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Recommended weight gain during pregnancy - ANSWERSrecommended to gain 25-35- lbs; more for underweight and less for overweight carb recommendations for pregnant women - ANSWERSwhole grain breads and cereals, brown rice, fruits, root vegetables, legumes fluid recommendations for pregnant women - ANSWERSrecommend 3 liters of fluids a day to help with blood production activities pregnant people should avoid - ANSWERSlaying on belly, not to lay on back in 3rd trimester, no drinking, limit c...

What are DRIs? - ANSWERSDRI stands for Dietary Reference Intake. It includes the latest recommendations from the Food and Nutrition Board for almost 40 nutrients. What are EARs? - ANSWERSEAR stands for Estimated Average Intake. They are are daily nutrient intake amounts that are estimated to meet the needs of half of the people in a certain life stage. These are not to be used for planning daily intake What are RDAs? - ANSWERSThey are daily nutrient intake amounts sufficient to meet the ne...

Benefits of Proper Nutrition: - ANSWERSIncreased energy and sense of well-being Increased ability to resist illness and injury Increased ability to maintain a healthy body composition Consequences of Poor Nutrition: - ANSWERSLack of mental alertness and focus Increased risk of being overweight Increased risk of cavities Increased risk of illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, osteoporosis, and high cholesterol Macronutrients - ANSWERSnutrients requir...

Stroke - ANSWERSWhich of the following causes of death is directly related to nutrition? Increase vegetables, fruits, and whole grains and reduce solid fats and added sugars. - ANSWERSWhich of the following is a Healthy People 2020 objective? organic, nutrient-yielding - ANSWERSWhat characteristic(s) or class best describes a carbohydrate? 302 - ANSWERSA scoop of premium ice cream has 5 grams of protein, 21 grams of carbohydrate, and 22 grams of fat. How many total calories will this pr...

When a nutrient removed from the diet leads to a decline in biological function, it is considered a(n) _______________________ nutrient. - ANSWERSessential nutrient What two categories can vitamins be classified into? - ANSWERSfat soluble and water soluble What element does protein have that is not part of carbohydrates or lipids? - ANSWERSnitrogen What are the unhealthy types of fat? - ANSWERSsaturated fats What macronutrient helps regulate body temperature? - ANSWERSwater What t...

Overview of vitamins - ANSWERS-No energy content -occur naturally in foods -essential in small amounts What are the causes of vitamin deficiencies? - ANSWERS-Malabsorption -excess losses -insufficient in diet -increased requirement Biovalibility - ANSWERSavailability of a nutrient for use in the body What is Bioavalibility influenced by? - ANSWERS-amount absorbed -amount taken up by cells -amount excreted What are the Water soluble vitamins? - ANSWERS8 B vitamins & vitamin C ...

Overview of vitamins - ANSWERS-No energy content -occur naturally in foods -essential in small amounts What are the causes of vitamin deficiencies? - ANSWERS-Malabsorption -excess losses -insufficient in diet -increased requirement Biovalibility - ANSWERSavailability of a nutrient for use in the body What is Bioavalibility influenced by? - ANSWERS-amount absorbed -amount taken up by cells -amount excreted What are the Water soluble vitamins? - ANSWERS8 B vitamins & vitamin C ...

protein is the only nutrient that contains ________. - ANSWERSnitrogen proteins supply ____kcal/g - ANSWERS4 are proteins stored as energy? - ANSWERSno what are the functions of proteins? (14) - ANSWERS1. structure 2. clotting factors 3. enzymes 4. peptide hormones 5. visual pigments 6. immunity (antibodies) 7. transport & receptors 8. repair/rebuilding 9. fluid balance 10. acid-base balance 11. neurotransmitters 12. glucose source (if needed) 13. satiety 14. energy (in som...

Who are the instructors for this course? (select 2) - ANSWERSHeather Leidy Michele Hockett Cooper Who is your first point of contact for anything related to this course? - ANSWERSYour designated TA based on the first letter of your last name Attending the live (synchronous) lectures during the Tues/Thurs 12:30 - 1:45 pm CST time slots is highly recommended and attendance will be taken. - ANSWERSTrue Which of the following devices are appropriate (and recommended) to view the lectures? ...

Health *define* - ANSWERSScience that links food to health and disease Studies how food is "handled" by the body Intake of food in the body process - ANSWERS1. Digestion 2. Absorption 3. Transportation 4. Utilization 5. Storage 6. Excretion Food - ANSWERSAnything that provides energy and materials needed to build and maintain body cells *Nutrient* - ANSWERSSubstance obtained from food that promotes growth, maintenance, and/ or repair The 6 classes of Nutrients - A...