JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION FINAL REVIEW WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
a form of anemia that is the primary cause of a vitamin
pernicious anemia B12 deficiency; occurs at the end stage of a disorder that
causes the loss of certain cells in the stomach
Remodeling breakdown and buildup of bone tissue
What is pellagra the deficiency of Niacin Vit B3
components of blood plasma, platelets, white blood cells, red blood cells
keep cold at this temp or below 41 or below
micronutrient that is important for bone formation calcium
ratio of weight (kg) to height (m) to determine if a person
What is body mass index (BMI)?
is at a healthy weight
-Helps absorb calcium
Function of Vitamin D -Keeps teeth and bones strong
-Found in dairy products and eggs
underweight less than 18.5
normal 18.5-24.9
Numbers for BMI
overweight 25-29
obese greater than 30
microorganisms that commonly cause food infections bacteria and viruses
deficiency of thiamin resulting in muscle wasting and
What is beriberi?
nerve damage
Vitamin B Thiamin Pantothenic Acid Biotin
the rate at which the body burns energy when the organ-
basal metabolic rate (BMR)
ism is resting
vitamin k blood clotting vitamin
phytate/ wheat bran and dried beans fiber excess unab-
magnesium absorption is reduced with what nutrients
sorbed acids calciums and phosphorus
1/5
, softening of the bones, typically through a deficiency of
What is osteomalacia?
vitamin D or calcium.
numbness muscle spasms seizures confusion cardiac ar-
low levels of calcium symptoms
rest
Calcium is best absorbed with: Vitamin D
take iodine found in many foods and convert it into thyroid
Iodine and thyroid function hormones t3 and t4 thyroid cells are the only cells that can
absorb iodine they make t3 and t4
seizures cardiac arrest low potassium gastrointestinal or
Magnesium deficiency may be seen with what condition
kidney problems
the iron in foods that is bound to the hemoglobin and
heme iron
myoglobin proteins; found only in meat, fish, and poultry.
fatigue dizzy headache pallor hair loss twitching irritation
ettect of iron deficiency
and weakness ANEMIA
A hormone of the parathyroid gland that regulates the
parathyroid hormone
metabolism of calcium and phosphorus in the body.
cook foods properly proper temperature and food han-
best practice to prevent food borne illness
dling and purchasing from a approved supplier
symptoms of niacin deficiency diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, death
fortified dry cereal, liver, kidney, green leafy vegetables,
Folate sources
citrus fruits, lentils, beans
Calculate BMI weight (kg) / height (m^2)
Chvostek's sign Hypocalcemia (facial muscle spasm upon tapping)
Importance of B6 preventing and treating anemia
b vitamin and water soluble vitamins vitamin c potassium
alcohol abuse and vitamin deficiency magnesium zinc carbs and proteins and fat loss as well as
ADEK
Riboflavin sources 2/5
a form of anemia that is the primary cause of a vitamin
pernicious anemia B12 deficiency; occurs at the end stage of a disorder that
causes the loss of certain cells in the stomach
Remodeling breakdown and buildup of bone tissue
What is pellagra the deficiency of Niacin Vit B3
components of blood plasma, platelets, white blood cells, red blood cells
keep cold at this temp or below 41 or below
micronutrient that is important for bone formation calcium
ratio of weight (kg) to height (m) to determine if a person
What is body mass index (BMI)?
is at a healthy weight
-Helps absorb calcium
Function of Vitamin D -Keeps teeth and bones strong
-Found in dairy products and eggs
underweight less than 18.5
normal 18.5-24.9
Numbers for BMI
overweight 25-29
obese greater than 30
microorganisms that commonly cause food infections bacteria and viruses
deficiency of thiamin resulting in muscle wasting and
What is beriberi?
nerve damage
Vitamin B Thiamin Pantothenic Acid Biotin
the rate at which the body burns energy when the organ-
basal metabolic rate (BMR)
ism is resting
vitamin k blood clotting vitamin
phytate/ wheat bran and dried beans fiber excess unab-
magnesium absorption is reduced with what nutrients
sorbed acids calciums and phosphorus
1/5
, softening of the bones, typically through a deficiency of
What is osteomalacia?
vitamin D or calcium.
numbness muscle spasms seizures confusion cardiac ar-
low levels of calcium symptoms
rest
Calcium is best absorbed with: Vitamin D
take iodine found in many foods and convert it into thyroid
Iodine and thyroid function hormones t3 and t4 thyroid cells are the only cells that can
absorb iodine they make t3 and t4
seizures cardiac arrest low potassium gastrointestinal or
Magnesium deficiency may be seen with what condition
kidney problems
the iron in foods that is bound to the hemoglobin and
heme iron
myoglobin proteins; found only in meat, fish, and poultry.
fatigue dizzy headache pallor hair loss twitching irritation
ettect of iron deficiency
and weakness ANEMIA
A hormone of the parathyroid gland that regulates the
parathyroid hormone
metabolism of calcium and phosphorus in the body.
cook foods properly proper temperature and food han-
best practice to prevent food borne illness
dling and purchasing from a approved supplier
symptoms of niacin deficiency diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, death
fortified dry cereal, liver, kidney, green leafy vegetables,
Folate sources
citrus fruits, lentils, beans
Calculate BMI weight (kg) / height (m^2)
Chvostek's sign Hypocalcemia (facial muscle spasm upon tapping)
Importance of B6 preventing and treating anemia
b vitamin and water soluble vitamins vitamin c potassium
alcohol abuse and vitamin deficiency magnesium zinc carbs and proteins and fat loss as well as
ADEK
Riboflavin sources 2/5
