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Nutrition Final
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Biology
Undergraduate 4
05/10/2011

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Some teens decide to consume a vegetarian diet. Which nutrient is most likely to be deficient in a vegetarian diet?  
Definition
Iron
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Programmed Cell Death
Definition
genes determine the life span of cells; aging occurs as cells die
Term
Is aging fully understood? 
Definition
NO
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Wear and Tear Hypothesis
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Aging is a result of an accumulation of cellular damage 
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Sarcopenia
Definition
the decrease of muscle mass and strength that occurs with age
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The RDA for protein in older adults is 
Definition
the same as younger adults percentage wise. 
Term
The requirement for this vitamin/mineral doubles in adults over 51 compared to younger adults.
Definition
Vitamin D
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Inadequate zinc status in older adults causes what symptoms?
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Reduced immune function, reduced wound healing, and loss of taste acuity. (All OF THE ABOVE)
Term
The reserve capacity of an organ or organ system is influenced most by?
Definition
A person's age
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What food would be appropriate for a 5 month old infant?
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Iron-fortified infant rice cereal
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The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a healthy woman is how many pounds?
Definition
25-30 
Term
Weight gain recommendations during pregnancy are based on
Definition
weight at the time of conception
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Excess weight during pregnancy can increase the mother's risk for 
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gestational diabetes
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To meet the additional need for protein during pregnancy, how much more grams of protein are needed in the 2 and 3 trimester. 
Definition
25
Term
The increased energy requirement for the mother in the first trimester is 
Definition
none
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During the first 6 months, the macronutrient that contributes the most kcalories to the infants diet is 
Definition
fat
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In humans, a full-term pregnancy is how many weeks?
Definition
40
Term
To supply the developing fetus with the calcium req. for teeth and bones, pregnant women should
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continue to consume the calcium recommended for non-pregnant women because calcium absorption increases during pregnancy which will provide for the fetus.
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What is the correct sequence of gestational events
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zygote--> embryo--> fetus
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Women who enter pregnancy with excess weight should do what with her weight
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gain 15-25 pounds
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Does gender contribute to individual differences in the way people react to foodborne pathogens? 
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NO
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Pasteurization of milk or eggs involves the use of

Definition
heat
Term

Which governmental agency is responsible for inspection of meat and poultry?

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USDA
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Wiping a soiled counter with a cloth, then wiping a cutting board with the same cloth is an example of

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cross-contamination
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Which of the following will help prevent foodborne illnesses?

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a) thoroughly cooking hamburger, chicken and eggs.

b) storing food properly.

c) preventing cross-contamination.

d) All answer choices are correct

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What temperature range supports the most rapid bacterial growth?
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40-135 F
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The most common food(s) implicated in cases of Salmonella food-borne infection is (are):
Definition

eggs and chicken

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true or false: A foodborne intoxication is caused by consuming a food contaminated with a toxin produced by a pathogen

Definition
True
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Which food presents the greatest risk of food-borne illness?
Definition

 a turkey thawed at room temperature

Term
what is aflatoxin
Definition
A potent carcinogen
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