Nutrition Basics
This is the number of essential nutrients a person must have to function properly
What is 6
What are Carbs
Body structure, height/weight and ratio of fat to lean muscle are all components of what
Having a healthy weight
This stimulant is found naturally but also in high concentrations in many drinks we consume
What is caffeine
This is used for people who need to regulate their amount of food due to a metabolic issue.
What is a therapeutic diet
All nutrients are utilized in the body by absorption, metabolism and by this method.
What is digestion
This nutrient is made up of over 20 different amino acids
What is Protein
This calculation measures weight in relation to height and is correlated with body fat
What is BMI
Caffeine stimulates the brain by blocking binding sites for this chemical in the brain that is responsible for sleep
What is Adenosine
This patient would benefit from a low cholesterol diet
A patient with CV Disease
This nutrient is used as an immediate form of energy in the body
What are Carbohydrates
Once the first 2 nutrients have been depleted, this nutrient is the last to be used as fuel for the body
What are proteins
Individuals with a BMI over 30 are classified as this
What is obese
We can call Caffeine and some people this name who are afraid of water.
What is hydrophobic
Nutritionally inadequate
These nutrients include calcium, phosphorus, sodium and potassium
What are minerals
What are Fats
BMI/BF% charts may be wrong when used as the only method to determine a persons ideal body comp due to this reason.
What is muscle weighs more than fat therefore skewing the numbers.
What is rhabdomyolysis
When a person has inadequate calcium/phosphorus intake, this condition may occur
What is osteoporosis
This type of lipid takes cholesterol back to the liver and prevents plaque from building up on the arterial walls
What are HDL's
You can find this nutrient in milk, beans and cheese but also in salmon
What is protein
When my energy intake is more than my expenditure, this will happen to my body.
What is gain weight
Caffeine can help the lungs with this condition
What is asthma
Illness, obesity, dull hair/eyes and anemia are all signs of what
What is poor nutrition