Guidelines and Food Labels
I've got a bad disease
Last call for alcohol
Pickles & Ice Cream
Eating Disorders
We are the world
Through the years
100
MyPlate recommends that these 2 food groups represent at least half of your plate.
What are fruits and vegetables?
100
The narrowing of arteries caused by the deposit of fatty plaques.
What is atherosclerosis?
100
The syndrome that is associated with the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy.
What is fetal alcohol syndrome?
100
The milk sugar present in breastmilk and formula.
What is lactose?
100
Eating when not physically hungry is a warning of this eating disorder.
What is binge eating?
100
This failure to achieve nutrient requirements that impairs physical and mental health.
What is malnutrition?
100
Drug-drug and drug-nutrient interactions prevent nutritional challenges for this group.
Who are the elderly?
200
The nutrient intake level that meets the needs of 98% of the population and is used to determine daily values (DV)?
What is the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance)?
200
The condition in which tumor cells migrate from one location to a distant site.
What is metastasis?
200
The metabolism of alcohol to acetaldehyde by aldehyde dehydrogenase occurs in this organ.
What is the liver?
200
Excess of this vitamin, sometimes obtained via acne medications, can cause severe fetal malformations.
What is Vitamin A?
200
Difficulty maintaining body temperature, premature osteoporosis and amenorrhea are characteristics of this eating disorder.
What is anorexia nervosa?
200
These geographic areas lack affordable and nutritious foods.
What are food deserts?
200
In the elderly, lactose intolerance is a result of a decrease in the production of this enzyme.
What is lactase?
300
The order in which ingredients are listed on a food label.
What is descending? (by mass)
300
The disease often characterized by insulin resistance.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
300
This organ is the primary site of alcohol absorption.
What is the small intestine?
300
The type of diet which requires supplementation of vitamin B12 and calcium, particularly during pregnancy.
What is a vegan diet?
300
Dental erosion and GI inflammation are often associated with this eating disorder.
What is bulimia?
300
Salt supplementation with this nutrient can prevent the formation of goiters and growth & development disorders.
What is iodide?
300
For infants, the RDA of 1.5g/kg is recommended for this nutrient.
What is protein?
400
In addition to saturated fats and trans fats, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that we reduce intake of which 2 other foods?
What are added sugars and sodium?
400
Together with exercise, intake of these 2 nutrients can reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis.
What are calcium and vitamin D?
400
The Microsomal Ethanol Oxidizing System (MEOS) is activated to metabolize large amounts of alcohol. Chronic activation of this system leads to this.
What is tolerance?
400
Folate deficiency during pregnancy can inhibit the production of red blood cells and cause this condition.
What is anemia?
400
Obsessive counting of calories and cutting food into tiny pieces is a symptom of this eating disorder.
What is anorexia nervosa.
400
Treated tap water or supplementation of this nutrient is critical to support oral health beginning at 6 months of age.
What is fluoride?
400
Nutritional choices among this age group are particularly susceptible to social pressures and peers.
Who are adolescents?
500
This term describes the healthfulness of foods-- foods that are high in this provide substantial amounts of vitamins & minerals and relatively few calories.
What is nutrient density?
500
The nondietary lifestyle choice that contributes to multiple chronic diseases including Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and diverticulosis.
What is a sedentary lifestyle?
500
Alcohol is converted to Acetyl-CoA, very little of which enters the Citric Acid Cycle. The majority of Acetyl-CoA is converted to this.
What is fat?
500
Colostrum is rich in these proteins that are critical for newborn health.
What are immunoglobulins (antibodies)?
500
Individuals with bulimia tend to have BMIs in this range.
What is normal?
500
Deficiency of this nutrient leads edema and muscle wasting.
What is protein malnutrition?
500
Decreased thirst response in the elderly and diarrhea in infancy present risks for this condition.
What is dehydration?