BIOD121

Digestion process of transforming food into basic nutrients that can be absorbed and used by the body Without the process, the nutrients we initially consume in food would be useless: digestion Before food even enters the mouth, a cascade of events involving the nervous system and a variety of ...

Keys to a healthy pregnancy 1) adequate vitamins and minerals 2) healthy body weight 3) controlling health conditions 4) avoid teratogens Teratogens Compounds that can increase the risk of a birth defect. Examples of teratogens: 1) Tobacco: miscarriage, stillbirth, LBW, preterm 2) Alcohol: ...

An adequate intake of vitamins and minerals several ______________ prior to conception, as well as throughout the pregnancy, is strongly recommended for those trying to conceive. months A healthy body weight, properly controlling existing health conditions. and the avoidance of _______________...

which person is at a greater risk for health issues related to being overweight or obese? Janet has a BMI of 28 and a waist to hip ratio of 0.95. Fred has a BMI of 28.9 and a waist to hip ratio of 0.78. Janet. Both have a BMI that indicates being overweight, but Janet has a more at-risk waist to...

Energy balance a state when one's energy intake is equivalent to the amount of energy expended Energy in equals energy out (calories consumed is burned through basic body functions + exercise energy balance positive energy balance occurs if more calories (energy) are consumed than expended ex...

What is the difference between hunger and appetite? Hunger: the internal drive to find and eat food; related to negative sensations caused by lack of food Appetite: external drive that encourages us to find and eat food; related to pleasurable sensations involved with eating food we enjoy List ...

Name at least 2 examples of when negative energy balance occurs. Your Answer: when you are consuming less energy than you are expending, ie when diet/exercising to lose weight, when in a sick or diseased state, someone with an eating disorder During illness or trauma that affects appetite or i...

essential vitamins 13 vitamins that animal cells need but can't synthesize found in both plant and animal sources vitamins produced by the body vitamin K and biotin (gut flora) vitamin D (skin) vitamin A (from beta carotene) niacin (tryptophan) two criteria for vitamins 1. must be consumed...

benefits of exercise increased utilization of fat for muscle fuel, increased cardiovascular function, reduced stress, lower blood pressure, weight loss/control, reduced risk of certain cancers, improved sleep, improved immune function, improved blood glucose control, slowing of the aging proces...

If a fudge brownie has 9 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and 12 grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie? 9 grams of carbohydrates x 4 = 36 kcal 1 gram of protein x 4 = 4 kcal 12 grams of fat x 9 = 108 kcal total = 148 kcal If you ate the fudge brownie, you would consume 1...

Fred is a 56 year old, single male. He is employed in sales and spends a great portion of his day either behind his desk making calls or in his car. Fred has a base salary but depends on sales for commission. He has a limited income and attempts to use finances wisely. Due to his schedule, he ...

We will continue to evaluate Fred and his health in this second case study. From the first case study: Fred is a 56 year old, single male. He is employed in sales and spends a great portion of his day either behind his desk making calls or in his car. Fred Downloaded by Peterson () lOMoARcPS...

True or false, explain why it is false. Vitamins help to regulate and support a variety of processes including digestive processes, absorption and being an energy source. Your Answer: False vitamins are key component of metabolism but are the source of energy False, Vitamins help to regulate ...

which type of diffusion can move substances down concentration gradients utilizing a transporter Active transport postive diffusion osmosis correct facilitated diffussion