Common nutrients
This vitamin is considered an antioxidant
What is Vit A
If someone is deficient in Vit A they may have difficulty with this
What is driving at night or night blindness
This gland induces hunger sensation
What is the Thalmus
A ruptured appendix can result in this disorder and can be dangerous if not treated
What is peritonitis
There are_______ classes of nutrients
What are 6
Fiber is considered what type of carbohydrate
Complex
Someone with HTN will generally be given what type of diet to follow?
What is the DASH
Proteins are digested by these two enzymes in the stomach
What are HCL and Pepsin
Trypsin is in the small intestine
A weakness in the diaphragm that allows the stomach to protrude into the esophagus is known as
What is a Hiatal Hernia
This is the type of nutritional therapy a person with HTN will follow
What is the DASH
This water-soluble vitamin can be found in leafy green vegetables
Someone with high cholesterol will be given this kind of diet to follow
TLC
Bile is produced by what accessory organ
What is the liver
The build-up of bilirubin in the blood that results in a yellowish color to the sclera of the eyes and skin is better known as
What is Jaundice
Someone who is lactose intolerant lacks what enzyme
What is Lactase
These mineral are considered a major mineral
What is calcium, magnesium, potassium, chloride and sodium
This autoimmune disease attacks gluten in a diet that damages the villi.
What is Celiac disease
Bile is responsible for emulsifying?
What is Fat
This will happen when the cells of the liver are replaced with scar tissue
What is Cirrhosis
Exposing food to high temp levels to alter the chemical structure of it and thus allow someone with food allergies to eat it is known as.
What is Denaturation
This vitamin, at toxic levels, can cause kidney stones, fragile bones, and calcification of soft tissue.
What is vit D
This eating disorder is characterized by a distorted body image, self-starvation and extreme wt loss
What is Anorexia nervosa
This structure controls the passage of food from the esophagus to the stomach
What is the lower esophageal sphincter ( LES)
Which form of Hepatitis should healthcare providers be protected against
What is Hep B
The form of hepatitis may not develop symptoms until many years after exposure
What is Hep C