Nutrition Definitions
The ratio of CO2 to O2
Respiratory Quotient
This particular diet has increased MUFA content compared to the saturated fat content that is associated with decreased plasma cholesterol, LDL-C and increased HDL-C
Mediterranean Diet
This particular carbohydrate is strongly linked to obesity
High Fructose Corn Syrup
This is a major intracellular cation
Potassium
Increase in the level of this element can increase the blood pressure
Sodium
Protein involved in iron transport
Transferrin
The average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97% to 98%) individuals in a life stage and gender group.
Recommended Daily Allowance
The proteins from which source need to be combined in such a way that the result is equivalent in nutritional value, especially with regards to providing essential amino acids
Plant Sources
The condition where the child has no reduction in calories but is deprived of protein and exhibits edema with a swollen belly and lower legs.
Kwarshiorkor
This is the most abundant mineral in the body with 98% being found in bones
Calcium
Osteoporosis is caused by the deficiency of this mineral
Calcium
Ionic form of iron that is absorbed at the intestine
Fe2+ (Ferrous)
The energy expended by an individual in a resting, postabsorptive state
Resting Metabolic Rate
This score is used as the standard by which the protein quality is evaluated
Protein Digestibility–Corrected Amino Acid Score
A type of fat that reduces the risk of incidence of cardiovascular disease
Unsaturated Fatty acids (MUFA and /or PUFA)
This mineral is important in the synthesis of Thyroid hormones
Iodine
Deficiency of Iron leads to this disorder
Anemia
Active form of Vitamin D that increases ca levels
Calcitriol
The Acceptable macronutrient distribution range of this macronutrient is 45- 65%
Carbohydrates
A measure that combines the Quality and Quantity of carbohydrates in a specific food or meal to provide a comprehensive assessment of how the meal affects the blood sugar
Glycemic Load
These constitute sugar that is mentioned on nutrition Fact label
Mono and disaccharides
This element is required for stomach acid production
Chloride
Deficiency of this hormone that regulates iron leads to this condition
Hepcidin
This hormone increases serum calcium level
Parathyroid hormone
For this process, the energy requirement can vary from 30 to >100% more calories above the Resting metabolic rate
Physical Activity
When someone is experiencing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), it's generally best to provide the person with the food that has _____________ GI.
High
% DV for saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium are based on their recommended __________ daily intake.
Maximum
This element is involved in energy metabolism
Phosphorus
The deposition of this element in the body leads to Kayser-Fleischer rings in Wilson Disease
Copper
Iron storage protein in Macrophages
Hemosiderin