Nutrition 251- Final exam
Toxicity of Folate
May mask a vitamin B-12 deficiency
Increases iron absorption
Blood loss Pregnancy Anemia Vitamin C intake
formation of blood cells vitamins
Folate, vitamin B-6
Property of Vitamin A
Important for vision
Dietary chloride may contribute to the effects of sodium chloride on _________ blood pressure
Increasing
Osteoporosis: More than 3 drinks of _______ per day and ______ physical activity are also risk factors
Alcohol; low
Property of Vitamin E
Antioxidant
Avoided or limited during pregnancy
Aspirin (NSAIDs) Caffeine Vitamin A supplements Alcohol
Steps for lactating women to take to reduce contaminants entering their breast milk
Avoid freshwater fish from polluted waters Wash and peel fruits and vegetables
Obesity: They provide ______ calories a day often in _______ form, and tend to be used if a person has obesity-related diseases that are not well controlled
400 to 800; liquid
Food processing can also affect a food's mineral content: refining a grain ________ the mineral content of the food
Decreases
Diets with __________ protein may increase _________ excretion
Excessive; calcium
Negative health outcomes of novelty/low-fat/ low carb diets
Malnutrition Flatulence Ketosis Halitosis Constipation
This may _______ affect bone health
Negatively
Osteoporosis: A failure to maintain adequate bone mass in the body first leads to a state of ________ called low bone mass which can progress to osteoporosis
Osteopenia
Dietary sources of potassium
Potato, squash, bananas, orange juice, dried beans, whole grains
Dietary sources of sulfur
Protein foods
This early breast milk provides _______ and is _______ in color.
antibodies and immune properties; yellowish
Major minerals
calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium
Sources of manganese
nuts, whole grains, leafy vegetables, tea
Celebrity testimonials
"A hall-of-farmer star baseball player claims the Cereal Diet is what made me such a great player"
The energy providing nutrient _________ is also important for healthy bones
Protein
The cells grow larger because there is a continuous formation of _____
RNA
DASH: Low-fat or fat-free dairy products are part of the DASH diet and adherents should aim to get _______ servings of these foods per day
2-3
Studies of identical twins provide some insight into the contribution of nature (genetics) to body weight. When identical twins are raised apart, they tend to show ______ weight-gain patterns, both in overall weight and in body fat distribution. Nurture- eating habits and nutrition, which vary between twins who are raised apart, seem to have _______ to do with weight-gain patterns than nature does.
Similar; less
The Upper Level for chloride parallels the Upper Level for ___________
Sodium
Toxicity of Vitamin C
Stomach inflammation Kidney stones
Expensive supplements
"For just $49.99 a month, this Extreme Supplement pack will burn fat while you sleep"
Limiting food selections
"The Chopped Salad Diet promises three meals of chopped salad a day will shed pounds"
Promoting quick weight loss
"The College Reunion Diet promises you will lose twenty pounds in the next two weeks"
No need to exercise
"The Super Berry Diet will cure your weight loss problems and no need for physical activity"
Calorie intake for young children (2-3 years)
1000-1400
Calorie intake for preschool children (4-5 years)
1200-1600
Calorie intake for young school aged children (6-8 years)
1200-2000
Calorie intake for older school aged children (9 years and up)
1600-3200
DASH: Each day, someone following the DASH diet should aim for ________ of fruit and the same number of servings of vegetables
4-5
Research suggests that genes account for up to ________ percent of weight differences between people. The genes may be those that determine body type, metabolic rate, and the factors that affect hunger and satiety
40-70
DASH: The DASH diet recommends that followers eat ______ servings of grain products per day, with most of those coming from whole grains.
6-8
Property of Vitamin K
Activates blood clotting factors
Out of baked salmon, brown rice, green beans, fat free milk and a fresh orange; which provides the most Vitamin D?
Baked Salmon
Some individuals are thought to have a genetic predisposition for _______ because they inherit a "thrifty metabolism" that uses energy _______. This metabolism enables them to store fat readily and use ______ energy to perform tasks than a typical individual
Being obese; Frugally; Less
Chain-breaking
Bill used to go to the snack bar for a large bag of peanuts at his son's t-ball game, just because he always eats peanuts with baseball; now he bypasses the snack bar
Classifications for a vitamin
Body can't make substance or sufficient quantities on its own When substance is absent and deficiency symptoms arise, but then are cured with supplement Body can't synthesize enough to maintain health
Minerals not yet defined as essential
Boron, Arsenic, Nickel
Stimulus control
Brenda has asked her receptionist to put baked goods that are usually open on the break room counter into a package to be stored in the cabinet
Chloride helps maintain acid-base balance and dispose of __________ by way of exhaled air
Carbon dioxide
What factors determine when an infant is ready for solid foods?
Child no longer thrusts tongue forward and pushes out food when introduced Can sit up with support Can control own head and neck Puts hands or toys in mouth
What ways does childhood BMI measurement differ from adult BMI measurements?
Childhood BMI uses height and weight and is gender-and-age-specific, whereas adult BMI just accounts for height and weight
The chloride ion should not be confused with the element __________
Chlorine
Breastfeeding provides some advantages that are not achieved with formula feeding; one primary advantage is the production of ______, the initial form of breast milk.
Colostrum
Minerals from animal products are better absorbed than are minerals from plant products because the _________ inhibit absorption
Components of fiber
Hormones (progesterone) slow the speed of digestion and relax sphincters and intestinal muscles; iron supplements; fetus compresses the GI tract
Constipation
Adequate intake of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and Vitamin _____ is needed to build and maintain healthy bones
D
Osteoporosis: Low intake of Vitamin ____ and the mineral ______ may also cause low bone mass
D; Calcium
A person who consumes inadequate dietary protein may be expected to experience what?
Decrease immune function Fluid imbalance Loss of lean body mass
Factors influencing water loss
Dry environments, Altitude, and Exercise
Placenta hormones; expanded blood volume; enlarging uterus compresses blood vessels in the legs, which slows down blood circulation and the removal of waste products (including water)
Edema
People who experience significant ________ are members of a cultural or ethnic group that prefers ______ body weight, have a social network of ________ friends, or get insufficient sleep are _____ likely to carry excess body fat
Emotional stress; Higher; Overweight; More
Osteoporosis: It may also occur in women with too little _______, which may be caused by _______, amenorrhea, or an oophorectomy
Estrogen; Menopause
Fluoride comes from which sources?
Fluoride enhanced water supply Fluoridated toothpaste
Inadequate weight gain during pregnancy
Gain weight at a rate to parallel the weekly recommended rise in prenatal weight gain Schedule meals into daily calendar so that eating happens frequently Gain weight through the remainder of pregnancy
Opponents of the set-point theory argue that is incorrect because people tend to ______ weight as they age. This argument suggests that this theory should be called the _______ point
Gain; Settling
Obesity: _________ may be recommended for those who are morbidly obese (BMI> _____), have been obese for at least _____ years with several non surgical attempts to lose weight, and have no history of _______ or major _______ disorders.
Gastroplasty; 40; 5; Alcoholism; Psychiatric
A chloride deficiency is ____________
Generally unlikely
Those with limited incomes tend to have a _______ risk of obesity
Greater
Chloride is a component of the ______ produced in the stomach
HCl
Expanding uterus crowds abdominal organs and compressed them, reducing the stomach's ability to stretch; hormones (progesterone) slow speed of digestion and relax sphincters and intestinal muscles
Heartburn
A thyroid disorder that may cause a person to be obese is ________
Hypothyroidism
Enriching grains doesn't restore a grain to its original mineral value; the only mineral added back during enrichment of grain products is ______
Iron
What is the best source of iron for a 12-month-old child?
Iron fortified breakfast cereal or small amounts of lean meat
Best sources of Animal origin
Iron, Zinc
Behaviors to support weight management
Reduce energy intake by 500 kcal per day Eat breakfast Pack healthy snacks for a long day on campus Plan physical activity into the day Keep a food journal
Chloride also is found in ___________, olives, rye, lettuce, a few fruits, and some vegetables
Seaweed
Functions of trace minerals
Serves as a part of immune function Serves as part of hormones Serves as cofactors for enzymes
The _______ proposes that humans have a genetically predetermined body weight or body fat content, which the body closely regulates
Set-point theory
Included during pregnancy
Synthetic folic acid Low to moderate intensity physical activity Low-fat or nonfat milk Iron fortified breakfast cereals
Almost all the chloride in the diet is from _________
Table salt
Dietary sources of chloride
Table salt, processed food, seaweed, rye, some vegetables
Dietary sources of sodium
Table salt, soup, chips, processed food, preservatives, leavening agents
Cognitive restructuring
Tina has stopped organizing happy hour with margaritas and tortilla chips after a stressful day at work; instead she now conducts an after-work walking group to release stress
Nutrient supplementation may be necessary for whom?
Vegans Women with excessive menstrual bleeding Individuals with allergies/limited food intake.
Obesity: ________, or modified ______, are used to treat severe obesity if more traditional dietary changes have failed
Very-low-calorie diets; fasts
Another type of anemia that clinically looks like folate-related anemia because of the enlarged red blood cells is called pernicious anemia and is a result of insufficient _______ intake.
Vitamin B-12
antioxidant nutrients
Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitmanin A, Beta-Carotene, Selenium
DASH: For non-meat protein sources, the DASH diet recommends 4-5 servings of nuts, seeds or legumes per ______
Week
Self-monitoring
Wendy thought she was eating 1500 Cals a day and was concerned when she began gaining weight; so she started a food journal and saw she was really consuming 2,200 Cals
Dietary sources of Magnesium
Wheat bran, green vegetables, nuts, chocolate, beans
True statement about Zinc
Zinc deficiency in North America is rare because of the wide distribution of zinc in foods
Dietary sources of phosphorus
Dairy products, bakery products, food additives, meat
Dietary sources of calcium
Dairy products, canned fish, leafy vegetables, tofu
Pregnancy-related hormones increasing sense of smell
Nausea and vomiting
Lowest to highest water content
1. Butter 2. Steak 3. Banana 4. Tomato
A thyroid disorder that may cause a person to have limited fat stores is _________
Hyperthyroidism
Energy metabolism vitamins
Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B-12
Trace minerals
Zinc, Copper, Iron
Order of carcinogensis
1. Alteration of cellular DNA 2. Increased cell division 3. Uncontrolled growth and tumor development 4. Cells travel to other sites and form more tumors
Food preparation and Pellagra Prevention
1. Niacin in corn is bound by a protein in the corn that makes it unusable by the body 2. When preparing tortillas, Hispanic people in North America traditionally soak corn in a basic solution like lime water 3. The bound niacin is released 4. Released niacin is then usable by the body 5. Risk of pellagra in this population is eliminated as usable niacin is available in the body
Effects of dehydration- Thirst to death
1. The body experiences thirst 2. Reduced movement and apathy 3. Tingling in arms, headache, heat exhaustion 4. Muscle cramps and general incapacity 5. Failing kidney function
Fluid conservation actions
1. The body senses decreased blood volume 2. Pituitary gland- Release of antidiuretic hormone 2a. Adrenal gland- Release of aldosterone 3. Adrenal gland- Kidneys retain more sodium 4. Increased water retention by the kidney
Toxicity of Niacin
Liver damage
Contingency management
Louis knows that if he goes home after work he will never leave again to go to the gym; now he packs his gyms clothes and takes his bag to work
Over time, this causes the folate deficiency condition called ________ or megaloblastic anemia
Macrocytic anemia
Property of Vitamin D
Maintains skeletal health
Best sources of Plant origin
Manganese, Molybdenum
A genetic disorder that affects muscles and skeleton characterized by long arms and low fat stores is ________
Marian Syndrome
Towards the end of the first week of breastfeeding, the initial milk has transitioned to ______
Mature milk
Toxicity of Vitamin B-6
Nerve damage
True statements about cancer
Oncogenes are cancer-causing genes The environment plays a role in the development of cancer
Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is more likely to occur in those with a history of _________ fracture in a first degree relative
Osteoporotic
Spinach contains a good amount of calcium, but the _________ in spinach binds calcium, reducing its __________
Oxalic acid; bioavailability
Decreases iron absorption
Phytic acid in diet Oxalic acid in the diet Polyphenols in tea, coffee, and other beverages Excessive intake of zinc, manganese, and calcium
Salt substitutes usually contain ___________
Potassium chloride
A genetic disorder characterized by shortness and uncontrollable appetite, leading to obesity is _________
Prayer-Willi Syndrome
With insufficient folate intake, precursor ________ cannot divide because they cannot form enough new _____ for the two new nuclei, and so the cells grow progressively larger.
Red blood cells; DNA
This later breast milk tends to be _____ in color.
bluish