NAFC: Lifestyle Consultant QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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Complex Carbohydrates - better for you than the simple carbohydrates because they provide
more vitamins and nutrition. There are also three types of complex carbohydrates: starch,
dextrin, and glycogen.
Starch - foods like potatoes, wheat, rice, flour, and corn. It turns to glucose, which you will
remember turns to fat when not stored as glycogen for energy.
Dextrins - a natural fiber that promotes feelings of satiety, heart health, and a healthy functioning
digestive system. Activated by the process of hydrolysis to break down molecules.
Glycogen - transformed from glucose and is stored into your muscles and liver.
Fiber - complex carbohydrate. Lowers cholesterol intake, and a natural laxative that relieves
constipation and bloating by reducing the amount of water you have in your bowels. Can't be
absorbed by the body; it passes, largely undigested, through the digestive system and out of the
body.
Compound Fats - fats in your body that combine with other chemicals. Main ones are
Phospholipids, Glycolipids, and Lipoproteins.
Phospholipids (Compound Fats) - fats that contain phosphorous, an organic molecule and lipid
groups.
Glycolipids (Compound Fats) - fat that is a lipid attached to a carbohydrate.
Lipoproteins (Compound Fats) - fat that is a combination of lipids and proteins. Cholesterol is
measured in terms of this.
Protein - Aides in healthy skin, hair, nails, and bones. Plays a large role in cell functioning. Also,
the primary building blocks for most tissue in the body. They also combine with enzymes for
increased body functioning. contain 4 calories of energy per gram.
Complete proteins - usually derived from animal meats/products. (also found in quinoa and soy
products) These proteins contain all 9 of the essential amino acids your body cannot produce
itself.
Incomplete proteins - usually lack at least one of the 9 essential amino acids. (Grains, nuts, and
seeds) However, if two are combined, (like grains and lentils), they will create a complete
protein.
, Vitamins - micronutrients that your body can not normally produce. Can be either fat-soluble or
water-soluble.
Fat-soluble vitamins - are stored in the liver and fatty tissues until they are needed. Over-
consumption of them (especially vitamin A) can have a toxic effect on the body. [A, D, E, and
K]
Water-soluble vitamins - they dissolve in water, are not stored in the body and need to be
replenished daily for optimal functioning and are flushed through the excretory system. [B and
C]
Vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene - antioxidants that help you fight cancer and build up the
immune system
Minerals - micronutrient that strengthens bones, nails, and teeth.
MIneral deficiency - Calcium: may develop osteoporosis (a lack of bone density) or other bone
problems. Iron: anemia because red blood cell production is hindered.
Water - essential for body functioning because every cell, every tissue, and every organ in your
body contains it.
(EAR) Estimated Average Requirement - the amount of nutrients that fifty percent of the average
healthy population, within a certain age group, needs to survive.
(RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowance - the number of nutrients the general population needs
to remain healthy.
(AI) Adequate Intake - approximation for adequate intake value.
(UL) Upper Level Intake - the maximum amount of nutrients safe for human consumption.
Ovo-lacto vegetarianism - more expansive and popular brand of vegetarianism that includes
animal products such as eggs, milk, cheese and honey.
Ovo-vegetarianism - brand of vegetarianism includes eggs, but not milk in the diet.
Raw veganism - these vegetarians include only fresh and uncooked fruit, vegetables, nuts,
legumes, herbs and seeds. Foods may be dehydrated.
Lacto-vegetarianism - reverse of ovo-vegetarianism, allowing milk but not eggs in the diet.
Veganism - these vegetarians practice a more purist form of vegetarianism, which prohibits all
animal esh and animal prod- ucts, including milk, eggs and honey.
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Complex Carbohydrates - better for you than the simple carbohydrates because they provide
more vitamins and nutrition. There are also three types of complex carbohydrates: starch,
dextrin, and glycogen.
Starch - foods like potatoes, wheat, rice, flour, and corn. It turns to glucose, which you will
remember turns to fat when not stored as glycogen for energy.
Dextrins - a natural fiber that promotes feelings of satiety, heart health, and a healthy functioning
digestive system. Activated by the process of hydrolysis to break down molecules.
Glycogen - transformed from glucose and is stored into your muscles and liver.
Fiber - complex carbohydrate. Lowers cholesterol intake, and a natural laxative that relieves
constipation and bloating by reducing the amount of water you have in your bowels. Can't be
absorbed by the body; it passes, largely undigested, through the digestive system and out of the
body.
Compound Fats - fats in your body that combine with other chemicals. Main ones are
Phospholipids, Glycolipids, and Lipoproteins.
Phospholipids (Compound Fats) - fats that contain phosphorous, an organic molecule and lipid
groups.
Glycolipids (Compound Fats) - fat that is a lipid attached to a carbohydrate.
Lipoproteins (Compound Fats) - fat that is a combination of lipids and proteins. Cholesterol is
measured in terms of this.
Protein - Aides in healthy skin, hair, nails, and bones. Plays a large role in cell functioning. Also,
the primary building blocks for most tissue in the body. They also combine with enzymes for
increased body functioning. contain 4 calories of energy per gram.
Complete proteins - usually derived from animal meats/products. (also found in quinoa and soy
products) These proteins contain all 9 of the essential amino acids your body cannot produce
itself.
Incomplete proteins - usually lack at least one of the 9 essential amino acids. (Grains, nuts, and
seeds) However, if two are combined, (like grains and lentils), they will create a complete
protein.
, Vitamins - micronutrients that your body can not normally produce. Can be either fat-soluble or
water-soluble.
Fat-soluble vitamins - are stored in the liver and fatty tissues until they are needed. Over-
consumption of them (especially vitamin A) can have a toxic effect on the body. [A, D, E, and
K]
Water-soluble vitamins - they dissolve in water, are not stored in the body and need to be
replenished daily for optimal functioning and are flushed through the excretory system. [B and
C]
Vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene - antioxidants that help you fight cancer and build up the
immune system
Minerals - micronutrient that strengthens bones, nails, and teeth.
MIneral deficiency - Calcium: may develop osteoporosis (a lack of bone density) or other bone
problems. Iron: anemia because red blood cell production is hindered.
Water - essential for body functioning because every cell, every tissue, and every organ in your
body contains it.
(EAR) Estimated Average Requirement - the amount of nutrients that fifty percent of the average
healthy population, within a certain age group, needs to survive.
(RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowance - the number of nutrients the general population needs
to remain healthy.
(AI) Adequate Intake - approximation for adequate intake value.
(UL) Upper Level Intake - the maximum amount of nutrients safe for human consumption.
Ovo-lacto vegetarianism - more expansive and popular brand of vegetarianism that includes
animal products such as eggs, milk, cheese and honey.
Ovo-vegetarianism - brand of vegetarianism includes eggs, but not milk in the diet.
Raw veganism - these vegetarians include only fresh and uncooked fruit, vegetables, nuts,
legumes, herbs and seeds. Foods may be dehydrated.
Lacto-vegetarianism - reverse of ovo-vegetarianism, allowing milk but not eggs in the diet.
Veganism - these vegetarians practice a more purist form of vegetarianism, which prohibits all
animal esh and animal prod- ucts, including milk, eggs and honey.
