Diet Planning
What nutrients have an AMDR? (Hint: 5)
Carbs, Protein, Fat, O3s, and O6s
The physiological state of adipocyte hyperplasia and hypertrophy in excess of that which promotes health
Obesity
Which hormone is produced in adipocytes and acts on the hypothalamus? (Bonus: what is it's function?)
Leptin
What foods would be beneficial to reducing total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol with:
1) phytosterols
2)Soluble fiber
(Bonus: Why do these work?)
1)Any plant product, but more in whole foods
2) Oats, chia seeds, apples, bananas
Bonus: Decreases cholesterol absorption in the gut
A blood pressure of 138/92 would indicate what?
Stage 1 HTN
Which disease states have an associated FDA claim that can be listed on food packages? (Hint: 6)
Osteoporosis, Cancers, heart disease, dental caries, neural tube defects, stroke
Which comorbidities are at increased risk with obesity? (Hint: 9)
heart disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, stroke, liver and galbladder disease, respiratory problems, pregnancy risk, varicose veins,
What lifestyle modification can reduce both cortisol levels and inflammation, therefore reducing the risk of obesity?
Physical exercise
An individual with which LDL phenotype would benefit from a low fat diet?
LDL phenotype B
What are the 3 interventions that can lower BP?
Lifestyle modifications, diet, pharmacological
Which diet model encourages the consumption of meats and sweets monthly, but legumes, vegetables, olive oil, and nuts daily?
Mediterranean diet
What are the 5 criteria that when combined, make up metabolic syndrome?
Increased triglycerides, increased waist circumference, increased BG, ........
What hormone is produced in the stomach and signals hunger?
Ghrelin
Which blood lipids are composed predominantly of triglycerides?
chylomicrons and VLDL
What nutrients are increased, or encouraged, in the DASH diet?
Whole foods, calcium, potassium, magnesium, fiber
What is the limitation of the exchange list system as a diet model?
It does not ensure adequacy of all essential nutrients, but is a good meal planning tool
When should a person stop eating on the "full-o-meter"?
At 5 or 6: Comfortable, not hungry or full OR Comfortable, satisfied
Which hormone is lipogenic? (Key to adipocyte storage)
Insulin
What factors most increase the following serum values?
1) LDL
2) HDL
1) Saturated fat intake (Bad)
2)Exercise (Good)
How does the renin-angiotensin hormone system work?
(Variable answers)
Which nutrient is better absorbed with the presence of Vitamin C?
Iron (Review nutrient absorption changes from this topic)
True or false: An individual can have sufficient lean body mass and excess adipose tissue?
True
Which 2 hormones decrease with age and have an effect on LBM?
Estrogen and testosterone
Which hormone has a protective effect against cardiovascular disease, which helps maintain appropriate triglyceride and cholesterol levels?
Estrogen
Which organ systems play a role in regulating BP and why?