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What are three sources of protein?
Animal protein: meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt Vegetable protein: legumes (peas, beans), whole grain breads and cereals, nuts, peanut butter, soy
What are three sources of fiber?
Whole grains (wheat, unmilled rice, oats) or enriched products: cereals, bread, noodles, tortillas, brown rice, oatmeal Vegetable: broccoli, spinach, carrots, beans, peas
What is scurvy?
Weakened cartilages and connective tissue
What happens to the body when there is a deficiency of fat?
Eczema, retarded growth, diarrhea, loss of hair
What happens to the body when there is a deficiency of carbohydrates?
Loss of energy, fatigue, ketosis
What is the function of calcium?
Needed to build bones and teeth Helps clot blood Helps muscles contact and relax normally Delays fatigue
What happens to the body when there is a deficiency of Vitamin C?
Scurvy, sore or bleeding gums, poor wound healing, pain in joints, bones muscles
What happens to the body when there is a deficiency of water?
Dehydration, constipation
What happens to the body when there is a deficiency of potassium?
Weakness, poor muscle tone, heart abnormalities, apathy (lack of energy)
What happens to the body when there is a deficiency of sodium?
Fatigue caused by profuse sweating, vomiting and diarrhea
What happens to the body when there is a deficiency of zinc?
Poor wound healing, decreased taste ability
What happens to the body when there is a deficiency of selenium?
Hair and nail brittleness and loss
What is a function of zinc in the body?
Component of many enzymes and proteins Controls information from gene to gene so living things develop and function protein synthesis Plays role in immune function protein synthesis and wound healing
What is a function of sodium in the body?
Found in extracellular fluid blood Maintains fluid balance and nerve transmission
What is a function of phosphorus in the body?
Builds strong bones and teeth Release energy from fat, protein and carbohydrates during metabolism Aids in formation of genetic material, cell membranes and enzymes
What are two functions of water?
Transports nutrients Transports waste Lubricates joints Regulates body temperature Cell hydration
A substance that prevents the deterioration or rancidity of fats.
Antioxidant
What is a function of fluoride in the body?
Makes teeth resistant to decay; Moderate levels in bone may reduce osteoporosis
What is a function of iodine in the body?
Integral part of thyroid hormones
What is a function of iron in the body?
Part of the blood hemoglobin and myoglobin, enzyme involved in energy metabolism, involved in oxygen transport
What is a function of potassium in the body?
Found inside the cell Maintains fluid balance and nerve transmission inside the cell
What is a function of selenium in the body?
Antioxidant Lessens breakdown of vitamin E
Cracks at the corner of the mouth
Cheilosis
The amount of a nutrient needed daily as determined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Daily Values (DVs)
Inflammation of the skin
Dermatitis
Loss of a layer of skin
Desquamation
An inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness and itching
Eczema
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body
Edema
Metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
Gram (g)
A condition caused by abnormal burning of fat in the body
Ketosis
Nutrients – proteins, fats, carbohydrates, others – needed by the body in large amounts
Macronutrients
What happens to the body when there is a deficiency of protein?
Fatigue Loss of appetite Edema Poor growth
What is another name for good blood cholesterol?
HDL
What is another name for bad blood cholesterol?
LDL
What is the force of blood against artery walls called?
Blood Pressure
What does phytochemicals mean?
Plant Chemicals
What is osteoporosis?
Weakening, brittle bones
What is excess body fat called?
Obesity
Name one health risk with being overweight and/or obese?
Diabetes Heart Disease Stroke High blood pressure Gallbladder disease Osteoarthritis Sleep apnea Some forms of cancer High blood cholesterol