JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION FINAL STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022/2023 SCORE A+

magnesium zinc carbs and proteins and fat loss as well as ADEK basal metabolic rate (BMR) - the rate at which the body burns energy when the organism is resting best practice to prevent food borne illness - cook foods properly proper temperature and food handling and purchasing from a approved supplier BMI is a measurement used to determine a person's body composition. - false bodies response to food Bourne microbes - vomiting fever and aches and diarrhea Calcium is best absorbed with: - Vitamin D Calculate BMI - weight (kg) / height (m^2) Chvostek's sign - Hypocalcemia (facial muscle spasm upon tapping) components of blood - plasma, platelets, white blood cells, red blood cells Diets rich in vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12 are associated with reduced blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine. - true effect of iron deficiency - fatigue dizzy headache pallor hair loss twitching irritation and weakness ANEMIA Fat use in exercise - - In initial hour of exercise, fat contributes approximately 50% of energy needs After 3 hours of exercise, fat contributes up to 70% of energy needs 25 to 30 % calories are broken down to fatty acids in adipose tissue for energy Folate sources - fortified dry cereal, liver, kidney, green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, lentils, beans Function of Vitamin D - -Helps absorb calcium -Keeps teeth and bones strong -Found in dairy products and eggs Functions of B6 - -enzyme needed in amino acid and fatty acid metabolism -converts tryptophan to niacin and serotonin -helps make RBC's