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Nutrition 101
Chapters 7-10
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
09/30/2012

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glucose
Definition
the most abundant sugar in foods and the energy source for your body, primary sugar in carbs
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-ose
Definition
carbohydrates
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photosynthesis
Definition
how plants form glucose. uses chlorophyll to absorb sun. glucose= hydrogen CO2
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starch
Definition
the storage form of glucose in plants
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simple carbohydrates
Definition
contain single sugar unit. disaccharides and monosaccharides are simple
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monosaccharides
Definition
simple carbohydrates that contain one sugar unit. glucose, fructose, and galactose
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disaccharides
Definition
simple carbohydrates that contain two sugar units. sucrose, lactose, maltose
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complex carbohydrates
Definition
carbs that contain many sugar units combined. polysaccharides
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polysaccharides
Definition
complex carbs with many sugar units. starch, glycogen, and fiber
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fiber
Definition
non digestible polysaccharide
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glycogen
Definition
the storage form of glucose in humans and other animals
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functional fiber
Definition
nondigestible polysaccharide added to foods because of a specific desired effect on human health
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dietary fiber
Definition
nondigestible polysaccharide found in foods
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soluble fiber
Definition
fiber that dissolves in water and is fermented by intestinal bacteria. many are viscous with gummy or thickening properties
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sucrose
Definition
glucose fructose
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maltose
Definition
glucose glucose
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lactose
Definition
glucose galactose
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starch
Definition
thousands of glucose units in chain or branched chain, in pasta, rice, bread, and potatoes= excellent sources
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psyllium
Definition
functional fiber derived from wheat husks added to breakfast cereals for digestion
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total fiber
Definition
dietary fiber functional fiber
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glucose
Definition
the most abundant sugar in foods and the energy source for your body, primary sugar in carbs
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-ose
Definition
carbohydrates
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photosynthesis
Definition
how plants form glucose. uses chlorophyll to absorb sun. glucose= hydrogen CO2
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starch
Definition
the storage form of glucose in plants
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simple carbohydrates
Definition
contain single sugar unit. disaccharides and monosaccharides are simple
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monosaccharides
Definition
simple carbohydrates that contain one sugar unit. glucose, fructose, and galactose
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disaccharides
Definition
simple carbohydrates that contain two sugar units. sucrose, lactose, maltose
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complex carbohydrates
Definition
carbs that contain many sugar units combined. polysaccharides
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polysaccharides
Definition
complex carbs with many sugar units. starch, glycogen, and fiber
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fiber
Definition
non digestible polysaccharide
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glycogen
Definition
the storage form of glucose in humans and other animals
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functional fiber
Definition
nondigestible polysaccharide added to foods because of a specific desired effect on human health
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dietary fiber
Definition
nondigestible polysaccharide found in foods
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soluble fiber
Definition
fiber that dissolves in water and is fermented by intestinal bacteria. many are viscous with gummy or thickening properties
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sucrose
Definition
glucose fructose
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maltose
Definition
glucose glucose
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lactose
Definition
glucose galactose
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starch
Definition
thousands of glucose units in chain or branched chain, in pasta, rice, bread, and potatoes= excellent sources
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psyllium
Definition
functional fiber derived from wheat husks added to breakfast cereals for digestion
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total fiber
Definition
dietary fiber functional fiber
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glucose
Definition
the most abundant sugar in foods and the energy source for your body, primary sugar in carbs
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-ose
Definition
carbohydrates
Term
photosynthesis
Definition
how plants form glucose. uses chlorophyll to absorb sun. glucose= hydrogen CO2
Term
starch
Definition
the storage form of glucose in plants
Term
simple carbohydrates
Definition
contain single sugar unit. disaccharides and monosaccharides are simple
Term
monosaccharides
Definition
simple carbohydrates that contain one sugar unit. glucose, fructose, and galactose
Term
disaccharides
Definition
simple carbohydrates that contain two sugar units. sucrose, lactose, maltose
Term
complex carbohydrates
Definition
carbs that contain many sugar units combined. polysaccharides
Term
polysaccharides
Definition
complex carbs with many sugar units. starch, glycogen, and fiber
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fiber
Definition
non digestible polysaccharide
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glycogen
Definition
the storage form of glucose in humans and other animals
Term
functional fiber
Definition
nondigestible polysaccharide added to foods because of a specific desired effect on human health
Term
dietary fiber
Definition
nondigestible polysaccharide found in foods
Term
soluble fiber
Definition
fiber that dissolves in water and is fermented by intestinal bacteria. many are viscous with gummy or thickening properties
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sucrose
Definition
glucose fructose
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maltose
Definition
glucose glucose
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lactose
Definition
glucose galactose
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starch
Definition
thousands of glucose units in chain or branched chain, in pasta, rice, bread, and potatoes= excellent sources
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psyllium
Definition
functional fiber derived from wheat husks added to breakfast cereals for digestion
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total fiber
Definition
dietary fiber functional fiber
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lactose maldigestion
Definition
the inability to digest lactose in foods because of inadequate levels of the enzyme lactase
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lactose intolerance
Definition
a significant deficiency in the enzyme lactase, resulting in symptoms such as nausea, cramps, bloating,
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Lactose
Definition
Milk sugar
Main carb in dairy
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Lactase
Definition
Enzyme that digests lactose
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Dairy
Definition
Provide 70% of calcium in diet
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Break down of carbs
Definition
Sucrose fiber starch lactose> mouth- starch breaks down to smaller units> stomach- starch disaccharides and fiber> small intestine breaks disaccharides to monos> liver- monos to glucose> blood brings glucose around body> fiber leaves body
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Milk allergy
Definition
Immune response to one or more proteins in milk

1-3% of kids
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Aged cheese has less lactose than
Definition
Milk. Whole milk better than skim
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Hormones
Definition
Protein or lipid based chemical substances that act as messengers in the body to initiate or direct actions and processes
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Hormone examples
Definition
Insulin glucagon and estrogen
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Insulin
Definition
The hormone produced and released from pancreas, directs glucose from blood into cells. Decides when glucose is used
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Glucagon
Definition
Hormone from pancreas released to release glucose from stored glycogen in liver. Signals liver to produce glucose from protein
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Adrenaline
Definition
Epinephrine
Released when blood glucose level too low
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Ketone bodies
Definition
By-products of incomplete breakdown if fat that are created and spilled into blood when glucose is scarce
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Ketosis
Definition
Ketone bodies are doubled in blood
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DRI for carbs
Definition
Children: 130 g daily

Average man consumes 220-330
Women: 180-230 g daily
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Simple carbs best in
Definition
Fruit veggies and dairy
Less healthy is processed foods and sweets
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Starch
Definition
Found in grains and potatoes
Fiber in whole grains and whole fruits and veggies, legumes, seeds, nuts.
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Natural occurring sugars
Definition
Sugars, fructose in fruit and lactose in milk, naturally found in food
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1980 to 2000 consumption of sugar
Definition
Increased by more than 20%
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Sugars are added to food because
Definition
Keep product moist and soft
Add golden color
Function as preservatives and thickeners
Makes yeast rise
Sweetness
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Too much sugar
Definition
Increase blood level of triglycerides, primary form of fat in body. Lowers levels of good cholesterol, increase heart disease risk
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Most common added sugars
Definition
Sucrose and fructose
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Honey
Definition
Never given to baby under 1 cause it can contain microbe spores that can germinate in babies' immature digestive tracts and cause deadly botulism
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Baby bottle tooth decay
Definition
Decay of baby teeth due to continual exposure to ferment able sugary liquids
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Remineralization
Definition
Repair of teeth by adding back minerals lost during tooth decay. Saliva can help remineralize teeth
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Xylitol
Definition
Sugar substitute in sugarless gum
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Number 1 source of added sugar in US
Definition
Soft drinks
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DRI added sugars
Definition
25%
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Sugar substitutes
Definition
Alternatives to table sugar that sweeten foods while using fewer calories
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Polyols
Definition
Sugar alcohols, chemical structure of a sugar an alcohol
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Polyol examples
Definition
Xylitol, mannitol, and sorbitol
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Saccharin
Definition
Discovered 1879. Calorie free. Sweet n low
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Saccharin history
Definition
Banned by FDA in 1977. Bladder cancer in rats.
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Saccharin study and labeling act
Definition
Banned outlaw but had to say it could be hazardous
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Aspartame is derived from amino acids
Definition
1965 schlatter. 4 cals per g. 200x sweeter than sucrose. Equal
Term
Phenylketonuria
Definition
Unable to metabolize phenylalanine in aspartame
Term
Acesulfame-K contains potassium
Definition
200 times sweeter than sucrose. Sunette. No cals cause body doesn't do it. Found in alc bevs
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Sucralose
Definition
1976. Excreted in urine. Derived from sucrose. SPLENDA
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Rebaudioside A from stevia plant
Definition
Newest addition. Plant in brazil and Paraguay. 200x sweeter than sugar. Truvia
Term
Neotame derived from amino acids
Definition
Same 2 amino acids from aspartame but joined in way body CANNOT BREAK. ppl with PKU can use it.
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Fiber needs
14-18 yrs
Definition
Males 38 females 36
Term
Fiber needs
19 through 50 years
Definition
Males 38
Females 25
Term
Fiber needs
Pregnancy
Definition
28

Lactation 29
Term
Dramatic increase of fiber
Definition
Create negative effects
Term
Increase fluids when
Definition
Increasing fiber
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Fiber lowers risk of
Definition
Constipation, diverticulosis, obesity, heart disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus
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Diverticulosis
Definition
Develops when constipationeads to increased pressure in the colon, causing weak spots along colon wall to bulge out, forming small pouches called diverticula
Term
Insoluble fiber
Definition
Cellulose hemicellulose lignins

Whole grains bran oats fruits vegetables
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Soluble fiber
Definition
Pectin, beta-glucan, gums, psyllium

Citrus fruits prunes legumes oats barley Brussels sprouts carrots
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-itis
Definition
Inflammation
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Fiber decreases cancer
Definition
Increases bulk of stool, cancer spends less time in Gi tract and is diluted, encouraged good bacterial growth, binds with acids in bile
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Diabetes
Definition
The disease in which the body is unable to process blood glucose levels normally due to the lack of the hormone insulin, or insulin resistance. Med term diabetes mellitus. Type 1 type 2 and gestational diabetes. Type 2 most common
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Insulin resistance
Definition
Inability of cells to respond to the hormone insulin
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Ketoacidosis
Definition
Acidic ketone bodies build up in blood to dangerous levels
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Diabetes 23 million adults 10 % population
Definition
200,000 deaths from diabetes a year
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Type 1 diabetes
Definition
Usually begins in childhood or early adult years. 5-10% of all cases
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Type 1 symptoms
Definition
Destroys insulin producing cells in pancreas. Thirst, blurred vision, constant blurred vision, hunger, weight loss, fatigue.
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Type2
Definition
90-95% of cases. Cells resist insulin. Overweight is biggest risk.
Term
Causes for diabetes
Definition
Heredity
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Diabetes blood level
Definition
126 milligrams/deciliter

100-125 is prediabetes
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Prediabetes
Definition
Condition in which a persons blood glucose levels suggest an increased risk of developing diabetes, but are not high enough to confirm it
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Gestational diabetes
Definition
Form of diabetes that develops in women during pregnancy
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Impaired fasting glucose
Definition
The blood glucose level is higher than normal after an overnight fast but it is not high enough to be classified as diabetes
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Impaired glucose tolerance
Definition
Blood glucose level is higher than normal after 2 hr oral glucose tolerance test but not high enough for diabetes
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7% pregnancies
Definition
Gestational diabetes
Hormones lead to insulin resistance in the mother. Leads to probs in baby: abnormal size. Difficult breathing. Birth defects
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Hypoglycemia
Definition
A condition in which the blood glucose level drops to lower than 70 mg/dl. Hunger shakiness dizziness perspiration irritability an light headedness are common symptoms
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Reactive hypoglycemia
Definition
Ppl without diabetes experience bouts of hypoglycemia after meals
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