HOSA Nutrition Questions And Answers

HOSA Nutrition Questions And Answers Absorption - ANS Taking up of nutrients in the intestines Adipose tissue - ANS Fatty tissue Aerobic metabolism - ANS Combining nutrient oxygen within the cell; also called oxidation. Albumin - ANS Protein that occurs in blood plasma Alkalosis - ANS Condition in which excess base accumulates in, or acids are lost from, the body. Amino acids - ANS Nitrogen containing chemical compounds of which protein is composed Amphetamines - ANS Drugs intended to inhibit appetite Anemia - ANS Condition caused by insufficient number of red blood cells, hemoglobin or blood volume. Angina pectoris - ANS Pain in the heart muscle due to inadequate blood supply. arteriosclerosis - ANS Generic term for thickened arteries Arthritis - ANS Chronic disease involving the joints ascites - ANS Abnormal collection of fluid in the abdomen. aspartame - ANS Artificial sweetener made from two amino acid; does not require insulin for metabolism aspirated - ANS Inhaled or suctioned Atherosclerosis - ANS a form of arteriolosclerosis affecting the intima (inner lining) of the artery walls avitaminosis - ANS Without vitamins Beriberi - ANS Deficiency disease caused by lack of vitamin b1 thiamine. Legs feel heavy feet burn and muscles degenerate. Basal metabolism rate BMR - ANS The rate at which energy is needed for body maintenance. bile - ANS Secretion of the liver, stored in the gallbladder, essential for the digestion of fat. Bioavailable - ANS The ability of a nutrient to be readily absorbed and used by the body biotin - ANS a B vitamin, necessary for metabolism Bolus - ANS Food in the mouth that is ready to be swallowed Botulism - ANS Deadliest of food poisoning; cost by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum bran - ANS outer covering of grain kernels. Contains minerals B vitamins cellulose and protein Buffer systems - ANS Protective systems regulating amounts of hydrogen ions in body fluids Cachexia - ANS Severe malnutrition and body wasting caused by chronic disease caliper - ANS Mechanical device used to measure percentage of body fat by skinfold measurement calorie - ANS Represents the amount of heat needed to raise temperature of 1 kg of water 1°C Carboxypeptidase - ANS pancreatic enzyme necessary for protein digestion