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Minerals
Vitamins
Evolution of Diet
Food Safety
Miscellaneous
100
Where is sodium found?
Salt and processed foods
100
Primary function of Vitamin D
Absorbtion of calcium and phosphorus
100
What effects did agriculture have on the human population
More food led to more people, more people led to population growth
100
How should you properly defrost frozen food?
In the refrigerator
100
How should you cook food properly to avoid contamination?
Cook through completely, do not eat undercooked or raw meat or seafood
200
Name one of three effects dehydration has on the body
Physical performance, mental performance, or salivary gland function
200
In what food source can you find Vitamin A?
Carrots
200
Describe phase 1 of from the history of the human diet
- 1.5 million years ago - Unprocessed plant food led to processed food (cooking and storage) - Scavenging for meat
200
What is the proper precaution to ensure protection against contamination?
Wash hands and clean all cutting surfaces
200
What temperature should you store foods in to keep them cold?
Refrigerator temp of 40 F and freezer temp of 0 F
300
What is the importance of water in the body?
Water acts as a medium for chemical reactions, participates in energy formation, regulates nutrients & waste products
300
Where do water-soluble vitamins absorb?
Directly into the bloodstream
300
Describe phase 2 of the history of the human diet
- 700,000 years ago - hunting of larger animals - hunting in groups
300
There are six microbes, name two and list the source where they come from
Bacteria: meat products Parasites: Raw, uncooked pork or wild game
300
List some common sources of fluid loss
Skin (.9 L) Lungs (.35 L) Feces (.15 L) Urine (1.4 L)
400
List all three major minerals
Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and chloride), in bone (calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium), and in protein (sulfur)
400
What is Biotin's primary function?
Cell proliferation, gene silencing, and DNA repair
400
Describe phase 3 of the history of the human diet
- 10,000 years ago - modern climate, vegetation, and fauna - disappearance of larger species - shift from collection to production
400
What are some factors that affect microbial growth?
Warm, moist, protein-rich, neutral pH environments
400
At what percentage of water loss can be fatal?
20%
500
List 5 of the 10 trace minerals
Iron, copper, iodine, manganese, fluoride,
500
What is Vitamin K's deficiency symptom?
Hemorrhaging
500
List some of the main differences in the evolution of the food diet (percentages of food groups)
Carbohydrates: Ancient 35% vs. modern 50% Added Sugars: Ancient 2.5% vs. modern 15% Fruits and Veggies: Ancient 50% vs. modern 16%
500
State a potential benefit of bacteria
Prevent or manage diarrhea, lactose intolerance, yeast infection, inflammatory bowel disease
500
Dehydration can lead to the increased risk of:
Urinary tract infection & stones Constipation Heart disease Kidney dysfunction Hypertension