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Nutrition Test 3
Food is your friend
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
03/05/2009

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Term
Food sources of Protein
Definition

Meat (1 oz)...7gms

Bread (1 slice) ...3gms

vegetables.... 3gms

(1/2 cup cooked veggies)....2 gms

Fruit and Fat... 0gms

Milk (1 cup) ...8 gms

1/2 cup legumes....7 g protein

Term
Protein (definition)
Definition

the only source of nitrogen

 

 

 

Term
amino acids
Definition

building blocks for protein. Amino group contains the nitrogen

 

20 amino acids == countless proteins

Term
Denaturing
Definition

cooking gently or moderate to low

 

helps to uncoil protein molecule to increase sufrace area for enzyme action

Term
Essential amino acids
Definition

cannot be made by the body

 

there are 9 essential amino acids (20 total)

non-essential amino acids

made by the body using essential amino acids plus nitrogen

Term
complete protein
Definition

contain all 9 eseential amino acids in sufficent quantity to maintain body tissues and promote growth

 

"high biological value" 

-eggs

-meat 

-milk

-soy

Term
incomplete proteins
Definition

one of more essential amino acids are missing or in inadequate amounts--will maintain life but no growth

 

-grains

-vegetables

-legumes (cept soy)

-seeds and nuts

Term
Fibrous proteins
Definition

insoluble: won't dissolve in water

-tendons

-hair

-collagen

Term
globular proteins
Definition

soluble: dissolve in water-so they can move through blood stream

-enzymes

-hormones

-blood

-proteins

Term
Functions of protein
Definition

1. Maintenance and growth

aminto acids for body cells (except bile and urine)

 positive nitrogen balance==growth

 

 

2. regulation of body processes,

a. Hemoglobin--protein

b. plasma proteins--control fluid balance

c. antibodies == protein (lowers immunities)

d. metabolic regulators: enzymes and hormones

e. nutritent transport : HDLs  protein makes HDLs soluble otherwise fat goes/says in liver

 

3. Energy needs

a. CHO has "protein sparring" effect

b. Energy needs come 1st

c. provides 4 cal/g

 

 

 

Term
Protein Nitrogen balance
Definition

protein is 16% ntirgoen

proteins gms x .16 == nitrogen gms

 

 

nitrogen in == nitrogen out (balance)

 

 

nitrogen in > nitrogen out (+ nitrogen balance)

needed for growth, and prengancy

 

nitrogen in < nitrogen out (- nitrogen balance)

inadequate calories, poor quality protein, illness)

Term
RDA for protein
Definition

.8gms protein/kg body weight

 

# / 2.2 == x .8

 

 

0-6 months: 2.2 gm/kg

6months-1yr: 2.0

1-10yr 1.8-1.2

10-15% total calories

Term
All or none theory for protein synthesis
Definition
When an essential amino acid is missing, protein synthesis stops; other amino acids are deaminated (broken down) and the nitrogen is excreted
Term
Vegetarianism
Definition

Why?

ethical

religious

healtheir

$

enviornmental

taste

 

 

Types

Vegan-plant foods only

lacto-milk

ovo-eggs

pesco- + fish

pollo- + poultry

 

 

Vegetarian nutrient concerns

vitamin B12-only in animal foods (vegan)

calcium 

iron *spinach*

zinc

protein (only slight concern in vegans)

Term
Protein combinations to create complete amino acids
Definition

legumes (includes peanuts) + grains

 

legumes (peanuts) + hummus/nuts and seeds

 

vegetables + grains

 

vegetables + hummus/nuts and seeds

Term
Protein equivalents for 1 oz
Definition

1 egg

1/2-3/4 cup legumes

2  T peanut butter

1/4-1/2 cup nuts and seeds

1 cup milk

1 cup soy milk

4 oz. tofu

Term
Diet for athletes
Definition

60-70% CHOs

10-15% protein

20-25% fat

 

1500 cal-3000 cal

fruit 5-9

dairy 3-4

veg 3-5

*grain 7-18 (changes the most)

fat 2-6

meat 5 oz. (stays the same)

 

 

Term
Weight
Definition

varies for different sports

too lean: may not have peak peformance

minimum body fat males 7-8%

females 10-12 %

 

body weight changes -done during off seasons 

why? chornic glycogen depletion can compromise peformance

 

to grain weight: increase calories and muscular work 

1 Lbm=2000 calories

 

using glucose to fuel activity

at rest > 50% fatty acids

50% glucose

 

CHO preferred fuel for muscles

Term
Glycogen
Definition

major fuel for exercise

stored in liver and muscle

 

 

muscle glycogen-only release for exercise

not other glucose needs

Term
Intense exercise
Definition

heart/lungs cannot meet oxygen demands for muscles (fat cannot be used--needs oxygen)

 

muscles are using glycogen stores

-oxygen debt building up-deficit

 

partial breakdown of glucose

lactic acid-accumulates in blood and tissues

-burning muscle pain and fatigue

 

only liver can return lactic acid into glucose 

-relax muscles at intervals -breathe deeply allows blood to carry LA to liver and supply oxygen 

 

high intensity==high glucose use, increased lactic acid and oxygen debt

Term
Fat burning
Definition

low to moderate intensity required

if oxygen debt occurs--no fat burning

 

submaximal ex-fat cells shrink and empty out fat stores duration--the longer, the greater % energy burned from fat

 

not trained-20-25 minutes start burning fat

 

trained muscles burn fat sooner

Term
Protein for athletes
Definition

not a major fuel source for muscles

needed for synthesis of muscle tissue

can only occur during resting hours

is suppressed during exercise

 

 

Term
Tissue formation in muscle
Definition

repetetive exercise signals DNA/RNA to synthesize new tissues-specifically related to type of muscle work done

 

tissue made from available amino acids-few hours after work out

Term
Maximum increase in LBM
Definition

7-28gm per day or 1/4 to 1 oz

RDA -1 to 1.5 g/kg

Term
Symptoms of dehydration
Definition

3% decrease in dehydration, decrease muscle performance

 

rapid weight losss

dark, concentrated urine

small amounts of urine

elevated hearte rate, headaches, dizziness

 

two hours prior to exercise

500 ml approx. 16 oz.

 

Immediately before

4-6 oz

 

During exercise

16-32 oz per hour

 

After exercise 16 oz per pound lost

Term
Fluids with Carbs
Definition

6-8% carbs

< 6% will not help

> 10% cause cramping

 

Gatorade = 6% and Powerade = 8%

 

How to calculate: divide gms of CHO by ml serving sze

Gatorade: 14 CHO/240 ml ==5.8%

Term
Pregame meal
Definition

dont try new foods

3-4 hour before competition

high in fluids

light and easy to digest

CO

familiar, well tolerated foods

avoid bulky, high fiber foods

ex: bread, pasta, potatoes, fruit juice

Term
Vitamins and minerals
Definition

Iron-some females

early in training  hgb

usually harmless due to increase in fluid in blood

magnesium-deficency reduces by half the gain in muscles from training

 

sodium, potassium, chloride-lost in sweat

trained athletes lose much less than beginners

 

essential, organic substances needed in very tiny amounts to preform metabolic functions

-co-enzymes and catalysts

 

food best source

-absorption

-bioavailability (amount left after digestion etc.)

 

Term
Primary vs. Seconday defiencies...and special conditions with vitamins/minerals
Definition

smoking lose vit. c

drinking-thiamin

birth control-B6 and B12

cooking in water-lose water soluble nutrients 

stress-increase needs for B vits.

 

 

primary-not eating it (decreased intake)

 

secondary-eating it, but something blocking absorption, or increased loss, or something blockign utilization

Term
Chornic effects of excessive vit ingestion
Definition

tests; high doses for several months

 

vit A .... 10x RDA ...headache....hair loss and enlarged spleen

 

 

vit D...4x RDA...hypercademia...calcificaiton of soft tissue and kidney failure

 

vit C....1000mg (RDA 75mg)....dirrahea...bladder and kidney stones, and rebound scurvy

 

 niacin...100-300 mg (RDA 14-16mg)....flushing...liver damage

 

B6...2000mg (RDA 180-200mg)...lose sense of balance, numbness in hands and feet.....severe sensory nueropathy, and perioval numbness

 

 

Term
vitamin A forms
Definition

beta-carotene (precursor)-plant foods

retinol (active)-animal foods-milk, butter, cheese

 


 

Term
Retinal Equivalents (REs) for vit A
Definition

 

balances out different potency levels of forms

not lost in cooking but in wilting

Term
Vit A functions
Definition

1. vision-rhodopsin-see in the dark

nightblindness if deficent

2. growth-bone remodeling (growth failure)

 

3. epithelial tissues healthy

-skin

-GIs

-respitory tract

protect from sickness

 

4. antioxidants

beta-carotene

protect against damage to cell-membrane, lipids, proteins, and alterations to DNA

 

Term
Vit A toxicity
Definition

unprocessed foods -no toxiciity

"functional" foods-fortified foods-can get toxicity
Term
Vitamin C (name and fragility)
Definition

ascorbic acid

fragile-handle with care

can be destroyed by water-highly soluble

heat

light

acids

metals

Term
Vit C functions
Definition

collagen-cartilage and bloodvessel walls-strong and elastic

calcium absorption up (some)

iron absorption up ( a lot)-reduces to more absorbable form

immunity up

 

 

Term
Vit C food prep
Definition

use least amount of wter possible

cook shortest amount of time "tender crisps"

do not cut into tiny pieces

 

storage: in fridge

Term
Inorganic element needed by the body
Definition

1. calcium (greatest quantityt in body) 2 1/2 pounds

2. phosphereous

 

-macro minerals

 

 

micro minerals (less than 5 grams)

-iron

-magnesium

Term
Iron functions
Definition

1. hemoglobin (70% iron)

2. myoglobin (5%)-muscle hemoglobin

3. in transport (5%) called transferrin

4. storage (20%) -ferratin

 

red blood cells live 120 days and iron is then recycled

Term
Iron in foods
Definition

heme iron vs non heme iron

 

animal food:

absorb 10-30%

 

non heme iron: 

plants

spinach, raisins, whole grains

absorb 2-8%

 

rich in vit C absorption rate up

 

or if eat with heme iron, non heme goes up

Term
factors decreasing iron absorption
Definition

coffee-polyphonols

tea-(not herbal) tennins

Term
Calcium functions
Definition

1. skeletal frame work and teeth 99%

2. 1% blood and fluids 

-nerve transmission

-muscle contraction workis with magnesium to tense/relax

-blood clotting

Term
Absorption of calcium and sources
Definition

determined by our bodys need for it

about 30-40%

acidic gut increases absorption

 

 

good sources

-low-fat milk

soy milk

 

moderate sources

broccoli and other deep greens 80mg/serving

salmon and sardines 120mg serving

Term
osteoporosis
Definition

symptoms: weak bones

stress fractures

stooped posture and loss of height(vertebrae collapse)

usually less than 2 inches, sometimes up to 8

 

dowagers hump

abdomen protruding

dentures

 

 

 

causes

being a woman

-less bone density

-pregnancy

-menopause

-weight-losss diets

amenorrhea-lose bone

low calcium diet

lack of physical activity

msoking

alcohol

caffeine

high protein diet or supplements 

Term
calcium supplements
Definition

1000 mg women before menopause

1200-1500 after

 

food is best for absorption

 

do not have more than 2000mg from supplements or fortified food

 

can only absorb 600mg at a time

take with vitamin D

do not take bone meals or dolomites

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