Nutrition 1020 Final Exam

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Numbers of double bonds in unsaturated & saturated fats

0
Characteristics of cholesterol
- It is found in abundance in tropical fats such as palm oil
- It is a precursor for bile and vitamin D synthesis
- It is absorbed directly into the blood
- It is not formed in the body when provided by the diet
Characteristics of saturated fats
- Solid at room temp; unlike cooking oil
- Found mostly in animals; unhealthy
- No double bonds between carbons
Source of monounsaturated fats
- Veggie oils
- Nuts
- Fruits
- Seeds
- Fish
Source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Salmon
- Flax seeds
- Walnuts
Functions of fat

Provide energy
Protein components

Amino acids
Protein chemical make-up
- Hydrogen
- Carbon
- Nitrogen
- Oxygen
- Sulfur
Number of amino acids in body

20
What an essential amino acid is

Amino acids that cannot b synthesized by humans in sufficient amounts or at all & therefore must be included in the diet
What a high-quality protein is

Dietary proteins that contain ample amounts of all nine essential amino acids
What a low-quality protein is

Dietary proteins that are low in or lack one or more essential amino acids.
Where excess protein per kilogram
Types of vegetarians
- Vegan
- Fruitarian
- Lactovergetarian
- Lactoovovegetarian
Definition of basal metabolism

Minimal amount of calories the body uses to support itself in a fasting state when resting
Components of total energy expenditure
- Resting metabolic rate (RMR) or basal metabolic rate (BMR), which equals sleeping metabolic rate (SMR) and arousal.
- The thermogenic effect of food.
- Exercise, or daily physical activity and spontaneous physical activity (SPA).
Formula for calculating BMI
- body weight (in kilograms)
- height(2) (in meters)
Ways to determine body fat
- Underwater weighing
- Air displacement
- Bio-electrical impedance
Popular diets gain people by what type of statements

Quackery
Characteristics of a bad diet
- Adequacy-enough of each type of food
- Balance-not too much of any type of food
- Calorie control-not too many or too few calories
- Moderation-not too much fat, salt, or sugar
- Variety-as many different foods as possible
Ranges for determining obesity in men & women (fat %)
- Men: 25%
- Women: 35%
Amount of calories a person has to lower to lose one pound of fat

500 kcal per day
% of protein that the RDA says a person should get from their diet

10-35%
How does vitamin C contributes to bone health

Maintains healthy bone mass
The mineral that gives hardness to teeth

Calcium
Problems caused by magnesium deficiency
- Weakness
- Muscle pain
- Poor heart function
Primary function of magnesium
- Bone formation
- Aids enzyme function
- Aids nerve & heart function
The vitamin that is considered both a vitamin & a hormone

Vitamin C
Problems with exceeding the UL of phosphorus

Impairs bone health in people w/ Kidney failure
Most nutrient dense calcium food source
- Dairy products
- Canned fish
- Leafy veggies
- Tofu
Bone mass is depleted by what habits & substances

Caffeine
The age that bone loss begins in women

30 & older
Most prevalent nutrient deficiency in the world

Iron
The nutrient causes of pernicious anemia

Vitamin B-12
The substance that oxygen combines with Red Blood Cells

Hemoglobin
The folate form found in supplements & enriched cereals

Folic Acid
Some niacin is formed in the body from what compound

Amino acid, Tryptophan
Niacin prevents what disease

Pellagra
Nutrient dense food source for thiamin
- Sunflower seeds
- Pork
- Whole grains
- Dried beans
- Peas
The vitamin that helps blood clotting

Vitamin K

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Nutrition 1020 Final Exam

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NUTR 1020 : final exam

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