Nutrition and Health Review

Flashcards summarizing key concepts from nutrition and health topics reviewed in the lecture.

Amino acids

The building blocks of protein.

Complete proteins

Proteins that contain all essential amino acids.

Incomplete proteins

Proteins that lack one or more essential amino acids.

Macronutrients

The six classes of essential nutrients including proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and water.

Types of fat

Saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats.

Saturated fats

Fats that should be avoided as they can increase heart disease risk.

U.S. Style Pattern

A healthy eating pattern based on the typical American diet focused on nutrient-dense forms.

Healthy Mediterranean-Style Pattern

An eating pattern that includes more fruits and seafood with less dairy than the U.S. Style, associated with lower heart disease rates.

Resting Metabolism (RMR)

Accounts for 65-70% of total energy expenditure.

BMI

A measure useful for assessing health risks, especially in obese individuals.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by intense fear of gaining weight and self-starvation.

Bulimia

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging.

Binge Eating

Characterized by repeated episodes of eating large quantities of food and feeling a lack of control.

Higher Resting Metabolism

A benefit of having more muscle mass.

Sleep Improvement Techniques

Strategies to enhance sleep quality, such as limiting screen time and caffeine.

Stress

The body's reaction to challenges that require adjustment.

HDL

High-Density Lipoprotein, known as 'good' cholesterol.

LDL

Low-Density Lipoprotein, known as 'bad' cholesterol.

Type 1 Diabetes

A form of diabetes where the pancreas does not secrete insulin.

Type 2 Diabetes

A form of diabetes marked by insulin resistance or insufficient insulin secretion.

Soluble Fiber

Fiber that slows glucose absorption and reduction of cholesterol absorption.

BAC

Blood Alcohol Concentration; legal limit is 0.08%.

Addiction

A chronic condition causing compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences.

HPV

Human Papillomavirus, linked to cervical cancer.

Visceral Fat

Fat that accumulates on organs, associated with high cardiovascular disease risk.