NR 228 FINAL Review

NR 228 FINAL Review Glucose is the main source of energy for ___? - the brain and nerves What are the fat soluble vitamins? - A, D, E, K What are some food sources for monounsaturated fatty acids? - olive oil, peanuts, avocado, canola oil What are some food sources for polyunsaturated fatty acids? - vegetable oils, fish, margarine, What type of cholesterol increases risk of CAD when elevated? - LDL Where are nonessential amino acids found? - created in the body When is a positive nitrogen balance common? - growing children, pregnant women, people recovering from illness or injury When is a negative nitrogen balance common? - aging adults, physical illness, extreme stress, starvation, surgery, eating disorders What effect does the acid- base balance have on proteins? - if not balance then proteins become denatured and are not able to perform their usual functions Whats the function of hemoglobin? - transports oxygen in the blood What is a complete protein? - contains all nine essential amino acids What are high quality proteins? - contain best balance of essential amino acids and are easily digested What are food sources for high quality protein? - Eggs, human milk What is an incomplete protein? - lacks one or more EAA and will not support life What are some incomplete proteins? - plant foods What is a vegan? - No animal products at all What is a lacto-vegetarian? - no animal products except dairy Whats an ovo-lacto vegetarian? - no animal products except dairy and egs What is marasmus? - Deficient caloric intake, skin hangs on skin What is Kwashiorkor? - Lack of protein while get adequate caloric intake What are some food sources of B1 Thiamine? - lean pork, whole grains and flours, legumes, seeds and nuts What is Beriberi? - Bi Thiamine deficiency. Ataxia and tachycardia What are some food sources for Folate? - leafy green veggies, legumes, fortified grain cereals What is Scurvy? - Vitamin C deficiency, gingivitis, joint and limb aches, bruising, death What is the cause of Rickets? - Vitamin D deficiency