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Nutrition 120 Final
UNM
72
Health Care
Undergraduate 1
12/12/2011

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Term
Essential Nutrient
Definition
Must be supplied by food. Body does not supply or synthesize enough for its need.
Term
In Vivo
Definition
Experiment on a whole living organism, such as a mouse or rat.
Term
In Vitro
Definition
"Test Tube" EXP done on a smaller, i.e. cellular level.
Term

GI Tract

(Major)

Definition
Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small/Large Intestine
Term

GI Tract

(MINOR)

Definition
Teeth, Tongue, Salivary Glands, Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas
Term
Small Intestine
Definition

Duodenum- Acid Neutralization

Jejunum- Majority of Digestion

Ileum

Term
HCl
Definition
Hydrocloric Acid- Secreted by some cells in stomach, converts chemically inactive enzymes to digestable form, makes proteins easier to digest.
Term
Monosaccharides
Definition

Glucose

Fructose

Galactose

Term
Disaccharides
Definition

Maltose

Sucrose

Lactose

Term
Salivary Amylase
Definition
Enzyme secreted by salivary glands, begins starch digestion.
Term
Pancreatic Amylase
Definition
Breaks starch down into maltose.
Term
Maltase
Definition

Maltose to glucose.

Small Intestine

Term
Sucrase
Definition

Sucrose to glucose & fructose.

Small Intestine

Term
Lactase
Definition

Lactose to Glucose & galactose.

Small Intestine

Term
Insulin
Definition
Hormone released by pancreas to lower BGL
Term
Glucagon
Definition
Hormone released by pancreas to raise BGL
Term
Essential Fatty-Acids
Definition

Alpha-Linolenic Acids

Linoleic Acids

Term
Lipases
Definition
Enzymes for breaking down triglycerides & phospholipids.
Term
CCK
Definition

CHOLECYSTOKININ

Small Intestine- Duodenum

Term
Pancreatic Lipase
Definition
Converts triglycerides to monoglycerides.
Term
Phospholypase
Definition
Removes two fatty acids from phospholipids.
Term
Liver
Definition
Produces bile, which is stored in the gallbladder and released through the bile duct to the Small Intestine.
Term
Bile
Definition
Aids in lipid digestion & absorption by emulsiphying lipids in digestive juices.
Term

CVD

Modifiable Factors

Definition
HTN, Diabetes Mellitus, High LDL Cholesterol, Fatness, Physical Inactivity, Tobacco Use
Term
Denaturation
Definition
Altering a proteins natural shape & function by exposing it to heat, acids & physical aggitation.
Term
Amino Acid
Definition
Nitrogen-containing chemical units that comprise proteins.
Term

Amino Acid

Structure

Definition
Nitrogen/Amino Group, R Group, Acid Group
Term
Amino Acid Carbon Skeleton
Definition
R Group and Acid Group
Term
Metabolism
Definition
Sum of all chemical reactions in living cells.
Term
Catabolic Reaction
Definition
The breaking down of molecules.
Term
Anabolic Reactions
Definition
Synthesizing of new compounds. Example: Repairing damaged muscle tissue after injury.
Term
Essential Amino Acids
Definition

Histidine

Isoleucine

Leucine

Lysine

Methionine

Phenylalanine

Threonine

Tryptophan

Valine

Term
Nonessential Amino Acids
Definition

Alanine

Aspartic Acid

Asparagine

Glutamic Acid

Serine

Arginine

Cysteine

Glutamine

Glycine

Proline

Tyrosine

Term
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Definition
Vit-A, Vit-D, Vit-E, Vit-K
Term
Fat-Soluble Vitamin Antioxidant
Definition
Vit-K
Term

Night-Blindedness

Deficiency Disease

Definition
Vit-A
Term

Rickets

Soft-Bones

Deficiency Disease

Definition
Vit-D
Term

Anemia

Deficiency Disease

Definition
Vit-E
Term

Excessive Bleeding

Deficiency Disease

Definition
Vit-K
Term

Beriberi & Wernicke-Korsakoff

Deficiency Disease

Definition
Thiamin
Term

Pellagra

Deficiency Disease

Definition
Niacin
Term
PTH
Definition

Parathyroid Hormone

hormone secreted by parathyroid glands when blood calcium is too low

Term
Osteoclasts
Definition
bone cells that tear down bone tissue
Term
Calcium
Definition

Ca

Structural component of bones and teeth. 

Term
Sodium
Definition

Na

Proper fluid balance.

Term
Potassium
Definition

K

Fluid Balance

Term
Magnesium
Definition

Mg

Bone Strength

Enzyme Cofactor

Term
Phosphorus
Definition

P

Structural component of bones and teeth.

Term
Chloride
Definition

Cl

Fluid Balance

Stomach Acid

Term
Sulfur
Definition

S

Amino Acid & Vitamin Component

Term
Calcitonin
Definition
Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland when blood cacium levels are too high.
Term
Osteoblasts
Definition
bone cells that add bone to where the tissue is needed
Term
Hypercalcemia
Definition
condition characterized by high calcium levels
Term
Osteoporosis
Definition
disease characterized by low bone mass and structure
Term
Estrogen
Definition
needed for bone development and maintenance
Term
Sodium UL
Definition
2300 mg/day
Term
Selenoproteins
Definition
Proteins containing Selenium. Many are antioxidants and several are needed for thyroid and immune health.
Term
Ion
Definition
Group of atoms with a positive or negative charge.
Term
Diuretic
Definition

Substance that increases urine production.

Alcohol

Caffeine

 

Term

BMI and Body Fat Composition

Measurment Techniques

Definition
Underwater Weighing, Dual-Energy X-Ray Absortiometry, Air Displacement, Bioelectrical Impedence, Skinfold Thickness
Term
ATP
Definition

Adenosine Triphosphate

Biological compound that stores energy. 

Term

Glucose

Energy Storage

Definition

1. In muscle, excess glucose is stored as glycogen.

2. In the liver it is stored as glycogen or converted to triglycerides and released into the bloodstream.

Term

Triglycerides

Energy Storage

Definition
May be stored in adipose cells.
Term

Amino Acids

Energy Storage

Definition
Picked up by all cells to be used for protein synthesis. In the liver, excess amino acids may be converted to glucose or triglycerides.
Term

ATP

Energy Storage

Definition
A portion of the absorbed glucose, triglycerides and amino acids are used for energy. 
Term
Thyroid Hormone
Definition
Secretion of the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism.
Term
Subcutaneous Fat
Definition

Holds skin in place, contains adipose cells, insulates, protects muscles and bones. 

 

Term
Visceral Fat
Definition
Protects abdominal organs and muscles.
Term

BMI

Classifications

Healthy

Definition

Men: 13-21

Women: 23-31

Term

BMI

Classifications

Underweight

Definition

Men: Under 13

Women: Under 23

Term

BMI

Classifications

Overweight

Definition

Men: 22-25

Women: 32-37

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