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According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, what is the maximum recommended intake of salt?
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2300mg (about 1 tsp)
1500mg if you are black, overweight, older than 40, or already hypertensive |
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According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, what is the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables?
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Fruits: at least 2 cups
Vegetables: at least 2.5 cups |
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According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, what is the recommended intake of milk for children?
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Less than 9 -> 2 cups
Older than 9 -> 3 cups |
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According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, what is the maximum recommended intake of cholesterol?
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less than 300 mg
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According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, what is the maximum recommended intake of fat?
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Fat should make up less than 30% of your total calories, with saturated fats making up less than 10% of your total calories.
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What are the major components of the DASH diet?
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DASH= dietary approaches to stopping HTN.
1) Low salt 2) Low fat 3) Plenty of fruits/vegetables |
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What happens to muscle metabolism during exercise if glucose levels are inadequate?
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Anaerobic metabolism predominates if there is not enough glucose.
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What sort of fibers do NOT lower cholesterol? (2)
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INSOLUBLE fibers
Wheat bran Glucose |
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What sort of fibers ae effective in lowering cholesterol? (5)
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SOLUBLE FIBERS
1) Psyllium husk 2) Fruit 3) Vegetables 4) Oat ceral 5) Beans |
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What are the first body proteins to be depleted in kwashiorkor?
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Labile proteins, such as plasma proteins and brush border enzymes.
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Which amino acid is easily converted directly to pyruvate?
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Alanine
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What are the major fuels of muscles at rest?
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fatty acids
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What are the major fuels of muscle during exercise?
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glucose
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What are the two B12-binding proteins?
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R-protein
Intrisic factor |
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Which vitamin enhances iron absorption?
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Vitamin C
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How does folate deficiency cause diarrhea?
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Folate is required for cell division. Cell division is required for mucosal maintenance. Cell maintenance is required to prevent diarrhea.
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Does colonic resection cause B12 deficiency?
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Nope.
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Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness. What visual disturbance is associated with Vitamin A toxicity?
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Increased ICP -> BLURRED VISION
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What 3 ions are predominantly stored extracellularly?
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Na+
Cl- CO3- |
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What 3 ions are predominantly stored intracellularly?
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K+
PO4- Mg+ |
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Is the pituitary gland involved in calcium regulation?
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no
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What are the manifestations of selenium deficiency?
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Keshan disease: a cardiomyopathy.
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What are the manifestations of zinc deficiency? (3)
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1) hypogonadism
2) growth retardation 3) immune dysfunction If you get zinc deficiency, you will be a small sickly guy with small sickly balls. |
