HOSA: Nutrition Study Guide

Groups of Essential Fatty Acids

omega 6, omega 3 (linolenic acid)

Major Types of Cholestorol

high density lipids, low density lipids

Types of Protein Palnutrition

maramus, kwashiokor disease

Main Categories of Carbohydrates

monosacharides, disacharides, polysacharides

Stored Water Soluble Vitamins

pantothenic, B12, B6

Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism

galactosema, primary lactose deficiancy, lactose intolerance, sucrase deficiancy

Water in Body Weight

60%

Folic Acid

400 mcg/d supplimentation, in pregnancy to prevent nueral tube defects in infants

Water Adults Require

2-3 liters per day

Amino Acids

basic building block for proteins

Anorexia Nervosa

self starvation, eating disorder

Anticoagulant Drugs

decrease the activity of vitamin K, bruising easily

Beri-Beri

disease resulting from thiamine deficiancy

Beta Cartene

nontoxic to pregnant women, orange/red pigment found in plants, vitamin A precursor

BMI equation

Weight/Height

Bulemia

Binging and Purging of food by various means

Cholestorol

Important in the formation of hormones vitamin D, bile acid; waxy fat like substance found in all cells of body

Chromium

Important for glucose metabolism, metallic element

NAD

Co-enzyme, Niacin is a component, many functions need this

Sources of Vitamin C

Fresh fruit, kiwi, strawberries, red and orange peppers, citrus

Copper

Important for hemoglobin synthesis, essential trace mineral, important for growth and health

Dairy

Source of Calcium; milk, yogurt and cheese; 2-3 servings per day

Dietary sources of protein

Competel: animal based

Incomplete: Plant based

Disaccharide

Any class of sugars whose molecules are two monosaccharides, suvrose, maltose, lactose.

Disorders of protein

Celiac disease, milk protein allergy

Factors affecting cholesterol

Increased trans fats, saturated fats, decreased fiberl decreased exercise

Fats

should comprise no more than 30% of daily calories, fatty acids solid at room temperature

Fat soluble vitamins

A, E, D, K

Fatty Acids Based ON

Number of carbohydrates, degree of saturation, location of first and double bond

Types of Fiber

Insoluble, soluble

Fluoride

Important for teeth

Folic Acid Defiency

Resltsu in macrocytic anemia

Food Allergy

Medical term, immune system mediated

Food INtolerance

Reaction isn't immune mediated, digestive system, ex. lactose interolance

Food Sensitivity

General term, any body system can be involved

Biotin Function

Metabolism of fatty acids, proeins, carboydrates; maintains healthy skin, hair and nails; related to B12 and folic acid metabolism

Choline Function

Part of acetylcholin (memory transmitter; lipotropic factor: fat metabolism in liver: Lipoprotein production; component of nerve tissue/brain

Fat Function

Bone health, nerve reactions muscle contraction/relaxation, numerous enzyme By6 w

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