Nutrigenomics Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

UNH NUTR 400 Exam 2 - Questions and Answers A person who is experiencing sudden numbness in or weakness on one side of the body, confusion, slurred speech, or a severe headache, is likely experiencing ___________. a stroke Some sensitive people develop high blood pressure in response to consuming excessive ____________. Sodium The DASH diet incorporates eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and reducing sodium to help control which of the following conditions? Hypertension The presence of _...

Straighterline Introduction to Nutrition Quizzes (2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: A comparison of the kilocalorie content of a food to the weight of that food is Answer: energy density Q: When using MyPlate to choose fruits and vegetables, one should include a vitamin C source such as citrus fruit and a dark green vegetable each day, as a source of Answer: Vitamin A Q: Tina is consuming 15 mg of iron per day. Her RDA is 1...

TEST BANK FOR LUTZ'S NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY 7TH EDITION BY MAZUR AND LITCH. . The Role of Nutrients in the Human Body 1. Nutrition in Human Health 2. Carbohydrates 3. Fats 4. Protein 5. Energy Balance 6. Vitamins 7. Minerals 8. Water 9. Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism, and Excretion II. Family and Community Nutrition 10. Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation 11. Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence Chapter 1. Nutrition in Human Health Multiple Ch...

six classes of nutrients - ANSWER carbohydrates, lipids (fats), proteins, vitamins, minerals, water genome - ANSWER full complement of genetic material (DNA) in the chromosomes of a cell (in a human there are 46 chromosomes) nutritional genomics - ANSWER the science of how nutrients affect the activities of genes (nutrigenomics) and how genes affect the interactions between diet and disease (nutrigenetics)

TEST BANK FOR LUTZ'S NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY 7TH EDITION BY MAZUR AND LITCH. The Role of Nutrients in the Human Body 1. Nutrition in Human Health 2. Carbohydrates 3. Fats 4. Protein 5. Energy Balance 6. Vitamins 7. Minerals 8. Water 9. Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism, and Excretion II. Family and Community Nutrition 10. Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation 11. Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence Chapter 1. Nutrition in Human Health Multiple Choic...

Nutrigenomics is Correct Answer-the study of how nutrition and genetics interact to influence health ___________ deliver excess cholesterol from cells to the liver, __________ deliver cholesterol to the tissues, and __________ deliver dietary fatty acids. Correct Answer-HDL, LDL, chylomicrons The carbon skeletons of various amino acids can be used to produce Correct Answer-carbohydrate and fat For the average person, which component of energy expenditure accounts for greatest amount of ...

NSC 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2024/2025 (100% VERIFIED) What does the body release when blood glucose is low? - ANSWER- glucagon (when hungry) Which mineral helps give methionine and cysteine their three-dimensional shape and is found in hair and nails? - ANSWER- sulfur A goiter is caused by a deficiency in what mineral? - ANSWER- Iodine The average healthy adult is about ____% of water. - ANSWER- 55 or 60 What is the micronutrient that functions as the amino a...

A nurse knows that energy nutrients are measured in which of the following ways? - ANSWERS: kilocalories p.4 A nurse is caring for a client with Crohn disease. The nurse notes that the health-care provider has ordered the addition of omega-3 fatty acids to the diet and omega-3 fatty acid supplement to the medication regimen. The nurse suspects the health-care provider is applying which process to help this client minimize chronic inflammation from the disease? - ANSWERS: nutrigenomics ...

Nutrition - Answer-study of the interaction between nutrients, the body's function and health Nutrient - Answer-a substance that the body requires for energy, regulation of body processes and structure Essential nutrient - Answer-must be acquired by diet Non-essential nutrient - Answer-body can make inadequate amounts Calorie - Answer-scientific unit used to measure energy; the calories used to measure food energy are actually kilocalories (kcal) or Calories Macronutrient - Answer-carboh...

What is necessary for cell membranes and lipoprotein structure? - ANSWER- phospholipids What does the body release when blood sugar is high? - ANSWER- insulin (when digesting new food) What does the body release when blood glucose is low? - ANSWER- glucagon (when hungry) Which mineral helps give methionine and cysteine their three-dimensional shape and is found in hair and nails? - ANSWER- sulfur A goiter is caused by a deficiency in what mineral? - ANSWER- Iodine The av...