Hun 1201 Final Exam
What is nutrition? - ANS-the science that studies food
Why is nutrition important? - ANS-proper nutrition supports wellness and prevents
diseases
Organic v. inorganic - ANS-organic: contain carbon and hydrogen
ex) carb, lipids, proteins, vitamins
inorganic: do not contain carbon and hydrogen
ex) minerals, water
macro v. micro - ANS-macro: required in relatively large amounts (carbs, lipids, proteins)
micro: Small amounts, organic compounds that regulate body processes (vitamins)
fat v. water soluble vitamins - ANS-Fat: a,d,e,k. Stored in body.
Water: C, B complex vitamins. not stored in body
energy yielding nutrients-kcal/g for each - ANS-Carbs and proteins: 4kcal/gram
LIpids: 9kcal/gram
Alcohol: 7kcal/gram
DRI's apply to which population? - ANS-Healthy people only
EAR - ANS-Estimated average requirement. Avg daily intake level of a nutrient to meet
the needs of half the heathy people
RDA - ANS-recommended dietary allowance. Avg daily nutrient intake level that meets
the needs of 97-98%of healthy people
AI - ANS-adequate intake. recommended avg daily nutrient intake level
UL - ANS-tolerable upper intake level. highest avg daily nutrient intake level likely to
pose no risk of adverse health effects
EER - ANS-Estimated energy requirement. Avg dietary energy intake to maintain
energy balance in a healthy adult.
, AMDR - ANS-Acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges. Ranges of energy intakes
from macronutrients that are associated with reduced risk of chronic disease
What are the useful tools for designing a healthful diet? - ANS-Food labels, 2010 dietary
guidelines for americans, usda food patterns: myplate
Nutrient density - ANS-Foods and beverages that supply the most nutrients for the least
amount of calories
What are the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate? -
ANS-Balance calories to maintain weight, consume fewer foods of concern, consume
more healthful foods and nutrients, follow healthy eating patterns
Chronic disease - ANS-cancer and cardiovascular disease
How to evaluate if a person's body weight is healthful? - ANS-BMI, measuring body
composition, assessing the pattern of fat distribution
What are the components of energy expenditure? - ANS-Basal metabolic rate, Thermic
effect of food (5-10%), energy cost of physical activity (15-30%)
Female Athlete Triad - ANS-low energy availability, amenorrhea, osteoporosis.
Excessive dieting or weight loss, excessive exercise, stress fractures, self esteem
dictated by body weight
Anorexia - ANS-Restrictive eating, intense fear of gaining weight. Amenorrhea.
bulimia - ANS-Binge eating followed by purging. Chronically inflamed and sore throat.
Swollen glands in neck
night eating - ANS-Not hungry during the day but eat in the evening and night.
Depressed mood and insomnia. eating disorder, mood disorder, sleep disorder.
binging - ANS-After stressful events. Not followed by purging.
What are the problems associated with alcohol abuse? - ANS-Craving, loss of control,
physical dependence, tolerance, reduced brain function, alc poisoning. Fatty
liver(reversible), hepatitis, cirrhosis, increased risk of chronic disease.
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