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| What are the major functions of Riboflavin? |
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Definition
| healthy skin, normal vision, carb metabolism, energy production in mitochondria |
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| Where is the digestion proteins completed? |
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Definition
| in the small intenstine, where all nutrients are absorbed through the intenstinal lumen |
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| Name two risks associated with not having enough protein? |
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Definition
1. reduced immune function
2. reduced tissue repair |
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| What are the major food sources of Vit. A? |
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Definition
| green leafy veggies, orange/yellow veggies, liver & eggs, fortified milk and cereals |
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What are symptoms of Vit. A Toxicity?
(review) |
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Definition
| vomiting, diarrea, joint pain |
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| Name two major functions of Vit. D? |
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Definition
1. maintains Calcium (teeth and bones)
2. protects skin & immune system |
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| What are the food sources for Vit. E? |
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Definition
| vegetable oils, seeds, nuts, fortified breads, soybeans |
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Definition
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| What are the major food sources for Vitamin B1? |
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| What is overweight, obese? |
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Definition
10% over ideal body weight
30% over ideal for obese? |
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| What is the fat cell theory? |
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Definition
| the number of fat cells can be increased, but not decreased? |
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Definition
| our body tries to maintain our "set point" of fat and muscle |
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Definition
| we prefer calorically dense foods |
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Definition
| there is no evidence that losing weight will help you live longer |
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Definition
| showed that overweight people were healthier |
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Term
| Physical risk of dieting? |
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Definition
-reduced immune function
-anemia
-risk of sudden death increases |
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Term
| Risk factors for eating disorders? |
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Definition
| perfectionism, low self esteem, family preoccupation of |
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Term
| Who is most at risk for E.D. ? |
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Definition
| men over 45 and young women and teenage women |
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