Biochemistry
This is the oxidation of glucose to pyruvate.
What is glycolysis?
During metabolism carbohydrates are broken down into _____ and stored as _____ when not used.
What is glucose and glycogen?
The only nutrients that do not provide energy.
What are vitamins and minerals?
Vitamin B12 is secreted here.
What is the stomach?
This set of guidelines are intended to assess nutrient adequacy or planning intakes of population groups and not individuals.
What is Estimated average requirements (EAR)?
These amino acids are made by the body.
What are nonessential amino acids?
The primary function of this is to provide sustained energy to the body.
What are complex carbohydrates?
This vitamin plays a crucial role in DNA synthesis and can help prevent neural tube defects during pregnancy.
What is folate (B9)?
This particular enzyme is needed to break down proteins in the mouth.
What is trypsin?
These can be recommended to patients that are unintentionally losing weight or who may have higher nutritional needs due to aging or cancer.
What are protein shakes (nutritional supplement powder)?
This compound helps prevent tooth decay by inhibiting the growth of Streptococcus mutans.
What is xylitol?
This type of fat is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases
What is trans fat?
A deficiency in which B vitamin can result in pernicious anemia.
What is Vitamin B12
Most vitamins are absorbed here.
What is the small intestines?
This disease state is commonly associated with high consumption of processed foods that are high in added sugar.
What is diabetes mellitus?
This is considered a good fat source that can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health.
What is a monounsaturated fatty acid?
These types of fats are considered the healthiest for heart health.
What are polyunsaturated fats?
Patients with periodontal disease should be encouraged to eat foods rich in this vitamin and it is also known to help with the absorption of iron.
What is vitamin C?
These act as food for human microflora in order to improve the balance of microorganisms.
What are prebiotics?
This nutrient is important in reducing the risk heart disease in menopausal- aged women.
What is Omega-3 fatty acids?
This organ plays a major role in regulating the quantities of nutrients within the bloodstream.
What is the liver?
The body needs at least ___ to ___ grams of carbohydrates a day to spare body proteins and prevent ketosis.
What is 50 to 100?
A patient that presents with angular cheilosis, recurrent apthous ulcers, and erythematous mucositis could have a vitamin deficient and this disease state.
What is megaloblastic anemia (vit B12 deficiency)?
This organ does the majority of the chemical digestion of proteins.
What is the stomach?
Your patient is low in phosphorus per her last visit with her doctor, you would recommend this food group/ item to help her increase her intake of this mineral.
What is animal protein?