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Nutrition
Exam 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is another name for Vitamin A? | Retinol |
| Food sources for Vitamin A are what? | Foods derived from animal products, fish liver oils, liver, egg yolk, butter and creams |
| Food sources for Beta-Carotene are? | dark green leafy veggies; collard greens, kale, and spinach. dark orange; carrots, sweet potatoes, yams, pumpkins, melon, and apricots. |
| A natural source of vitamin D is | Fish oil |
| What is required for the synthesis of vitamin D to occur? | "Calcitriol" which is the activated hormone form of vitamin D |
| What would cause inadequate Vitamin D circulating in the blood? | lack of sun exposure |
| Examples of foods that are fortified with Vitamin D are? | Milk, butter, margarine, soy, rice milk products. |
| Another name for Vitamin E is? | Tocopherol |
| Food sources for Vitamin E are? | Vegetable oils(wheat germ, soybean, safflower) nuts, seeds and fortified cereals |
| Food sources for Vitamin K are? | green leafy, spinach, collard greens, and kale |
| What are the signs of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) deficiency? What type of people are more susceptible? | Signs are: tissue bleeding, easy bruising, bleeding gums, tooth loss, poor wound healing, scurvy "Smokers are more susceptible" |
| Food sources for Vitamin C | citrus fruits, bell peppers, kiwis, berries, broccoli, tomato juice |
| What is another name for Vitamin B? | Thiamin |
| When would an increase of Thiamin intake be necessary? | During pregnancy, lactation, and diseases/conditions that accelerate metabolism, such as fever |
| What is another name for Vitamin B3? | Niacin |
| What is are good sources of foods for Vitamin B3/niacin? | meat, poultry, fish, enriched and whole grain bread, bread products, and ready to eat cereals, peanuts |
| What are good sources of Folate? | (found in plants and animals) green leafy veggies, orange juice, legumes, chicken livers |
| In what types of foods can Phytochemicals be found? | Foods derived from animals and those that have been processed and refined. Consuming colorful variety of fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts. |
| What two minerals are involved in bone formation? | Calcium and Phosphorus |
| What food sources are good for calcium and phosphorus? | milk, milk products |
| What factors play an important role in causing osteoporosis? | Calcium deficiency, lack of physical activity, and side effects of medications |
| Good sources of Calcium are | milk products, yogurt, cheese, ice cream |
| 3 metabolic processes that Phosphorus plays a role in are | Bone and tooth formation Energy Metabolism Acid Base Balance |
| What types of foods are rich in phosphorus? | high protein foods, milk products, meat, fish, and eggs |
| What types of food does sodium content far exceed the recommended intake ranges? | processed foods |
| What type of situation can lead to potassium deficiency (Hypokalemia)? | prolonged vomiting/diarrhea malnutrition surgery |
| Potassium foods sources are? | Unprocessed foods, fruits(oranges/bananas), vegetables, fish, whole grains, legumes, seeds and milk products. |
| What can decrease potassium levels in foods? | when fruits or veggies are boiled or blanced |
| What is the trace element iron needed in the body for? | |
| What needs to be consumed to enhance the absorption of nonheme iron? | When iron is taken with Vitamin C |
| What is the function of iodine? | synthesized by the thyroid gland and that helps to control the basal metabolic rate. |
| What is the most reliable source of iodine in U.S. diets? | Iodized table salt |
| Food sources for selenium are | Pork, turkey, lamb, chicken, and organ meats, brazil nuts |
| What type of people have a higher body water content? | Individuals with psychiatric disorders such as polydipsia |
| What are the 2 main types of particles that control water balance in the body? What is their effect on water? | electrolytes and plasma proteins |
| What type of molecules are involved in COP? | Plasma proteins and cellular proteins |
| What is needed for osmosis to occur? | diffusion |
| What substances can pass through capillary membranes? | Water and nutrients |
| What is the treatment for a child that has persistent vomiting or prolonged diarrhea? | oral rehydration therapy |
| Mary wants to increase her intake of foods rich in B-carotene. Which of the following foods would be the best source? Whole-wheat bread, Spinach, Scrambled egg, or wheat germ. | Spinach |
| Vitamin D deficiency is more common in people who have darker skin and live at? | higher latitudes |
| The best menu choice for a patient with a severe wound who need adequate vitamin C to help promote healing would be? | Stuffed green pepper |
| Dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death characterize toxic symptoms associated with | Pellagra |
| A deficiency disease caused by a lack of dietary Niacin(Vitamin B3) and an inadequate amount of protein that contains amino acid tryptophan is called | Pellagra |
| Megaloblastic anemia is associated with | Folate deficiency |
| What is an essential part of the antioxidant enzyme? | Selenium |
| It would be beneficial for a 65 yr old woman to consume foods with calcium that are well absorbed such as | yogurt |
| Phosphorus functions in metabolic processes to maintain health by | Capturing energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate |
| A patient with high blood pressure is recommended to reduce sodium intake in the diet. a food choice that should be limited is | Olive and feta cheese salad |
| Hypothyroidism is characterized by | Thin course hair, weight gain, poor cold tolerance |
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