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What diet helps lower blood pressure by decreasing fat and sodium intake?
DASH diet
What type of diabetes is associated with poor lifestyle choices?
Type 2
What nutrient is used to make ketones?
Fat
What organ secretes the most digestive enzymes?
What nutrient should be included when infants start eating solid foods?
Iron
What mineral is abundant in our blood?
Iron
What are the two different types of iron?
Constipation, diverticulitis, and high cholesterol are results of low intake of ___?
fiber
high intakes of fat and red meat are associated with what condition?
Cardiovascular disease
What is the body's energy currency?
ATP
What is the best indicator on a child's nutrition status?
growth
If someone has fruity smelling breath, what could they be experiencing?
Ketosis
What are the 9 food allergens?
wheat, milk, eggs, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, sesame
Lactose intolerance is caused by what?
What organ metabolizes alcohol?
Liver
What two pathways metabolize alcohol?
What are the responsibilities of the parent and child when feeding the child?
Parent: when/where/what
Child: if/how much
Heartburn is a malfunction of what sphincter?
Esophageal
What are complementary proteins?
Pairing proteins to make a complete set of essential amino acids
What vitamin increases non heme iron absorption?
Vitamin C
What two nutrients maintain water balance?
Sodium and Potassium
What is protein primarily used for in athletes?
tissue repair and synthesis of new muscle
What vitamin is associated with the skin and eyes?
Vitamin A
What types of fat lead to an increase in LDL?
Trans and saturated fats
What hormone picks up glucose out of the blood and delivers it to the cells?
Insulin
When should an infant start solid foods?
6 months
Should they only eat solid foods at this age?
At what age does metabolism and lean body mass start to decline?
30 years old