Amino WHAT?
This macronutrient aids in blood clotting, helps build antibodies to fight infection, builds the structure of our muscles, and assists in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.
What is a protein?
This micronutrient does not provide energy/calories but is important for body temperature control, cushioning the joins of a runner, filtering our kidneys, dissolving glucose or amino acids, and is present in the beginning of human life.
What is water/roles of water?
These two vitamins, when consumed, are absorb directly into the blood, excreted in the urine, and are essential to the diet.
What are vitamins B & C (water soluble vitamins)?
This mineral is overconsumed in the U.S.
What is sodium?
There are three classifications of lipids, which lipid is the chief form of fats?
Triglycerides
(Three triglycerides, phospholipids, & sterols= chief storage of energy)
When an egg is fried the heat unfolds and uncoils the protein leading to the egg to become firm. This process can also improve the ability of the body to digest proteins.
What is denaturation of proteins?
A water imbalance that can lead to dangerous dilution of body fluids causing headaches, seizures, and death.
What is water intoxication?
While excessive intake of vitamin E can increase the risk for hemorrhaging, this vitamin can increase the risk for clotting.
What is vitamin K?
An excess or deficiency in this mineral can lead to cardiac dysrhythmias. It is also used in heart surgery to make the heart stop.
What is potassium?
Which food will elevate blood cholesterol levels?
a. oranges
b. lettuce
c. carrots
d. butter
D. Butter
A client weighing 50 kg is recommended to have this much protein intake.
What is 40 grams?
50x0.8=40
*Multiple weight in kilograms (KG) by 0.8 to obtain the DRI for protein ( 0.8g/kg)
A client with mild dehydration can present with these S/S.
What is thirst, headache, weight loss, dry mucous membranes, impaired kidney function, weak, rapid heart rate.... p. 275
*differentiate mild vs severe dehydration
A sore throat, skin rash, or cracks in the corners of the mouth can occur with a deficiency in this vitamin.
What is riboflavin?
This mineral is needed for blood clotting, maintenance of blood pressure, nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and activation of many cellular enzymes.
What is Calcium?
True or False? Low levels of LDL cholesterol is most desirable
True.
a. Low LDL (transports cholesterol and other lipids to tissues for use- left over after very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) have donated to the cells- result in development of atherosclerosis)
b. High density lipoproteins (HDL)- because they pick up cholesterol from the body cells and carry to the liver for disposal [Healthy]
Growing children have this type of nitrogen balance.
What is positive nitrogen balance.
Minerals can help regulate water movement across cells and body tissues. Would a higher concentration of minerals attract water or repel water?
Higher concentration of minerals will attract water.
Think of salt (mineral)- salt attracts water....same with sugar
Vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk for Rickets, while an EXCESS of this vitamin can decrease the risk of spina Bifida.
What is folate?
Insufficient dietary intake of calcium, vitamin D, or decreased weight bearing activity can lead to this disorder.
What is osteoporosis?
If the fat in a container is solid at room temperature, what type of fat is it?
a. saturated fat
b. unsaturated fat
c. monounsaturated fat
d. polyunsaturated fat
A. saturated fat
Recommend reviewing examples and being able to differentiate between saturated fats and unsaturated fats.
Which is better for your health?
These two complications can occur with an overconsumption of protein in the diet.
What is impaired kidney function and increased risk of cancer or heart disease IF HIGH RED MEATS OR PROCESSED MEATS
This organ communicates with the kidneys to tell them to shift water in the case of dehydration
What is the pituitary gland?
Carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkin are all rich in this antioxidant and contribute to dietary intake of vitamin A.
Beta-Carotene
Too much calcium will have an inverted relationship with this mineral, meaning a deficit.
What is phosphorus?
Which of the following is a characteristics of fat in the human body?
a. Aids in digestion in the small intestine
b. Cushions the internal organs from physical shock
c. Carries the water-soluble nutrients
d. Provides all of the energy for the body
b. Cushions the internal organs from physical shock