Enzymes and Hormones
Lactase deficiency can result in bloating and diarrhea because this nutrient is not properly digested.
Lactose
This organ mechanically and chemically digests food using muscular contractions and gastric juices.
Stomach
A product contains 22% Daily Value of sodium. Based on label-reading guidelines, this amount is considered:__
High
This chronic disease is characterized by consistently elevated blood pressure.
Hypertension
This molecule is known as the body's immediate source of usable energy.
ATP
This hormone is released by the pancreas when blood glucose levels rise after a meal.
Insulin
Most digestion and nutrient absorption occur in this organ.
Small intestine
Name two strategies that support mindful eating.
eating slowly, minimizing distractions, paying attention to hunger and fullness cues, savoring food
Smoking, physical inactivity, and excess body weight are examples of these.
Modifiable risk factors
This process refers to an increase in muscle size resulting from resistance training.
Hypertrophy
Lingual lipase
This organ produces cholesterol.
Liver
This meal planning principle focuses on consuming appropriate proportions of foods so that no nutrient is over- or under-consumed.
Balance
This evidence-based eating pattern was specifically developed to help lower blood pressure.
DASH diet
The minimum amount of weekly physical activity recommended in the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines.
150 minutes
This is responsible for uncoiling protein chains so that enzymes can attack the bonds more efficiently
Hydrochloric acid
The pyloric sphincter connects these 2 organs together
Stomach and small intestine
A meal consists of fries, chicken nuggets, and a soft drink. Using Canada’s Food Guide plate model, explain how to modify this meal to make it balanced.
Replace or reduce fried foods, add vegetables or salad, include a healthier protein source, and replace soda with water?
Name one dietary recommendation for Type 2 Diabetes
Increase fiber intake, choose low GI foods, limit added sugar intake
This nutrition strategy involves increasing carbohydrate intake before an endurance event to maximize glycogen stores.
Carbohydrate loading
Name the 3 enzymes that break down the 3 disaccharides
Lactase, maltase, sucrase
A patient has their gallbladder removed. Digestion of this nutrient may be less efficient immediately after surgery.
Fats
Eating green fruits and vegetables every day provides this nutrient important for vision, immunity, and cell growth. Orange vegetables eaten a few times a week provide this nutrient which is important for eye health and immune function.
Folate, vitamin A
This is considered a normal blood pressure reading in healthy adults.
120/80 mmHg
This process speeds up during recovery after exercise, helping repair and build muscle tissue.
Protein synthesis