Ntr 222 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

glucose correct answers monosaccharide; most common and important; main source of energy for the body and circulates in blood, referred to as blood sugar when linked together, make up complex carbs such as starches and fibers fructose correct answers monosaccharide; sugar found abundantly in fruit, honey, and some veggies (beets, sweet taters, parsnips, and onions) galactose correct answers monosaccharide; part of lactose found in milk, rarely exists by itself, may be in fiber component o...

Trans fats are: correct answers Unsaturated fats produced during hydrogenation that seem to increase LDL's and decrease HDL's. HDL's are: correct answers Lipoproteins formed in the liver that carry fats and cholesterol out of the bloodstream Fat-based fat substitutes like Olestra are: correct answers Not digested and may cause abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins in some people. Research on coconut oil: correct answers Is far from conclusive at this t...

____________________ is the feeling of being satisfied after a meal. correct answers satiety Formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel correct answers Thrombosis Pain in the chest, shoulder, or arm typically caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart. correct answers Angina Pectoris A restriction in blood supply to the heart, generally due to factors in the blood vessels with resultant damage or dysfunction of tissue. correct answers Ischemia An event in which blood supply to t...

Lipids - insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as ether, acetone, and chloroform What are the different types of lipids (fats)? - 1) fatty acids 2) triglycerides 3) phospholipids 4) sterols What two kids of lipids contain fatty acids that affect its function? - triglycerides and phospholipids List the 3 elements that make up lipids: - 1) Carbon 2) Hydrogen 3) Oxygen Fatty acid - a chain of carbons linked together with one end containing COOH (carboxyl group) and...

Vitamins are needed in much _______________ amounts than macronutrients - ️️smaller Vitamins are measured in? - ️️milligrams and micrograms Macronutrients found in - ️️pounds Many vitamins interact to affect similar body functions like - ️️metabolic pathways and as coenzymes/cofactors It is better to consume vitamins that are ____________________ than ______________________ - ️️fat soluble; water soluble What are the 9 water soluble vitamins? - ️️Vitamin C ...

1 cup of sliced avocado has 708 mg of potassium and 234 calories. A banana has 422mg of potassium and 105 calories. Both are good sources of potassium-but which is more nutrient dense? correct answers Banana The food label ingredients list is helpful in determining if a food: correct answers is a whole grain The RDA's for vitamins and minerals are set: correct answers above the estimated average requirement (EAR) to ensure that the majority of the population's needs are covered There ...

A cup of orange juice has 110 calories and 100 mg of vitamin C. One half cup of chopped red pepper has 25 calories and 95 mg of vitamin C. Which is more nutrient dense for vitamin C? - Red pepper The health claims on the front of a label, such as "heart healthy," are: - strictly regulated by the FDA so the food must meet certain standards and use specific wording The food label ingredients list is helpful in determining if a food: - is a whole grain When you see "organic" on a food ...

A binge is most accurately defined as: correct answers eating a large amount of food in a short period of time and feeling a lack of control over being able to stop If you have a friend that you believe may have an eating disorder, you should: correct answers express that you are concerned and encourage him or her to talk with a psychologist A common risk factor for developing an eating disorder is: correct answers excessive dieting An example of a purging behavior is: correct answers m...

What is another name for vitamin B12? - Cobalamine What is another name for vitamin B1? - Thiamin Which of the following vitamins is water soluble? - Vitamin C Which water soluble vitamins are found in milk? - Riboflavin and Vitamin B12 True or False? Water soluble vitamins are stored in large amounts in the body. - False Which B vitamin is needed to convert the amino acid tryptophan into niacin? - Riboflavin Which B vitamin is easily destroyed by UV light? - Riboflavin What...