WGU C458 HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS
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Binge eating disorder (BED) - ANSWER-episodes of binge eating characterized
by eating rapidly, eating large amounts of food even when not feeling hungry,
and feeling guilty or depressed after overeating.
Obesity - ANSWER-15 to 20 percent above normal weight. Poor dietary
patterns; include increased intake of sugars in sweetened soft drinks, foods,
and meals of high energy, low nutrient density, and large portion sizes. At risk
for serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart
disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.
Minerals - ANSWER-inorganic material. Form body parts (teeth and bones),
maintain acid-base neutrality, regulate nerve impulses, osmotic pressure, and
electrolyte balance
Major minerals - ANSWER-needed by the body:
• calcium—milk, cheese, sardines, salmon, green vegetables
• phosphorus—milk, cheese, lean meat
• potassium—oranges, bananas, dried fruits
• sulfur—eggs, poultry, fish
• sodium—table salt, beef, eggs, cheese
• chloride—table salt, meat
• magnesium—green vegetables, whole grains
Trace minerals - ANSWER-required in lesser amounts, and include iron, zinc,
selenium, magnesium, copper, iodine, fluorine, chromium, molybdenum, and
manganese
,Oxidation reactions - ANSWER-the energy-yielding reactions in which either
an oxygen atom adds an electron to or a hydrogen atom removes an electron
from a substrate (a group of atoms or molecule)—the net result is a substrate
that has had a partial or complete loss of a negatively charge particle, an
electron. Two partially charged atoms or groups of atoms, one positively
charged and the other negatively charged, now exist
Free radical (Oxidant) - ANSWER-any atom or group of atoms that has an
unpaired electron. Because electrons typically function in pairs, these are very
prone to binding to other substrates in an effort to regain this paired status.
When this happens in the human body, there is potential for a great deal of
damage.
Carbohydrates - ANSWER-produce 4 calories of energy per gram. Found in
foods as monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. Sources
include fruits, vegetables, pasta, and rice which consist of simple sugars and
starches
Protein - ANSWER-produce 4 calories of energy per gram. Sources include
meats and milk. Composed of 8 essential (provided by the diet) and 12
nonessential (synthesized by the body) amino acids. Perform many functions
including building cells and tissues, forming blood and enzymes, and fighting
infection.
means primary, and no organism can live, and almost no biological process can
take place, without it
Lipids - ANSWER-produce 9 calories of energy per gram. Organic compounds
that do not readily dissolve in water; based on their solubility, they are classified
into triglycerides (more commonly known as fats), phospholipids, and sterols
Incomplete protein - ANSWER-proteins that are lacking one or more of the
essential amino acids
Glycogen - ANSWER-the polysaccharide form in which glucose is stored in the
liver
,Glucose - ANSWER-simple sugar. The only source of energy that brain cells use
to function
Triglycerides (Fats) - ANSWER-Solid at room temperature. Group of chemical
compounds that contain fatty acids, often in very long strands. Most concentrated
source of energy in the diet. Provides much of the stored energy of the body.
Insulate body organs against changes in environmental temperature. Protect the
organs and underlying tissues by acting as a shock absorber.
Water - ANSWER-essential component of body structure. Second only to oxygen
in importance to body functioning. Acts as a solvent for minerals and other
physiologically important compounds. In the body, it transports nutrients to and
waste products from the cells and helps regulate body temperature. Comes from
fluids and solids in the diet and also is produced by the metabolic processing of
energy nutrients within the tissues
Oils - ANSWER-liquid at room temperature.
Vitamins - ANSWER-organic compounds required by every part of the body to
maintain health and prevent disease. Classified as either fat-soluble or water-
soluble. Do not become part of the body. Only small amounts are needed, but must
be provided by the diet because the body is not able to synthesize them in the
required quantities for proper nourishment and body function. Foster growth,
promote the ability to produce healthy offspring, maintain health, aid in the normal
function of the digestive tract and appetite, and help maintain immune system
functions.
Fat-soluble vitamins - ANSWER-found in the fatty parts of food and body tissues.
Stored in the body until needed, so it is not necessary to consume them every day.
Transported by lipids through the body; A, D, E, and K
Vitamin A - ANSWER-important in promoting growth and health of body tissues
as well as enhancing the function of the immune system. Enhances vision by
helping the retina function properly, permitting us to distinguish between light and
shade and to see various colors distinctly. A form of this is used by dermatologists
to treat acne and other skin disorders. Overdoses may result in yellowish, dry,
scaly skin and dry, irritated eyes
, Vitamin D - ANSWER-essential for calcium absorption and thus is needed to
prevent and cure rickets(deficiency disease in which bones fail to harden)
Vitamin E - ANSWER-an activator in certain enzyme reactions, and it protects
vitamins A and C from being used up too quickly
Vitamin K - ANSWER-essential for the synthesis of prothrombin, a substance
needed for normal blood coagulation.
Water-soluble vitamins - ANSWER-associated with the watery parts of food and
body tissues. Not stored by the body. Excess amounts are usually excreted in the
urine and, therefore, should be provided in the diet on a regular basis. Includes the
B vitamins and vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
B vitamins - ANSWER-essential to daily human nutrition. Known as the B-
complex group, they help body systems combat stress and maintain energy
reserves. The B-complex group consists of vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B2
(riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B12
(cobalamin), folic acid, and biotin.
Vitamin B1 (thiamin) - ANSWER-necessary for carbohydrate metabolism. Aids in
the release of energy from food
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - ANSWER-helps body cells use oxygen, promotes tissue
repair, and helps the nervous system function properly
Vitamin B3 (niacin) - ANSWER-essential to growth; without it, thiamin and
riboflavin could not function properly in the body
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) - ANSWER-necessary for healthy teeth and gums and
helps maintain normal body cholesterol. Further, it aids in the production of
antibodies
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) - ANSWER-works in conjunction with folic acid and
iron to build normal blood cells and prevent pernicious anemia
EXAM COMPLETE WITH QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ GUARANTEED
SUCCESS!!
Binge eating disorder (BED) - ANSWER-episodes of binge eating characterized
by eating rapidly, eating large amounts of food even when not feeling hungry,
and feeling guilty or depressed after overeating.
Obesity - ANSWER-15 to 20 percent above normal weight. Poor dietary
patterns; include increased intake of sugars in sweetened soft drinks, foods,
and meals of high energy, low nutrient density, and large portion sizes. At risk
for serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart
disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.
Minerals - ANSWER-inorganic material. Form body parts (teeth and bones),
maintain acid-base neutrality, regulate nerve impulses, osmotic pressure, and
electrolyte balance
Major minerals - ANSWER-needed by the body:
• calcium—milk, cheese, sardines, salmon, green vegetables
• phosphorus—milk, cheese, lean meat
• potassium—oranges, bananas, dried fruits
• sulfur—eggs, poultry, fish
• sodium—table salt, beef, eggs, cheese
• chloride—table salt, meat
• magnesium—green vegetables, whole grains
Trace minerals - ANSWER-required in lesser amounts, and include iron, zinc,
selenium, magnesium, copper, iodine, fluorine, chromium, molybdenum, and
manganese
,Oxidation reactions - ANSWER-the energy-yielding reactions in which either
an oxygen atom adds an electron to or a hydrogen atom removes an electron
from a substrate (a group of atoms or molecule)—the net result is a substrate
that has had a partial or complete loss of a negatively charge particle, an
electron. Two partially charged atoms or groups of atoms, one positively
charged and the other negatively charged, now exist
Free radical (Oxidant) - ANSWER-any atom or group of atoms that has an
unpaired electron. Because electrons typically function in pairs, these are very
prone to binding to other substrates in an effort to regain this paired status.
When this happens in the human body, there is potential for a great deal of
damage.
Carbohydrates - ANSWER-produce 4 calories of energy per gram. Found in
foods as monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. Sources
include fruits, vegetables, pasta, and rice which consist of simple sugars and
starches
Protein - ANSWER-produce 4 calories of energy per gram. Sources include
meats and milk. Composed of 8 essential (provided by the diet) and 12
nonessential (synthesized by the body) amino acids. Perform many functions
including building cells and tissues, forming blood and enzymes, and fighting
infection.
means primary, and no organism can live, and almost no biological process can
take place, without it
Lipids - ANSWER-produce 9 calories of energy per gram. Organic compounds
that do not readily dissolve in water; based on their solubility, they are classified
into triglycerides (more commonly known as fats), phospholipids, and sterols
Incomplete protein - ANSWER-proteins that are lacking one or more of the
essential amino acids
Glycogen - ANSWER-the polysaccharide form in which glucose is stored in the
liver
,Glucose - ANSWER-simple sugar. The only source of energy that brain cells use
to function
Triglycerides (Fats) - ANSWER-Solid at room temperature. Group of chemical
compounds that contain fatty acids, often in very long strands. Most concentrated
source of energy in the diet. Provides much of the stored energy of the body.
Insulate body organs against changes in environmental temperature. Protect the
organs and underlying tissues by acting as a shock absorber.
Water - ANSWER-essential component of body structure. Second only to oxygen
in importance to body functioning. Acts as a solvent for minerals and other
physiologically important compounds. In the body, it transports nutrients to and
waste products from the cells and helps regulate body temperature. Comes from
fluids and solids in the diet and also is produced by the metabolic processing of
energy nutrients within the tissues
Oils - ANSWER-liquid at room temperature.
Vitamins - ANSWER-organic compounds required by every part of the body to
maintain health and prevent disease. Classified as either fat-soluble or water-
soluble. Do not become part of the body. Only small amounts are needed, but must
be provided by the diet because the body is not able to synthesize them in the
required quantities for proper nourishment and body function. Foster growth,
promote the ability to produce healthy offspring, maintain health, aid in the normal
function of the digestive tract and appetite, and help maintain immune system
functions.
Fat-soluble vitamins - ANSWER-found in the fatty parts of food and body tissues.
Stored in the body until needed, so it is not necessary to consume them every day.
Transported by lipids through the body; A, D, E, and K
Vitamin A - ANSWER-important in promoting growth and health of body tissues
as well as enhancing the function of the immune system. Enhances vision by
helping the retina function properly, permitting us to distinguish between light and
shade and to see various colors distinctly. A form of this is used by dermatologists
to treat acne and other skin disorders. Overdoses may result in yellowish, dry,
scaly skin and dry, irritated eyes
, Vitamin D - ANSWER-essential for calcium absorption and thus is needed to
prevent and cure rickets(deficiency disease in which bones fail to harden)
Vitamin E - ANSWER-an activator in certain enzyme reactions, and it protects
vitamins A and C from being used up too quickly
Vitamin K - ANSWER-essential for the synthesis of prothrombin, a substance
needed for normal blood coagulation.
Water-soluble vitamins - ANSWER-associated with the watery parts of food and
body tissues. Not stored by the body. Excess amounts are usually excreted in the
urine and, therefore, should be provided in the diet on a regular basis. Includes the
B vitamins and vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
B vitamins - ANSWER-essential to daily human nutrition. Known as the B-
complex group, they help body systems combat stress and maintain energy
reserves. The B-complex group consists of vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B2
(riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B12
(cobalamin), folic acid, and biotin.
Vitamin B1 (thiamin) - ANSWER-necessary for carbohydrate metabolism. Aids in
the release of energy from food
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - ANSWER-helps body cells use oxygen, promotes tissue
repair, and helps the nervous system function properly
Vitamin B3 (niacin) - ANSWER-essential to growth; without it, thiamin and
riboflavin could not function properly in the body
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) - ANSWER-necessary for healthy teeth and gums and
helps maintain normal body cholesterol. Further, it aids in the production of
antibodies
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) - ANSWER-works in conjunction with folic acid and
iron to build normal blood cells and prevent pernicious anemia
