- men 10-20%
- women 20-30%
Term
Obesity
Definition
Men >25%
Women >35%
Term
DEXA
Definition
Dual-Energy x-ray absorptionmetry
most accurate
3 compartment model
- body fat, lean mass, bone mass
Term
hydrostatic weighing
Definition
good accuarcy
fat less dense then muscle
2 compartment model
- fat mass, lean mass
Term
bod pod
Definition
air displacement plethysmography

good accuracy

2 compartment model
fat mass, lean mass
Term
Bioelectrical impedance (BIA)
Definition
more fat = slower signal

questionable accuracy
- hydration status
- electrode placement

2 compartment model
- fat mass, lean mass
Term
Skinfold Measurements
Definition
most popular

questionalbe accuracy
-intra-observer variability
-subcutaneous fat

2 compartment model
- fat mass, lean mass
Term
Body fat Distribution
Definition
upper body (android) obesity
- Increase rish for CVD, Type II diabetes
- Testosterone
- Excessive alcohol intake
Term
Body fat disribution (pear)
Definition
Lower body (gynoid) obesity
- lower risk then android obestiy
- estrogen progesterone
- after menopause = android obesity
Term
RMR decrease with .....
Definition
weight loss
Term
To maintain RDR one should...
Definition
Weight Lift
Term
Thrifity Gene Theory (nature)
Definition
some people possess a gene or (genes) that causes them to be energetically thrifty

- Protection from starvation during famine

Todays society
- decrease physical activity, automatation
increase energy density of foods, large portion size
Term
Set point Theory (nature)
Definition
Genetically predetermined weight

Hormones, enzymes
- tyroid hormone
- leptin
- Ghrelin
Term
Juvenile - Onset Obesity
Definition
Develops during infancy, childhood

increased # of adipose cells
- hyperplasia

adipocytes
Term
Adult Onset Obesity
Definition
Develops during adulthood

increased size of adipose cells
- hypertrophy
Term
Adult Onset Obesity
Definition
Develops during adulthood

increased size of adipose cells
- hypertrophy
Term
3 reasons why diets dont work
Definition
1. unrealistic expectations
2. body defends itself agaist weight loss
- RMR, Hormones
- Set point theory

3. Weight Cycling
Term
Why "Healthy Lifestyles" Work
Definition
1. Slow, steady weight loss
- 1-2 lbs per week
2.adapted to needs, habits, tastes
- energy and fuel source needs
- contains common foods
3. physical activity
4. behavior modifacations
Term
Behavior Modifactions
Definition
Chain breaking
stimulus control
cognitive restructuring
self monitoring
social support
Term
DSHEA '94
Definition
classifies vitamins, amino acids, minerals and herbs as foods

prevents FDA "pre" regulation

FDA must prove the "food" is unsafe before they can pull it

diet supplments can be sold w/o and FDA approval
Term
health Claims of food
Definition
soild disease/health claims
- name specific disease(cancer, heart disease)
- Refer to diet low or high in specific nutrient
-requires FDA approval
Term
Structure/functional claims
Definition
maintains, supports, enhances
any food
-do not require FDA approval
Term
Scientific Method
Definition
Obervation
Hypotheseis
Experiments
- animal vs human
-epidemiological
- case control
- Double blind (placebo)
Peer review journals
follow up studies
theory
Term
fact or fiction red flags
Definition
quick and easy
limited foods
hollywood testimonials
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