General Nutrition
The BLANK produces bile, a chemical needed for the emulsification of fat
liver (BONUS- what is the function of the gallbladder?)
This mineral is commonly added to table salt and is important in the production of thyroid hormones
iodine
Vitamins A, C, and E are examples of what?
antioxidants
Name two concrete ways in which it is possible to challenge the ED around this time of year
- Go to the store and purchase a portion of candy you feel most comfortable with (consider full bags versus smaller boxes)
- Purchase candy to give out to others to have exposure of keeping candy in the house leading up to Halloween
Name 2 functions of water in the body
Cushion for organs, lubrication (joints, eye balls etc), temperature regulation, environment for chemical reactions, carries waste out of the body
Name 2 electrolytes found in the body
sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride
Non-meat sources of iron are not as easily absorbed in the body. What types of foods can help aid absorption
Vitamin C containing foods (citrus, dark leafy greens, broccoli, strawberries)
Scurvy is associated with this vitamin deficiency
vitamin C
Name a macronutrient and micronutrient provided by chocolate
Carbs, fat, calcium, potassium
What are the two main sources from which people intake water?
fluids and food
Name 2 common nutritional deficiencies associated with alcohol
vitamin B1 (thiamine), folic acid, vitamin B6
Name the mineral that plays an important role in fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contraction
sodium
What vitamin aids the absorption and utilization of Calcium (hint: milk products are commonly fortified with it)
Vitamin D
Name two ways our bodies benefit from candy intake
Normalizing the experience/ decreasing binging urges as time goes on, provide easy to use energy
50-80%
True or false: Cholesterol levels are mainly determined by dietary intake
False
Along with Calcium, what other minerals are major components of bones
Phosphorous and magnesium
This vitamin is found in green leafy vegetables and promotes blood clotting and bone strength
vitamin K
Dark chocolate is rich in ______, which helps to remove damaging agents from the body
antioxidants
List the 4 different ways that the body loses water
urine, perspiration, breath, feces
A sterol made by the body and obtained from eating animal products; plant products do not contain ________.
cholesterol
Name 3 functions of magnesium
Regulating blood pressure, controlling muscle contraction and blood clotting, transportation through cell membranes, facilitates enzyme reactions, energy metabolism, making protein, fat, and nucleic acids, preventing cavities
Deficiency of this B vitamin can lead to Beriberi, muscle weakness, decreased deep tendon reflexes, edema, enlarged heart
vitamin B1 (thiamine)
True or false: Sugar is considered to be something with the capacity to be addictive
False!
List 3 symptoms of dehydration