pernicious anemia - ANSWER a form of anemia that is the primary cause of a
vitamin B12 deficiency; occurs at the end stage of a disorder that causes the loss of
certain cells in the stomach
Remodeling - ANSWER breakdown and buildup of bone tissue
What is pellagra the deficiency of - ANSWER Niacin Vit B3
components of blood - ANSWER plasma, platelets, white blood cells, red blood
cells
keep cold at this temp or below - ANSWER 41 or below
micronutrient that is important for bone formation - ANSWER calcium
What is body mass index (BMI)? - ANSWER ratio of weight (kg) to height (m) to
determine if a person is at a healthy weight
Function of Vitamin D - ANSWER -Helps absorb calcium
-Keeps teeth and bones strong
-Found in dairy products and eggs
Numbers for BMI - ANSWER underweight less than 18.5
normal 18.5-24.9
overweight 25-29
obese greater than 30
microorganisms that commonly cause food infections - ANSWER bacteria and
viruses
What is beriberi? - ANSWER deficiency of thiamin resulting in muscle wasting and
nerve damage
Vitamin B - ANSWER Thiamin Pantothenic Acid Biotin
basal metabolic rate (BMR) - ANSWER the rate at which the body burns energy
when the organism is resting
vitamin k - ANSWER blood clotting vitamin
magnesium absorption is reduced with what nutrients - ANSWER phytate/ wheat
bran and dried beans fiber excess unabsorbed acids calciums and phosphorus
What is osteomalacia? - ANSWER softening of the bones, typically through a
deficiency of vitamin D or calcium.
low levels of calcium symptoms - ANSWER numbness muscle spasms seizures
confusion cardiac arrest
vitamin B12 deficiency; occurs at the end stage of a disorder that causes the loss of
certain cells in the stomach
Remodeling - ANSWER breakdown and buildup of bone tissue
What is pellagra the deficiency of - ANSWER Niacin Vit B3
components of blood - ANSWER plasma, platelets, white blood cells, red blood
cells
keep cold at this temp or below - ANSWER 41 or below
micronutrient that is important for bone formation - ANSWER calcium
What is body mass index (BMI)? - ANSWER ratio of weight (kg) to height (m) to
determine if a person is at a healthy weight
Function of Vitamin D - ANSWER -Helps absorb calcium
-Keeps teeth and bones strong
-Found in dairy products and eggs
Numbers for BMI - ANSWER underweight less than 18.5
normal 18.5-24.9
overweight 25-29
obese greater than 30
microorganisms that commonly cause food infections - ANSWER bacteria and
viruses
What is beriberi? - ANSWER deficiency of thiamin resulting in muscle wasting and
nerve damage
Vitamin B - ANSWER Thiamin Pantothenic Acid Biotin
basal metabolic rate (BMR) - ANSWER the rate at which the body burns energy
when the organism is resting
vitamin k - ANSWER blood clotting vitamin
magnesium absorption is reduced with what nutrients - ANSWER phytate/ wheat
bran and dried beans fiber excess unabsorbed acids calciums and phosphorus
What is osteomalacia? - ANSWER softening of the bones, typically through a
deficiency of vitamin D or calcium.
low levels of calcium symptoms - ANSWER numbness muscle spasms seizures
confusion cardiac arrest
