NUTRITION 121 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED

NUTRITION 121 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED How much of a healthy adult is composed of fluids? 50-70% What are electrolytes? Mineral salts dissolved in Water Fluids help maintain your body temp This is True Why do fluids help maintain your body temp? Water has a high heat capacity- the temp of the body fluid remains stable. While sweating releases heat What is another function of fluid in the body? Protects and lubricates body tissues What are the functions of water? Essential for life and required for fluid and electrolyte balance and many metabolic reactions. What is collagen? Fibrous protein found in bone tissue what are the three processes of bone development? Bone growth, bone remolding and bone remolding throughout your life What hormone is released when calcium levels are low? Parathyroid hormone PTH What are the sources of Calcium? Green leafy Vegetables and Dairy Products What is hypoglycemia caused by? Kidney Disease or Vitamin D deficiency What do neural tube defects relate to? inadequate intake of folate What are teratogens? Substances that cause birth defects (Alcohol, drugs and mercury) What thing can a low birth weight baby experience due to an under nourished mother? Increased risk of infections, learning disabilities, impaired physical development or death in the first year What is the recommended weight gain for woman who i was overweight prior to being pregnant? 15-25 pounds How many additional calories does a pregnant woman need per day? 300-450 k/cals per day What can diabetes lead to? Blindness, seizures, stroke, kidney failure, nerve disease, and cardiovascular disease type 2 diabetes is an auto immune disease. True What is the most common trigger of type 2 diabetes? Obesity- a combo of poor eating and lack of physical activity What are the symptoms of b12 deficiency? Low energy, anemia, shortness of breath and pernicious anemia. What is the function of Iodine in the body? Critical for synthesis of thyroid hormones, which regulate body temp and growth of resting metabolic rates Vitamin K is a water soluble vitamin- FALSE Symptoms of Iron Toxicity? Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, dizziness, confusion and delayed treatment can cause sever damage to the heart, central nervous system, liver, and kidneys What is the common cause of nutrient Toxicity?