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17 Cards in this Set
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What are the 6 basic nutrients needed?
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water, vitamins, minerals, carbs, fat and protein
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what are daily values
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nutrient standrds that you find on your food label.
-They reflect needs average -based of 2,000 calorie diet |
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food pyramid
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KNOW IT..!!!!
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THE DISGESTIVE TRACT
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mouth->esophagus->sphinclar muscle->stomach->pliyoric valve->small intestine->large intestine->rectum->anus
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functions of the digestive
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digest, absorb and excrete
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assisting organs of the digestive tract
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salivary glands, liver, gall bladder, pancreas
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net carbs and low carbs
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total carbohydrates, subtract fiber (grams) and sugar alcohols (grams)(created by food companies)
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def of gylcemic effect of foods
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the rate a food raises the blood glucose
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what decreases the glycemic effect?
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fiber
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low glycemic effect is desirable if you want to:
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-improve glucose control
-decrease risk of overeatting -eat less often |
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low glycemic index of foods:
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bran cereal, pasta, whole grain bread, beans, milk and yougurt
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diabetes
(top 10 killer of adults) |
a chronic disease characterized by high blood gluvose levels and inadequate or ineffective insulin
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type 1 diabetes:
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-10% of all cases
-little or no pancreatic secretion of insulin -diagnosed n childhood -insulin injections are required |
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type 2 diabetes:
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-90% of all cases
-some cells do not respond to insulin -often diagnosed in adult hood -elevated blood glucose -drugs are usualy necess. -higher risk if obese |
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Diabetes warning signs
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major thirst, frequent urination, impaired vision, weight loss
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diabetes complications
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blindness, amputation, heart disease, kidney disease..all due to elevated glucose damaging capallaries
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manage diabetes by. .
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weight loss, physical activity, adequate diet, fiber, controlled amount of carbs, low in saturated fat, moderation in protein
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