Nutrition Test 2

Front 1

Name the prime function of proteins

Back 1

needed for growth and repair of all tissues in the body

Front 2

What is the protein needs on a per kg basis

Back 2

8 grams of protein/kg per day

Front 3

What is an example of 2 foods that make a complete protein

Back 3

beans and rice (complementary proteins)

Front 4

Name the legume that contains the most complete protein

Back 4

Dried beans and peas

Front 5

Positive nitrogen balance

Back 5

nitrogen intake in food is more then what is being excreted

Front 6

Negative Nitogen balance

Back 6

nitrogen intake is less then what is being excreted

Front 7

Nitrogen balance

Back 7

the amount on nitrogen intaken is the same as being excreted

Front 8

Rule about making a complete protein in the body

Back 8

Are foods that contain all essential amino acids in correct amounts and proportions

Front 9

The cause of Kwashiorkor

Back 9

Malnutrition caused by protein deficiency

Front 10

Discuss carbohydrate loading for athletes

Back 10

attempt to increase energy

Front 11

List concerns for planning a pre-event meal

Back 11

stress causes slow digestion, fatty foods stay in stomach, fluids are important

Front 12

What is a disadvantage of feeding athletes sugar before an event.

Back 12

can cause insulin overeaction causing decreased performance

Front 13

3 reasons why protein supplements would not benefit trained athletes

Back 13

may lead to dehydration
inadequate carbohydrate intake
increased calcium excretion

Front 14

Discuss water needs for athletes

Back 14

dehydration limits capacity to work, it is hard to replace water

Front 15

List a reason why athletes need more iron then in the RDA

Back 15

physical performance is reduced in iron deficiency

Front 16

Should salt tablets be routinely given to an athlete

Back 16

No because they increase potassium loss

Front 17

Discuss ergogenic supplements for athletes

Back 17

not needed and may end up being harmful

Front 18

What is creatine and its functions

Back 18

Creatine is made in the body and is found in meate, fish and most animal products. Plays major role in energy metabolism

Front 19

Creatine limits?

Back 19

Yes if too much supplementation is taken then the body stops making it

Front 20

Energy requirements for activity vs BMR

Back 20

BMR is amount of energy required to maintain life at rest for internal work of body

Front 21

3 factors affecting BMR

Back 21

Body composition
Age
State of Nutrition

Front 22

Energy in relation to kilocalories

Back 22

Energy is measured in calories
1000 calories = kilocalories

Front 23

What is the number of pounds suggested as a good weekly weightloss

Back 23

2 pounds per week

Front 24

Define Obesity

Back 24

Weighing more then 20% above average for age and height

Front 25

morbid obesity

Back 25

weighing twice as much as you should be

Front 26

Differentiate between overweight and overfat

Back 26

Overfat is obese while overweight is not obese

Front 27

3 theories concerning the cause of overfatness

Back 27

Calorie intake greater then output
inherited or family pattern
lack of exercise

Front 28

3 treatments for obesity

Back 28

Exercise
diet changes
behavioral modification

Front 29

health risks involved in using diet pills

Back 29

increased blood pressure
damages blood vessels
heart abnormalities

Front 30

What is the difference between natural and synthesized vitamin?

Back 30

There is no difference

Front 31

Why is the RDA for some B vitamins lower for women

Back 31

because of pregnancy and pregnancy pills taken

Front 32

What is the most important function of B vitamins

Back 32

needed for coenzymes

Front 33

What are the essential amino acids

Back 33

histadine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanire, thernine, tryptophan, valine

Front 34

Each B vitamin, an excellent food source

Back 34

b1- cereal grain
b2- dairy products and meat
b6- chicken, liver
b12- meat

Front 35

What is the reason the FDA limits amount of folacin in non-prescription vitamin pills

Back 35

If person has B12 deficiency, folacin can damage central nervous system

Front 36

What are phytochemicals

Back 36

Naturally occuring active chemical substance found in plants. May be an antioxidant, and may prevent cancer

Front 37

3 examples of phytochemicals and a food source of each

Back 37

cyanin- berries
Malvidin- red grapes
Apigenin- celery

Front 38

What are foods high in complex carbohydrates

Back 38

bread, cereal, pasta, and vegetables

Front 39

calories provided by carbs, fats, proteins

Back 39

carbs: 4
protein: 4
Fats: 9

Front 40

What are the 4 factors which determine your total energy needs

Back 40

Basal Metabolism
Physical Activity
Maintenance of body temp
specefic dynamic action of food

Front 41

For the average person what factor uses the most energy

Back 41

Basal metabolism

Front 42

Calculate protein needs on a kg basis for athletes

Back 42

depends
men - 56
women - 46

Front 43

Problem with fad diets

Back 43

high protein low carbs, when the diet is so low in carbo that the fat deposits are broken down faster than the body can use it for energy

Front 44

PKU

Back 44

inborn error of metabolism

Front 45

how do vegetarians get protein?

Back 45

dried beans, peas, cereal and bread

Front 46

specefic dynamic action of food

Back 46

ingestion of food increases the metabolic rate

Front 47

niacin

Back 47

part of coenzymes needed to provide energy from carbs and fats

Front 48

where do you find vitain B-12

Back 48

part of a coenzyme in all cells

Front 49

nutritional status

Back 49

For kids it is height and weight

Front 50

What is the most unstable vitamin?

Back 50

Vitamin C

Front 51

What is the most complete protein?

Back 51

Milk