Nutrition Final Study Guide

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What are the fat soluble vitamins?

Vitamins A, D, E, and K

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Where do fat soluble vitamins accumulate?

They accumulate in the liver and adipose (fat) tissue

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What is enrichment?

Enrichment is a food that has nutrients added back that were lost during processing

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What vitamin is good for eyes?

Vitamin A

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What is a good source of beta-carotene?

carrots (yellow, orange, and green leafy fruits and vegetables)

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What vitamin is related to calcitriol?

Vitamin D (Vitamin D analog)

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What are rickets caused by?

A preventable bone disease that causes soft and weakened bones in infants and young children. Caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium or phosphorus

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What vitamin helps with blood clotting?

Vitamin K (Koagulationsvitamin)

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What is a good food source for vitamin K?

Spinach, kale, broccoli, iceberg lettuce, and fats and oils, particularly soybean and canola oil. Green leafy vegetables in general.

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What is the RDA (recommended dietary allowance) for folate?

400 μg/day (microgram per day)

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What is a benefit of taking folate?

treating folate deficiency, preventing birth defects and pregnancy complications, maintaining brain health, treating mental health conditions, reducing heart disease risk factors, and helping with diabetes, fertility issues, inflammation, and kidney disease. It is important in red blood cell formation and for healthy cell growth and function

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What causes scurvy?

Low levels of vitamin C over a period for 2 to 3 months, not eating enough fruits and vegetables

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What percentage of the body weight is water?

60% for men and 55% for women

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What is it called when there is an excessive collection of water in the tissue?

Edema (often in your feet, legs, and ankles)

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What are the functions of water?

transportation vehicle, medium for chemical reactions, lubricant/shock absorber, and temperature regulator; Regulates body temperature. Moistens tissues in the eyes, nose and mouth. Protects body organs and tissues. Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells

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How is 25-50% of our daily fluid lost?

from the respiratory system, skin, and water; urine, stool, and sweat

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What signals the kidney that there is a rapid loss in fluid?

decreased blood volume, increased plasma osmolarity, and the sympathetic nervous system

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What effect may lowering sodium have on blood pressure?

it significantly reduces blood pressure

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What can hinder the absorption of minerals?

organic compounds such as phytate

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What can help reduce hypertension and its affects?

healthy diet, maintain healthy weight, physical activity, no smoking or alcohol

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Where does most of our sodium intake come from?

eating packaged and prepared food

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What happens if you take too much potassium?

your heart may beat irregularly and may cause a heart attack

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Where is the majority of the body’s calcium found?

bone

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Which mineral helps with muscle contractions?

calcium, magnesium, or even potassium

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Which mineral helps transport oxygen in the blood?

iron

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what is the world most common mineral deficiency

iron, vitamin A, iodine (iron is #1)

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what is osmosis

osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a solution with a high concentration of water molecules to a solution with a lower concentration of water molecules, through a cell's partially permeable membrane

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is the thirst mechanism effective in preventing thirst?

normally, yes

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what can destroy vitamins

blanching; temperature, pH, humidity, light exposure, oxygen, and other chemicals like minerals during processing and storage

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what can destroy minerals

cooking

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what vitamins can cause birth defects?

excess vitamin A; deficiency of folic acid, a B vitamin, zinc,

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how much water loss from the body causes coma or death?

10% or 15%-25%

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what is a sign of binge eating disorder?

condition marked by episodes of consuming food in a larger amount than is normal in a short time. These episodes occur every week over three months; Often eating much larger than usual amounts of food in a specific amount of time, such as over a two-hour period. Eating even when you're full or not hungry. Eating very fast during eating binges. Eating until you're uncomfortably full. Often eating alone or in secret

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eating disorders are typically triggered by what factors?

Trauma, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mental health issues can increase the likelihood of an eating disorder. Dieting and starvation. Frequent dieting is a risk factor for an eating disorder, especially with weight that is constantly going up and down when getting on and off new diets. perfectionism

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what is the peak age of anorexia onset?

12-25 (18)

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which eating disorder causes sufferers become increasingly disillusioned, withdrawn, and hostile?

anorexia nervosa

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people with which eating disorder tend to feel very disorganized and report suffering from depression and low self-esteem

bulimia nervosa

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which eating disorder did the American Psychiatric Association in 1994 be recognized which eating disorder as an emotional illness?

binge eating disorder

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what sports have a higher anorexia rate?

aesthetic sports (bodybuilding, gymnastics, swimming) and weight-class sports (wrestling, rowing)

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principles of intuitive eating include

reject the diet mentality, honor your hunger, make peace with food, challenge the Food Police, Feel Your Fullness, Discover the Satisfaction Factor, Cope with Your Emotions Without Using Food, Respect Your Body, Exercise—Feel the Difference, Honor Your Health with Gentle Nutrition

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are eating disorders on the decline or temporary

on the rise, not temporary may be lifelong

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what are signs of a person with bulimia

Always worrying about eating or being overweight, Having a distorted or negative body image or both, Eating unusually large amounts of food over and over again in one sitting, Following a strict diet or fasting after binge eating, Having acid reflux, a hard time passing stool and other stomach problems, Not wanting to eat in public or in front of others, Going to the bathroom right after eating or during mealtime, or for long periods, Exercising a lot, Having sores, scars or calluses on the knuckles or hands, Having damaged teeth and gums, Changing weight — up and down, Swelling in the hands and feet, and cheeks and jaw area.

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do eating disorders affect men and women equally

no, women have it more prevalent

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do anorexics have other eating disorders too

yes, including bulimia, orthorexia, BED, ARFID, other mental health stuff

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why do bulimics tend to go undetected?

There is no way to tell by looks alone whether a person is bulimic, and both bingeing and purging are done secretly. People with bulimia often describe the experience as out of control, and intense shame can prevent them from seeking help

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what’s a telltale sign of bulimia

Repeatedly eating unusually large amounts of food in one sitting

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what is the embryonic stage of pregnancy

lasts from about the third week of pregnancy until the end of the eighth week of pregnancy. The blastocyst begins to take on distinct human characteristics. It's now called an embryo

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what is the recommended weight gain for pregnant women who are of normal weight and that for obese

normal weight: 25-35 pounds obese: 15-25 pounds

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how many extra kilocalories do pregnant women need?

300 kcal/day

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what affects can etoh (alcohol), smoking, and drugs cause to a pregnancy

Low birth weight. Birth defects such as cleft lip (a split in the upper lip) Higher rates of colic (uncontrollable crying and irritability) Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Childhood asthma and obesity.

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what is the first breast milk that is present also known as immature with immunoprotective factors?

colostrum

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what is the primary hormone that causes the release of breast milk

prolactin

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what is the breast milk that can be expressed during the pregnancy

colostrum, mature milk: fore and hind

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how many liters of water do breastfeeding mothers require daily

You should have 128 ounces (3.8 liters or 16 cups) of water a day.

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what are the benefits of breastfeeding

help protect babies against some short- and long-term illnesses and diseases. Breastfed babies have a lower risk of asthma, obesity, type 1 diabetes, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Breastfed babies are also less likely to have ear infections and stomach bugs

Reducing her risk of developing osteoporosis. Reducing her breast cancer risk. Reducing her ovarian cancer risk. Producing oxytocin, which helps contract the uterus back to its pre-pregnancy size.

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what is the extra supplement vegan breastfeeding moms need

vitamin B12

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what is one of the main agencies fighting to decrease birth defects

National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN

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what does wic do

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) helps families get healthy food and a lot more. WIC helps families by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals to healthcare and other community services. WIC serves babies and children up to age 5, pregnant women, and new mothers

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what is the best predictor of a child’s health in the first year

The best predictor of a child's health in the first year of life is birth weight. This is because birth weight is an important indicator of the overall health of a newborn. Birth weight refers to the weight of a baby at the time of its birth

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how many weeks is a typical pregnancy expected to last

The average length of human gestation is 280 days, or 40 weeks, from the first day of the woman's last menstrual period

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how much weight does a baby gain by their first birthday

most babies have tripled their birth weights by the first birthday

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which infant formula typically the most affordable

store-brand or generic formula

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what are good indicators that a baby is getting enough to eat

Baby's coloring, Let go of breast, Softer breasts, Swallowing, Generally content between feeds, Baby is meeting developmental milestones, Dirty diapers, Feeding regularly

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what happens to a pregnant woman’s blood volume during pregnancy

Maternal blood volume increases by 45% to approximately 1 200 to 1 600 ml above non-pregnant values. By the late third trimester the plasma volume increases by more than 50–60%, with a lower increase in red blood cell mass, and therefore plasma osmolality falls by 10 mosmol/kg

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is prenatal care recommended to start after or before conception

start before conception

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what should be the typical weight gain in the first trimester

Most women gain about 1 to 5 pounds (0.5 to 2.3 kilograms) during the first trimester.

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what accounts for 70% of the additional body weight during pregnancy

Approximately 70% of the additional body weight gained during pregnancy is attributed to the increased weight of the baby, placenta, and amniotic fluid.

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what happens to hematocrit and hemoglobin values in pregnancy

During pregnancy, hematocrit and hemoglobin values typically decrease due to physiological changes in blood volume and the increased demands of the growing fetus.

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are there certain fish that pregnant and breastfeeding women are recommended to avoid and for what reason

no black bass species, Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel, Tilefish, Bigeye Tuna; want lower mercury levels

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how much does a child gain each year and grow

Kids tend to get taller at a pretty steady pace, growing about 2.5 inches (6 to 7 centimeters) each year. When it comes to weight, kids gain about 4–7 lbs. (2–3 kg) per year until puberty starts.

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milk production is immediate once baby is born

no, For the first 2 to 5 days after your baby is born, you will make a small amount of colostrum. This is the early, thick, rich milk that is high in nutrients. Colostrum is all a healthy, full-term baby needs in those first few days. Around 3 to 5 days after birth, your milk will come in.

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what additional nutrient would a child need that has a balanced diet

IRON, calcium, vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, fiber, zinc, iodine

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do long periods of watching tv create healthy eating

no, eating in front of a screen can lead children and adults to take in excess calories and promote obesity. Too much sedentary media time can also displace healthy physical activity and play.

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what contributes to obesity in children

eating bigger portions, eating foods that are calorie-rich but nutrient poor (junk foods), spending lots of time in front of the television or computer, and spending too little time doing physical activities

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Do obese children have some similar medical condition to adults

Yes, Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It's particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start children on the path to health problems that were once considered adult problems — diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol

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What period of time is considered adolescence

Adolescence is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from ages 10 to 19

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what mineral decreases a child’s risk for lead toxicity

Foods rich in Iron, CALCIUM, and Vitamin C can help protect children from lead poisoning

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What is the common cause of most food born illnesses in the US

salmonella, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Listeria monocytogenes, Clostridium perfringens; caused by food workers contaminating their hands and then touching food or other food contact surfaces without first washing their hands.

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what do farmers use to kill weeds, pest, and fungi that can harm a crop

pesticides, weeds = herbicides, pests = pesticides/insecticides, fungi = fungicides

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what is clostridium botulinum

a bacterium that produces dangerous toxins (botulinum toxins) under low-oxygen conditions. Botulinum toxins are one of the most lethal substances known. Botulinum toxins block nerve functions and can lead to respiratory and muscular paralysis

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what can raw eggs carry

Salmonella. About one in 20,000 eggs does. Salmonella is a bacteria commonly found in food that causes diarrhea, fever, cramps, and vomiting.

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what organization was established to control pesticides in our foods

the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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what are major classes of drugs used in animals raised for foods

topical antiseptics, bactericides, and fungicides, ionophores, steroid anabolic growth promoters, antiparasite drugs, antibiotics

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what are common food allergens

milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans

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what does the EPA do

protects people and the environment from significant health risks, sponsors and conducts research, and develops and enforces environmental regulations.

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what temperature do you need to cook chicken to

All poultry should reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 °F (73.9 °C) as measured with a food thermometer. A whole chicken must reach this temperature throughout the bird

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what do preservatives do to foods

help prevent or slow spoilage due to bacteria, molds, fungi or yeast, as well as to slow or prevent changes in the food's color, flavor or texture, delay rancidity, and maintain freshness

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what are typical food preservatives

Salt

Sugar

Vinegar

Nitrites/Nitrates

BHA and BHT (Butylated Hydroxyanisole and Butylated Hydroxytoluene)

Citric Acid

Benzoates

Propionates

Calcium Propionate

Lactic Acid

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

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what foods can carry salmonella

Raw or undercooked meat and poultry products;

Raw or undercooked eggs and egg products;

Raw or unpasteurized milk and other dairy products; and

Raw fruits and vegetables

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do food borne illnesses cause a high rate of illness and deaths

yes? Foodborne illness is a preventable public health challenge that causes an estimated 48 million illnesses and 3,000 deaths each year in the United States

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is there an organization that controls the sales of organic foods

yes, The National Organic Program (NOP) is a regulatory program housed within the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. The NOP is responsible for developing national standards for organically-produced agricultural products.

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what does HACCP do

HACCP is a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement and handling, to manufacturing, distribution and consumption of the finished product.

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do consumers typically handle their food safely

not consistently

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what temp should a refrigerator be set at for safety

To ensure that your refrigerator is doing its job, it's important to keep its temperature at 40 °F (4 Celsius) or below; the freezer should be at 0 °F.

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what does the FDA govern

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation

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which people are more at risk from food borne illnesses

people who are aged 65 or older, children under the age of 5, people with weakened immune systems, and people who are pregnant

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do salting, drying, and fermenting increase risk of bacteria

no, they should reduce the risk

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what is irradiation and genetically engineered foods

Food irradiation (the application of ionizing radiation to food) is a technology that improves the safety and extends the shelf life of foods by reducing or eliminating microorganisms and insects. Genetically engineered foods are any living thing (foods) whose genetic code (DNA) has been changed to improve the way it grows, thrives, looks or tastes

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do synthetic pesticides affect the soil

yes, negatively

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do synthetic herbicides affect the soil

yes, negatively