WGU nutrition C787 test

WGU nutrition C787 test Function of fluids - Provide shape and rigidity to cells, regulate body temp, lubrication, solvent, homeostasis More function of fluids - Cushion body tissues, transports nutrients and waste, source of trace mineral, chemical reactions hypothalamus - Controls thirst Thirst triggers - Sodium and solute levels increase in blood Sources of fluid intake - solid food and fluids, even coffee and energy drinks, though they are not necessarily healthy. Still of form of fluid intake. 6 classes of nutrients - carbs, proteins, fat/lipids, vitamins, minerals, water Tolerable upper intake level - the highest level of daily consumption that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans; ensures people do not take harmful amounts (usually d/t supplements) My plate - half fruit and veggies (more veggies); half protein and grains (more grains); dairy on the side sources of up-to-date nutrtion - CDC, National institute of health Social triggers for eating - learned and environmental e.g social gatherings how pepsin is activated - pepsinogen secreted by stomach mucosa, activated by HCl in stomach Pancreatic proteases - Active in small intestine. Amino acid absorption and final breakdown into smallest components. 2 trigger foods for GERD - coffee and tomato typical manifestation of GERD - chest or back pain when lying down after meal Safe food for celiac disease - Rice; no wheat, rye, or barley. Macronutrients - Carbs, fats, proteins Monosaccharides - glucose, fructose, galactose Starch - 2 or more glucose monomers chained together in plants