Diabetes
Lack of insulin, caused by autoimmune or idiopathic destruction of beta cells is a characteristic of which type of diabetes?
Type 1 DM
greek yogurt, salmon filet, black beans, vegetables
Name 3 things that a cancer fighting diet would have (Nutrients or compounds that are cancer preventative or fighting)
fiber, lean protein, plants, fruits and vegetables, phytochemicals, etc.
Name 3 nutrients that if deficient can cause anemia.
iron, B6, B12, folate. Also copper, zinc, cobalt, but much less common
Which grains/foods containing gluten?
wheat, barley, rye
Name 3 Risk factors of Type 2 DM
Obesity, sedentary, dyslipidemia, family Hx, personal Hx of gestational diabetes, etc.
What part of the plant is responsible for its color, aroma, and flavor?
Phytochemicals
What are the 4 steps of carcinogenesis in order?
initiation, promotion, progression, metastasis
What is the storage form of iron in the liver?
Ferritin protein
Food allergies are triggered by what type of molecule within a food?
protein antigen
This disrupted pathophysiology term refers to the state of hyperinsulinemia with hyperglycemia, resulting in abnormal fat distribution, dyslipidemia, and eventually destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
What do we call food with live cultures, or fermented foods, or supplements with beneficial bacteria?
Probiotics
Which nutrient is well known to reduce the risk for colon cancer?
fiber
Name 3 nutrients/compounds that will bind and/or block the absorption of other nutrients.
Calcium, fiber, oxalates, phytates, etc.
T helper cells
What is the name for rapidly changing hypoglycemia followed by hyperglycemia from excessive insulin that secretion of counter acting hormones.
Somogyi effect
Name 3 categories of phytochemicals we talked about
flavonols, terpenes, polyphenols, thiols, phytosterols
Which food preparation method may increase your risk of cancer?
Bonus: Why?
Grilling; the production of polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons and heterocyclic amines
Which 2 nutrients are found mainly in animal products and may be especially problematic for people who are vegan?
Hint: Iron does not count.
B12 and Zinc
What makes antibodies?
B cells
What is the standard serving of carbohydrates used for meal planning and therapeutic insulin dosing?
15 grams
Which phytochemicals function in phase 2 liver detoxification conjugation reactions, and are found in cruciferous vegetables?
Sulfur containing phytochemicals or thiols
The idea that cancer risk can increase over time as a result of multiple exposures/changes to DNA replication is a concept of which field of study?
Epigenetics
What is 1 long-term complication of hemochromatosis?
organ damage- eyesight, kidneys, gallbladder, liver, etc.
What is the disease state characterized by rapid onset of pruritis or angioedema involving the lips, tongue, throat, and palate after eating fresh fruits of vegetables in patients with pollen allergy?
Oral allergy syndrome