Factors that impact motility stress
> hormones
> meds
> activity level
> supplements
Path of digestion Mouth -> esophagus-> esophageal sphincter-> Pyloric sphincter -> small intestine - >
duodenum -> jejunum ->ilium -> ileocecal valve-> ascending colon->transverse colon-
> descending colon-> rectum -> anus
Bolus food that has been chewed and swallowed
Triglyceride: LDL, VLDL, HDL VLDL: Very low density lipoproteins, liver can form different lipoproteins
LDL: Low density lipoproteins, body's cells remove triglycerides from the VLDL
changing the proportions of lipids to proteins making them cholesterol rich LDL.
HDL: high density lipoproteins, Cholesterol returning to the liver for metabolism or
excretion from other parts of body are packaged in HDL
Populations at greatest risk for food safety Babies, Elderly, Malnourished, Pregnant Women, Compromised Immune System
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Fight back components for food safety Clean: wash hands and surfaces often and thoroughly
Cook: Cook all foods following directions and to proper temperatures
Cool: refrigerate quickly and to proper temperature
Separate: do not cross contaminate
Top sources of food infections LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES, Chicken,Grounds Beef ,Peanut butter
most common source of food born illness food handling and cross contamination
common food borne illness associated with specific food Salmonella: Lunch meat
avoidance during pregnancy
Primary function of carbs in the body Primary energy source
Main sources of carbohydrates are: Dairy, Grain, Fruits, Sugars
What is glycogen? Polysaccharide: stored glucose
Function of insulin moves glucose from blood to cells by signaling the body tissues to take up excess
glucose.
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