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Nutrition
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01/21/2008

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6oz of whole grain cereal, bread, crackers, rice or pasta every day = 6 servings
Definition
Grain daily serving total
Term

1oz = 1 slice of bread

1 cup of breakfast cereal

1/2 cup cooked rice, cereal, or pasta

Definition
single serving of Grains
Term
2.5 cups per day = 3 servings
Definition

total vegetable servings per day

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2 cups per day = 2 servings
Definition
total fruit servings per day
Term

3 cups per day

2 cups per day for children 2-8 yrs

Definition
total dairy servings per day
Term
5.5 oz per day
Definition
total meat & bean servings per day
Term
prevent weight gain
Definition
60 mins physical activity per day
Term
to lose weight
Definition
60-90 mins of physical activity per day
Term
children physical activity requirement
Definition
60 mins physical activity per day, most days
Term
adult physical activity requirement
Definition
30 mins physical activity per day, or most days
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BMI

Definition

25-29 = overweight

30-39 = obese

>40 = extreme obese

<24 = increased risk mortality rate

Term
Adolescent Nutritional Assessment
Definition

Need Iron, Ca, and folate

assess for eating disorders

Term

Carb calories

Fat calories

Protein calories

Definition

4 kcal/gm

9kcal/gm

4kcal/gm

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Complex carbohydrates
Definition

starches = grains, legumes, some veggies/fruit

fiber = soluble & insoluble

Term
Soluble Fiber foods
Definition
kidney beans, lentils, chick peas, navy beans, soybeans, apples, pears, bananas, grapes, citrus fruits, oatmeal, barley, corn, carrots, white potatoes
Term
Insoluble fiber foods
Definition
whole grains, brown rice, buckwheat, whole wheat flour, whole wheat pasta, unrefined cereals, vegetables, wheat bran, seeds, popcorn, nuts, peanut butter, leafy greens (broccoli)
Term
VLDL
Definition

very low density lipoproteins

"very least desirable" cholesterol

Term
LDL
Definition

low density lipoproteins

"least desirable" cholesterol

Term
HDL
Definition

high desity lipoproteins

"highly desirable" cholesterol

 

can only gain a trace amount of HDLs through food, mostly hereditary

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Function of Protein
Definition

1 - growth/maintenance (collagen)

2 - communicators/catalysts (hormones, insulin)

3 - Immune response (antibodies)

4 - fluid & electrolyte regulation

5 - acid-base balance

6 - transportation

7 - energy

Term
complete protein contains how many amino acids?
Definition

includes 9 essential amino acids

- easy to digest

Term
incomplete protein contains how many amino acids?
Definition

missing 1 or more essential amino acids

<9 amino acids

Term
Fat soluble vitamins
Definition
vitamin A, D, E, K
Term
water soluble vitamin
Definition
vitamin B
Term
Vitamin A function
Definition

vitamin that maintains epithelial tissues, rhodopsin formation for vision, bone growth, and reproduction.

Term
Vitamin A Deficiency causes...
Definition

deficiency of this vitamin causes

xerophthalmia

night blindness

keratomalcia

degeneration of epithelial tissue

inhibited growth

Term
Vitamin A Toxicity causes...
Definition

toxicity of this vitamin causes...

hypervitaminosis A with blistered skin

weakness

anorexia

vomiting

enlarged spleen & liver

Term
Vitamin A food sources
Definition

Deep green, yellow, & orange fruits & veggies

whole milk

fortified skim & lowfat milk

butter

liver

egg yolks

fatty fish

Term
Vitamin A requirements
Definition

Men = 900 mcg RAE

Women = 700 mcg RAE

Term
Vitamin D function
Definition

vitamin that helps with calcium and phosphorus absorption, bone mineraliztion

Term
Vitamin D Deficiency
Definition

deficiency of this vitamin causes...

bone malformation

rickets (children)

osteomalacia (adults)

Term
Vitamin D Toxicity
Definition

toxicity of this vitamin causes...

hypercalcemia

hypercalciuria

Term
Vitamin D food sources
Definition

what vitamin do you get from these foods? 

butter

egg yolks

fatty fish

liver

fortified milk

Term
Vitamin D requirements
Definition

Adults = 5mcg Al

<51 years = 10mcg

<70 years = 15 mcg

Term
Vitamin K function
Definition
vitamin that is a cofactor in synthesis of blood clotting factors, protein formation
Term
Vitamin K Deficiency
Definition

deficiency of this vitamin causes...

blood coagulation inhibited

hemorrhagic disease (infants)

Term
Vitamin K Toxicity
Definition

Toxicity of this vitamin causes...

therapeutic levels reaction in neonates causing hemolytic aneamia and hyper-bilirubinemia

Term
Vitamin K food sources
Definition

what vitamin do you get from these foods?

green leafy vegetables

intestinal synthesis

Term
Vitamin K requirements
Definition

Men = 120 mcg Al

Women = 90 mcg Al

Term
Vitamin C function
Definition
this vitamin is a antioxidant, coenzyme, collage formation, wound healing, iron absorption, hormone synthesis
Term
Vitamin C Deficiency
Definition

deficiency of this vitamin causes....

scurvy

Term
Vitamin C Toxicity
Definition

toxicity of this vitamin causes...

cramps

nausea

kidney stone formation

 gout

rebound scurvy

Term
Vitamin C food sources
Definition

what vitamin is found in these foods?

fruits/vegetables

citrus fruits, tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, and broccoli

Term
Vitamin C requirements
Definition

Men = 90 mg

Women = 75 mg

Term
Iron function
Definition

mineral that distributes oxygen in hemoglobin and myoglobin, growth

Term
Iron Deficiency
Definition

deficiency of this mineral causes...

microcytic anemia (women & children at risk)

 

Term
Iron Toxicity
Definition

Toxicity of this mineral causes...

hemosiderosis

hemochromatosis

Term
Iron food sources
Definition

what mineral do these foods contain?

meat

fish

poultry

egg yolks

vegetables

legumes

whole grains

enriched grains

Term
Iron Absorption Issues
Definition

this mineral is:

conserved & recycled

10-15% of dietary mineral consumed

Term
Fluoride function
Definition

bone and tooth formation

increases resistance to decay

decreases mineralization

Term
Fluoride Deficiency
Definition

deficiency of this mineral causes...

increases dental caries

Term
Fluoride Toxicity
Definition

toxicity of this mineral causes...

fluorosis

Term
Fluoride food sources
Definition

what mineral is found in these foods?

tap water

tea

seafood

seaweed

Term
Calcium function
Definition

bone and tooth formation

blood clotting

muscle contraction/relaxation

CNS

blood pressure

Term
Calcium Deficiency
Definition

Deficiency of this mineral causes...

reduced bone density

osteoporosis

Term

Calcium Toxicity

Definition

toxicity of this mineral causes...

constipation

urinary stones

reduced iron and zinc absorption

Term
Calcium food sources
Definition

what mineral is found in these foods?

milk

milk-based products

green leafy veggies

legumes

Term
Calcium Absorption Issues
Definition
This mineral is absorbed based on need increased by vitamin D.  Decreased by binders, inactivity, coffee/tea.
Term
Sodium function
Definition

This mineral is a major extracellular electrolyte for fluid regulation.

Maintains body fluid levels

acid-base balance

nerve impulse and contraction

blood pressure/volume

Term
Sodium Deficiency
Definition

Deficiency of this mineral causes...

FVD with HA

muscle cramps

weakness

decreased concentration

memory & appetite loss

Term
Sodium Toxicity
Definition

Toxicity of this mineral causes...

sodium-sensitive hypertension

Term
Sodium food sources
Definition

what mineral is found in these foods?

Table salt

naturally in many foods

processed foods

Term
Water
Definition

constitutes 60% of body weight

higher percentage in children

Term
water
Definition

most indispensable nutrient of all

participates in chemical reactions

serves as a solvent

Term

water

Definition

helps maintain BP and temp

lubricant and cushion around joints

shock absorber for eyes, spinal cord, amniotic sac

Term
8-12 cups per day
Definition
how much should you drink a day?
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