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31 Cards in this Set
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What vitamin is synthesized by your body from sunlight? |
Vitamin D |
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What vitamin can be made in your gut and is given to every infant when they are first born? |
Vitamin K |
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What is the first sign of a Vitamin A deficiency? |
Night Blindness |
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What is the most common nutrient deficiency, especially in children under the age of 5? |
Iron |
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What is a substance that is an agent directly involved in causing cancer? |
Carcinogen |
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What are finite periods of intense development and rapid cell division ? |
Critical periods |
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What is the actual age of a person; a person's birthday ? |
Chronological Age |
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What is the age of a person based on his or her body's health? |
Physiological Age |
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What is the condition characterized by hypertension, fluid retention and protein in the urine see during pregnancy? |
Pre -eclampsia |
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What is the extreme scarcity of food in an area that causes starvation and death in a large portion of the population? |
Famine |
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What does it mean when food is available but no money to buy it? |
Food Poverty |
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What is limited or uncertain access to food of sufficient quality to sustain a healthy and active life? |
Food Insecurity |
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What is prediabetes? |
Blood glucose is elevated, but not to such an extent as to be classified as having diabetes. |
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What is the recommended time frame in which to refrigerate leftovers? |
2 Hours |
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What are some major sources of calcium ? |
Yogurt, Ice cream, Milk, Cheese |
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What is the difference between major and minor/trace elements? |
The amount needed by the body |
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What vitamin helps prevent neural tube birth defects? |
Folate or folic acid |
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What is the preferred milk for infants? |
Breast milk |
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What are some recommendations to reduce cardiovascular disease risk? |
- Stop smoking - avoid alcohol - exercise - eat soluble fiber |
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What is the difference between intolerance and allergy? |
Allergy evokes immune response that produces antibodies, histamines, and other defensive agents. Intolerance your body won't digest the enzymes. |
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Are all food additives intentional? |
NO! |
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What are the solutions to help end hunger? |
Education Government action Individual choices |
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What percentage of teenager's intake comes from food? |
25% |
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What are some of the major reasons of poor nutrition in the elderly? |
Loneliness Poor vision Limited mobility Dental problems Economic hardships |
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Diseases where treatment may be influenced by diet? |
Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome Hypertension |
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What is the primary cause of hunger? |
Food poverty |
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What does GRAS stand for? |
Generally Recognized As Safe |
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What is found in water to help promote healthy teeth? |
Flouride |
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What destroys riboflavin? |
Ultraviolet light |
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By what percentage does an adult's metabolism slow down per decade? |
5% |
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What are the risk factors for hypertension? |
- Family history - Having diabetes - Being African American or black - Unhealthy body weight - Being male - Age over 65 |
