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28 Cards in this Set
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how long can the body go without food or water?
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weeks no food
days no water |
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the most vital nutrient is?
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water
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one gram of alcohol provide __ calories?
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7
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one gram of carbohydrates provide __ calories?
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4
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one gram of protein provide __ calories?
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4
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one gram of fats provide __ calories?
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9
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the major fcn's of carbos?
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Liver-
Heart- stored as gylcogen CNS- only source of energy for brain |
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what is the body's main source of energy?
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Carbos, a nutrient mostly from plants and milk
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What is the "recommended" intake of Carbohydrates?
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The 2011 Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for carbohydrate is 50% of calorie diet & set at 130 g/d for adults and children based on the average minimum amount of glucose utilized by the brain.
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what are the categories of carbohydrates?
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mono- glucose, fructose,galactose.
disaccharides- sucrose, lactose, maltose. Oligosaccharides- 3-10 sugar units from polysaccharides(raffinose, stachyose) Polys- >10, starchs and glycogen (the storage form of carbs in plants and animals. Sugar Alcohols- sorbitol and mannitol, are alcohol forms of glucose and fructose, |
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what are the fnc's of proteins?
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1-building and maintaining tissues.
2-Regulating internal H2O & acid-base balances. 3-Act as precursor for enzymes, antibodies, and several hormones. |
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What is the recommended allowance of proteins daily?
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0.80 g per/kg body weight
or 13g-infants 25g-children 45g-adults |
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Fats fcn's?
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animal and plant seeds;
1-Synthesis & regulation of certain hormones 2-Maintain tissue and cell structure 3-Nerve impulse transmission 4-Memory storage 5-Energy metabolism |
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how much fats are "recommended" daily? or better put, (due to unsufficient data) An Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range?
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20 -35 %
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What are fats used in body?
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Fat is a major source of fuel energy for the body and aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and carotenoids
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give the major fcns of the most vital nutrient?
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1-provide turgor to body tissues
2-altering dissolved substances to make them available for metabolic process 3-transporting dissolved nutrients and wastes throughout the body 4-Maintaining a stable body temp. |
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give the major fcns of the most vital nutrient?
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1-provide turgor to body tissues
2-altering dissolved substances to make them available for metabolic process 3-transporting dissolved nutrients and wastes throughout the body 4-Maintaining a stable body temp. |
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Questions; recording weight changes?
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Total loss compared to usual weight, Time span for the shift in weight (sudden, gradual), desired or undesired, Medications used.
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Questions for Weight loss?
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eating habits, diets on (restrictions), food groups avoided, support groups participation, anorexia, vomiting/diarrhea, illness sym. frequent urination, excessive thirst, stree level, amenorrhea, excessive exercise
Medication use - chemo, hdiuretics insulin, laxatives, herbal, appetite suppressants |
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Questions for Weight gain?
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possible preggers, desired or undesired, time frame, changes in life style or social scene, on the go meals, prep paterns, alcohol or stess level changes,
Medications - Steroid use, oral contraceptives, antidepressants, insulin |
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what is the mathematical equation for BMI calculation?
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[(weight in lbs x 703) / Height in inches] / Height in inches
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give food sources of Vitamin A
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liver, Kidney
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give food sources of Vitamin-D
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"Fortified" Milk, Concentrates, Fish-liver oils, exposure to ultraviolet rays of sun.
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give food sources of Vitamin-K
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Dark-green leafy vegetables
Synthesized by intestinal bacteria |
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what Vitamin forms prothrobin for normal blood clotting and is synthesized in intestines?
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Vitamin - K
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What forms collagen,
keeps teeth firm in gums helps in resistence to infection improves iron absorption essential in hormone synthesis |
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
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give food sources of Vitamin-C (Ascorbic Acid?
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Citrus fruits
strawberries, cantaloupe tomatoes, broccoli raw green vegetables |
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give food sources of Vitamin Ca (calcium)
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Dairy,
Mustard adn turnip greens cabbage, broccoli Clams, oyster, salmon |
