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calories from carbs
45-65%
calories from fat
20-35%
calories from protein
10-35%
how many grains per day
8 oz
how many meats and legumes per day
6.5 oz
how much oil per day
7 tsp
1 oz of grain is equal to
1 slice of bread, 1/2 c cooked rice, pasta or cereal
1 oz of meat is equal to
1 egg, 1 1/4 legumes or tofu, 1 TB peanut butter, 1/2 oz nuts or seeds
1 tsp oil is equal to
1 TB low fat mayo, 2 TB light salad dressing, 1 tsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp soft margarine
main nutrient combinations of fruit
vitamin A and C, potassium and fiber
main nutrient combinations of veggies
vitamin A and C, magnesium, potassium and fiber
main nutrient combinations of grains
niacin, folate, riboflavin, thiamin, iron, magnesium and fiber
main nutrient combinations of meats
protein, niacin, thiamin, vitamin B, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc
main nutrient combinations of oils
vitamin E and essential fatty acids
when a food is "high" in something it means
greater than or equal to 20% or more DV for given nutrient per serving
when a food is "good" in something it means
10-19% DV per serving
when a good is "healthy" it means
it is low in fat, sat fat, trans fat, cholesterol, and sodium. contains at least 10% of the DV for vitamin V, C, iron, calcium, protein or fiber
what do phytochemicals do
they are what are in vitamin supplements and are often called "natural", but they are not.
common characteristics of vitamins
they help to make possible the processes by which other nutrients are digested, absorbed, and metabolized or built into body structures
Water soluble vitamins and what it means
vitamins c and b: dissolve in water, are easily absorbed and excreted, are not stored extensively in tissues, seldomly reach toxic levels
fat-soluble vitamins and what they do
vitamins a, d, e, k: stored in lipid tissues, builds up to toxicity, absorbed in the lymph, travels in the blood by protein carriers
functions of vitamin a
gene expression (reproduction), body linings/skin, vision, immune, bone growth
functions of vitamin d
blood calcium, body tissues
functions of vitamin e
antioxidant in cell membranes (most important in lungs and blood cells)
functions of vitamin k
synthesis of blood clotting proteins, proteins important in bone mineralization
functions of thiamin *b vit
coenzyme in metabolism, normal appetite, nervous system
functions of riboflavin *b vit
co energy metab, normal vision, skin health
functions of niacin *b vit
co energy metab
functions of folate *b vit
co for cell synthesis
functions of B12
co in new cell synthesis, maintains nerve cells
functions of B6
co needed in amino acid and fatty acid metab, seratonin production, red blood cells
functions of biotin *b vit
fat synthesis, amino acid metab,
functions of vitamin c
collagen synthesis, antioxidant, hormone synthesis, supports immune system, aids in absorption of iron
food sources of vitamin a
animal orgin, orange veggies
food sources of vit d
fortified dairy products, salmon, shrimp
food sources of vit e
mayo, oil, margarine, salad dressing
food sources of vit k
dark leafy greens, liver, fortified cereals
food sources of vit b (alcohol imparis absorpotion)
enriched grain products, green peas, sunflower seeds, baked potato
food sources of thiamin
ham, pork, enriched grain, legumes
food sources of riboflavin
milk products, meat
food sources of niacin
milk, beef, cottage cheese, pork chops, enriched cereal, mushrooms
food sources of folate
leafy greens, asparagus, pinto beans, eggs, beets
food sources of b12
sardines, tuna, sirloin steak, swiss cheese, lean pork roast (animal orgin)
food sources of b6
meat, fish, poultry, leafy greens
food sources of biotin
legumes, tomatoes, soybeans, cucumbers
vit a deficiency causes
anemia, stunted bone growth, enamel issues, diarrhea, night blindness, depression
vit d deficiency causes
abnormal growth, soft bones, joint pain, protruding belly, muscle spasms
vit e deficiency causes
red blood cell breakage, anemia, weakness, leg cramps, nerve degeneration
vit k deficiency causes
hemorrhage, poor skeletal mineralization
vit c deficiency causes
immune suppression, infection, bleeding gums, bone fragility, rough skin, muscle degeneration
thiamin deficiency causes
enlarged heart, pain apathy, loss of reflexes, difficulty walking, anorexia, weight loss
riboflavin deficiency causes
hypersensitivity to light, sore throat, skin rash
niacin deficiency causes
vomiting, headache, weakness, mental confusion, flaky skin rash
folate deficiency causes
anemia, heartburn, infection, depression, constipation
hard water is
high concentrations of magnesium and calcium, poor lather
soft water is
high concentration of sodium, high lather
function of calcium
bones, muscles, nerves, healthy body weight, blood pressure, clotting of blood
function of sodium
maintain fluid and electrolyte balance, muscle contraction, nerve transmission
function of potassium
heart beat, nerve functioning, muscle contractions, chemical reaction
function of iodine
growth, development, basal metab rate
function of iron
hemoglobin (carries oxygen from lungs to body tissues), myoglobin (carries and stores oxygen for muscles)
function of zinc
gene expression, immune, wound healing, sperm production, taste perception
function of selenium
protects body from oxidation, activates thyroid hormones
function of flouride
dental
food sources of potassium
fresh, whole foods
food sources of iodine
seafood, iodized salt
food sources of iron
red meat, eggs, shellfish, dried fruit, navy and black beans
increases iron absorption
MFP factor, vitamin c, heme v. non hene
food sources of zinc
protein containing foods
food sources of magnesium
spinach, yogurt, legumes, seafood, whole grains
symptoms of iodine deficiency
goiter and cretinism (mental/physical retardation in infant)
symptoms of iron deficiency
anemia, impaired cognitive function
symptoms of zinc deficiency
growth failure in children, sexual retardation, loss of taste, poor wound heaing
iron toxicity
liver failure, diabetes
sodium toxicity
hypertension, stomach cancer, stress weakened heart
US is at risk for deficiencies in
magnesium, iron, iodine, zinc
what is atherosclerosis
hardening of the arteries, most common form of heart disease
what is hypertension
high blood pressure. risk factors: age, genetics, obesity
food related priorities of the FDA
microbial contamination, natural toxins, residues, nutrients in food, food additives, genetically modified foods
to cook meat (temp)
at least 140 degrees
in the second trimester of pregnancy a woman needs how many more calories
340
in the third trimester of pregnancy a women needs how many more calories
450
factors that affect lactation
how much the baby wants, mother's diet, alcohol, smoking, environmental contaminants, maternal illness
breastfeeding recommendations
breastfeed for 1 yr, 2 is best, nutritious diet, let baby decide how much, in the beginning every 2 hours
indicators that the baby is ready for solids
between the ages of 4-6 months, sits with support, controls head movements
what food is appropriate at 6-8 months
canned tomato soup, eggs, enriched rice cereal, grapes, pb, mixed dinners, whole milk
division of responsibility
parents decide when and where, child decides how much and what
screen nutritional risks with DETERMINE
disease, eating poorly, tooth loss, economic hardship, roommate, multiple meds, involuntary weight loss, needs help with self care, eighty
what is hunger
due to the prolonged involuntary lack of food, results in discomfort, illness, weakness, or pain beyond a mild easy sensation
what is food security
no reported food limitation or access problems
what is food insecurity
anxiety about not having enough food, reduced dietary variety, disrupted eating patterns
what is food poverty
hunger occurring when enough food exists in an area but some of the people cannot obtain it because they lack money, are being deprived for political reasons, etc