Nutrition and Health

Nutrition and HealthYou will be given 10 seconds after each question before the slides advance to the answer page. To advance to next slide, press the space bar.Nutrition and HealthWhat are three sources of protein?

Nutrition and HealthAnimal protein: meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurtVegetable protein: legumes (peas, beans), whole grain breads and cereals, nuts, peanut butter, soyNutrition and HealthWhat are three sources of fiber?

Nutrition and HealthWhole grains (wheat, unmilled rice, oats) or enriched products: cereals, bread, noodles, tortillas, brown rice, oatmealVegetable: broccoli, spinach, carrots, beans, peasNutrition and HealthWhat is scurvy?

Nutrition and HealthWeakened cartilages and connective tissueNutrition and HealthWhat happens to the body when there is a deficiency of fat?Nutrition and HealthEczema, retarded growth, diarrhea, loss of hairNutrition and HealthWhat happens to the body when there is a deficiency of carbohydrates?Nutrition and HealthLoss of energy, fatigue, ketosisNutrition and HealthWhat is the function of calcium?

Nutrition and HealthNeeded to build bones and teeth Helps clot bloodHelps muscles contact and relax normallyDelays fatigueNutrition and HealthWhat happens to the body when there is a deficiency of Vitamin C?

Nutrition and HealthScurvy, sore or bleeding gums, poor wound healing, pain in joints, bones musclesNutrition and HealthWhat happens to the body when there is a deficiency of water?

Nutrition and HealthDehydration, constipationNutrition and HealthWhat happens to the body when there is a deficiency of potassium?

Nutrition and HealthWeakness, poor muscle tone, heart abnormalities, apathy (lack of energy)Nutrition and HealthWhat happens to the body when there is a deficiency of sodium?

Nutrition and HealthFatigue caused by profuse sweating, vomiting and diarrheaNutrition and HealthWhat happens to the body when there is a deficiency of zinc?

Nutrition and HealthPoor wound healing, decreased taste abilityNutrition and HealthWhat happens to the body when there is a deficiency of selenium?

Nutrition and HealthHair and nail brittleness and lossNutrition and HealthWhat is a function of zinc in the body?

Nutrition and HealthComponent of many enzymes and proteinsControls information from gene to gene so living things develop and function protein synthesisPlays role in immune function protein synthesis and wound healingNutrition and HealthWhat is a function of sodium in the body?

Nutrition and HealthFound in extracellular fluid blood Maintains fluid balance and nerve transmissionNutrition and HealthWhat is a function of phosphorus in the body?

Nutrition and HealthBuilds strong bones and teethRelease energy from fat, protein and carbohydrates during metabolismAids in formation of genetic material, cell membranes and enzymesNutrition and HealthWhat are two functions of water?

Nutrition and HealthTransports nutrientsTransports wasteLubricates jointsRegulates body temperatureCell hydrationNutrition and HealthA substance that prevents the deterioration or rancidity of fats.

Nutrition and HealthAntioxidantNutrition and HealthWhat is a function of fluoride in the body?

Nutrition and HealthMakes teeth resistant to decay; Moderate levels in bone may reduce osteoporosis

Nutrition and HealthWhat is a function of iodine in the body?

Nutrition and HealthIntegral part of thyroid hormonesNutrition and HealthWhat is a function of iron in the body?

Nutrition and HealthPart of the blood hemoglobin and myoglobin, enzyme involved in energy metabolism, involved in oxygen transportNutrition and HealthWhat is a function of potassium in the body?

Nutrition and HealthFound inside the cell Maintains fluid balance and nerve transmission inside the cell

Nutrition and HealthWhat is a function of selenium in the body?

Nutrition and HealthAntioxidantLessens breakdown of vitamin ENutrition and HealthCracks at the corner of the mouth

Nutrition and HealthCheilosisNutrition and HealthThe amount of a nutrient needed daily as determined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Nutrition and HealthDaily Values (DVs)Nutrition and HealthInflammation of the skin

Nutrition and HealthDermatitisNutrition and HealthLoss of a layer of skin

Nutrition and HealthDesquamationNutrition and HealthAn inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness and itching

Nutrition and HealthEczemaNutrition and HealthAbnormal accumulation of fluid in the body

Nutrition and HealthEdemaNutrition and HealthMetric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

Nutrition and HealthGram (g)Nutrition and HealthA condition caused by abnormal burning of fat in the body

Nutrition and HealthKetosisNutrition and HealthNutrients proteins, fats, carbohydrates, others needed by the body in large amounts

Nutrition and HealthMacronutrientsNutrition and HealthWhat happens to the body when there is a deficiency of protein?

Nutrition and HealthFatigueLoss of appetiteEdemaPoor growth

Nutrition and HealthWhat is another name for good blood cholesterol?

Nutrition and HealthHDLNutrition and HealthWhat is another name for bad blood cholesterol?

Nutrition and HealthLDLNutrition and HealthWhat is the force of blood against artery walls called?

Nutrition and HealthBlood PressureNutrition and HealthWhat does phytochemicals mean?

Nutrition and HealthPlant Chemicals

Nutrition and HealthWhat is osteoporosis?

Nutrition and HealthWeakening, brittle bonesNutrition and HealthWhat is excess body fat called?

Nutrition and HealthObesityNutrition and HealthName one health risk with being overweight and/or obese?

Nutrition and HealthDiabetesHeart DiseaseStrokeHigh blood pressureGallbladder diseaseOsteoarthritisSleep apneaSome forms of cancerHigh blood cholesterol