What are phytochemicals - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the products of the secondary metabolism in plants? A) Terpenoids B) Phenolic agents C) Primary metabolites D) Secondary metabolites E) Nutraceuticals - D The content of phytochemicals in plants are variable usually increased in response to environment stress. True or False - True The Dietary Supplement & Health Education Act of 1994 allows nutraceuticals to be sold as dietary supplements w/o FDA approval as long as they are mentioned: A) it is not intended to diagnose, cure,...

What are essential nutrients? correct answer: biological function Recent surveys indicate that the most commonly purchased foods in America are correct answer: cereal, bottled water What are the three nutrition-related diseases that are leading causes of death in the United States? correct answer: heart disease, cancer, stroke What are the nutrients that can directly supply energy for human use? correct answer: lipids, proteins, carbs What substances, present in fruits and vegeta...

__________ is the study between nutrients, body's function, and health CORRECT ANSWER nutrition __________ is a substance the body requires for energy, regulation of body processes, and structure CORRECT ANSWER nutrient what is an essential nutrient? CORRECT ANSWER required by diet (body can't synthesize it on its own) what is a non-essential nutrient? CORRECT ANSWER body can make it in adequate amounts on its own a __________ is the scientific unit used to measure energy CORRECT A...

what nutrition facts are under study regarding associations with ADHD and nutrition? correct answers diets free of artificial food colorings- no effect aspartame/ sucrose restriction - no effect inadequate zinc and/ or iron - negative effects polyunsaturated fatty acids - may have low O3 in patients what is the most effective treatment for ADHD? correct answers medication + therapy what should we tell parents regarding ADHD? correct answers nutrition is essential don't over-r...

What influences food choices? CORRECT ANSWER taste (major reason), smell, appearance, texture, culture, habit, tradition, cost, advertising & convenience are often more important than nutrition Nutrients CORRECT ANSWER a science that studies how nutrients and compounds in foods we eat affect the body's functions and health. Substances in food that provide energy, structure to the body, and regulated processes within the body are: Nutrients, Essential Nutrients, and Energy. Six Classes of ...

According to Gary Tubes, how can we make sure that fat is burned for energy and not stored in fat cells? - ️️Don't eat carbs According to the berkely wellness letter, the benefits of fruits and vegetables are attributes to produce's vitamin (notably C) minerals (notably potassium), fiber, and many other beneficial plant chemicals. What do we call those beneficial plant chemicals? - ️️phytochemicals are lunges isotonic, isometric, or isokinetic? - ️️isotonic As a person becomes m...

Macro-nutrients 1. Carbohydrates 2. Lipids 3. Proteins 4. Water Micro-nutrients 5. Vitamins 6. Minerals - Answer What are the 6 classes of nutrients? Organic/Energy-yielding 1. Carbohydrates 2. Lipids 3. Proteins Inorganic 4. Water - Answer What are the macronutrients? Which are Organic/Inorganic? 1. Vitamins (organic) 2. Minerals (inorganic) - Answer What are the micronutrients? Which are Organic/Inorganic? Phytochemicals - Answer Chemicals that protects the pl...

Healthy People 2020 was design to - ANSWER Eliminate health discrepancies, improve access to health education and quality health care and strength public health services Certain nutrients provide us with energy. Some are important for growth and development. Others act to keep body functions running smoothly. Which of the following does not promote growth and development? - ANSWER carbohydrates What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as r...

5 reasons why we eat what we eat - correct answer Personal preference, habit, ethnic heritage or tradition, social interactions, availability/convenience/ economy Functional foods - correct answer foods that have a potentially beneficial effect on health when consumed as part of a varied diet on a regular basis at effective levels phytochemicals - correct answer non nutrient compounds found in plants. some phytochemical have biological activity in the body. energy - correct answe...

What are the four areas of focus for the OSU Healthy Campus? - Answer-Be active, smoke free, eat healthy, stress manage What are 2 (or more) resources for students for each component of the OSU Healthy Campus? - AnswerActive- dixon and IM Smoke free- health coach, CAPS eat healthy- dieticians, make meals stress manage- CAPS and excercise How many hours per day do students spend sitting? What are 2-3 health risks with increase sedentary time? - Answer-7-11 hours, cardiovascular risk and ob...